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There is much confusion concerning who an “offeror” is under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administrations (PHMSA) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs). PHMSA has numerous interpretation letters that attempt to clarify this issue for individual scenarios. A recent query led to a warning by PHMSA about the possibility of “multiple” offerors. Let’s take a look.
You may fault workplace exposure for your hearing loss. But the problem could be daily sounds you encounter off the job. Learn more about the impact of daily noise exposure on your hearing.
Republican lawmakers in both chambers, joined by Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), have reintroduced a bill that would modify the timing of EPA’s mandated reviews of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone. The Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017 would also push back the compliance date for the 2015 ozone NAAQS to 2025 […]
If you are shipping hazardous materials in a tank car, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous materials regulations (HMRs) require that you perform periodic inspections and external visual inspections before the shipment takes off. But, what exactly does that mean? Today we’ll offer some tips for inspecting hazardous materials tank cars, and tomorrow we’ll take […]
What does it take to earn statewide recognition for maintaining a safety and health program that makes your business stand out from the pack? Keep reading to learn what two Michigan businesses did to earn accolades.
If you’re a hazardous waste large quantity generator (LQG) or a hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facility (TSDF), you’re probably breathing a sigh of relief that this is not the year that you must prepare and submit a Hazardous Waste Report (EPA Form 8700-13 A/B), aka a “biennial report,” by March 1. But before […]
In the nomination hearing for Scott Pruitt, President Trump’s choice to lead the EPA, it was surprising that members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) asked few questions about how the nominee would address EPA’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) should he be confirmed. This may be because President Trump has already indicated […]
Q: When questioning whether a chemical is reportable under SARA 312 Tier II what’s the best way to make that determination? Other than exceeding the 10,000 lb quantity on hand, what makes a chemical reportable under Tier II?
Driving a large truck is a dangerous job. The occupational fatality rate for large truck drivers is 23.9 deaths per 100,000 workers, much higher than the national average of 3.4 per 100,000 workers for all industries. Nonfatal crashes and property damage crashes are a serious issue, as well. Yesterday we looked at some common factors […]
Shortly after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, all executive branch departments and agencies were directed to freeze most pending regulatory actions in order to allow time for the new administration to review them. Two recent safety-related final rules are affected by the freeze.