Older Workers More Likely to Die on the Job
An analysis of federal statistics finds that older people are dying on the job at a higher rate than workers overall, despite a general decrease in the number of workplace fatalities.
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Carbon Capture Bill Receives Broad Support
There is strong bipartisan support in Congress behind a bill that would improve an existing federal tax credit to promote and spur carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies and processes.
Plastic-to-Fuel Facilities Report Low Emissions
Pyrolysis, a process that converts certain post-consumer plastics into fuel and other chemistry products, has the added benefit of emitting low amounts of air pollution when compared to facilities in some industrial sectors.
An Increase in Hazardous Healthcare Worker Exposures
The International Safety Center (ISC) has released new surveillance data that tracks employee incident reports of needlestick injuries and blood and body fluid exposures.
Proper Management of Hazardous Waste Containers
No one wants a regulatory inspector to cite their facility for improper management of containers holding hazardous waste, but container management violations often top the list of violations discovered at hazardous waste generator facilities.
EPA Administrator’s Superfund Plan
“Returning the EPA to its core mission” of “protecting the health of Americans and the environment” has been one of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s most common refrains. That nonspecific statement has now been fleshed out with a new report with 42 recommendations on improving the Superfund program and an accompanying memo from Pruitt directing that […]
Fatigue Is a ‘Hidden but Deadly Epidemic’
A new survey of 2,000 working adults concludes that 43% of U.S. workers believe they are too tired to function safely at work. The alarming findings are revealed in a new National Safety Council (NSC) Report, Fatigue in the Workplace: Causes and Consequences of Employee Fatigue.
Ozone Delay: Pruitt Backs Down
Facing legal action, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt did a quick reversal of an earlier decision to delay by one year the statutory deadline for initial designation of areas under the 2015 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for ozone.
NYC Hazmat Requirements—Some of You Can ‘Fuhgeddaboudit’
In a move that could portend poorly for state and local control, the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently determined that some of New York City’s hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation requirements don’t pass muster—at least for some vehicles. Does the ensuing confusion hurt or help hazardous materials shippers and carriers? You be […]
Not Just the Birds—More Hazards Windtechs Face
We hear a lot of heartbreaking stories about birds being killed by wind turbines. But it’s not just the birds. Wind turbine technician (windtech) is the fastest-growing job in the United States. However, it is certainly not without its hazards. Yesterday we discussed fall and fire hazards windtechs face. Today we will consider other hazards […]