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Civil Penalty Amounts Increased by OSHA
The U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule in the Federal Register that increases penalty amounts to adjust for inflation across its various agencies, including OSHA. The penalty increases are effective as of January 13, 2017.
2017 Construction General Permit Available on February 16—Mark Your Calendars!
Upon the imminent publication of a notice of final permit issuance in the FR, all 10 EPA regions will issue the 2017 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permit for stormwater discharges from construction activities to waters of the United States, better known as the construction general permit (CGP). Succeeding the 2012 CGP, the […]
Report Reveals Environmental Violations Top Federal Crimes List
Surprisingly, the most common federal crime committed by an “organizational offender” in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 was environmental, according to a recent report from the United States Sentencing Commission. The average fine for an organizational offender was almost $23 million. Let’s take a closer look at the report and draw a couple of takeaway points […]
Airline Settlement Benefits Newark Baggage Handlers
There’s relief in sight—both physical and legal—for United Airlines’ baggage handlers at New Jersey’s Newark Airport. According to OSHA, United baggage handlers reported at least 622 musculoskeletal injuries from 2011 to early 2015. Learn more about this significant job safety settlement.
One Million Affected by Pesticide Changes
Yesterday we discussed a case where a company faced nearly $4.9 million in fines for alleged violations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rules for protecting workers from exposure to restricted use pesticides (RUPs). Today we will review amendments to the regulations for RUP applications that could affect over 1 million RUP applicators nationwide.
Proposal Looks to Add NGP to Toxics Release Inventory
In a proposal that will likely be viewed by the new administration as another attack by the Obama administration on fossil fuels, the EPA is seeking to add natural gas processing (NGP) facilities to the industrial sectors that must report under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), better known as […]
Disturbing Symptoms Discovered in Welders
Welders exposed to low levels of manganese showed signs of neurological problems that have experts concerned. Keep reading for details.
Huge Fine for Pesticide Worker Safety Violations
A global chemical and seed manufacturer was recently fined millions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for violations of several rules related to pesticides, including the Worker Protection Standard (WPS). Today we’ll look at how this company ran afoul of its responsibilities when it comes to what the EPA considers the most dangerous pesticides: […]
OSHA Will Pursue Violence Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers
As one of his final acts while serving as assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, outgoing OSHA chief David Michaels has granted petitions to begin rulemaking to protect healthcare workers from violence. Find out what the agency is planning.