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In a final rule, the EPA has extended the deadline for submitting information required by the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule (July 22, 2015, FR) from September 30, 2016, to October 31, 2016. The Agency states that this is a onetime extension, applying only to the 2016 submission requirement. The amended deadline results from a […]
Q. Is our stormwater system recovery tank, which is an underground steel tank, regulated?
Have you done everything you can to be proactive about safety? Have you made the environment as safe as anyone could reasonably expect? Have you put safe work rules in place? Have you trained your workers thoroughly? Have you done all of that, and then had something go wrong? It happens. Sometimes, even the most […]
If you want your company to go greener, make it a goal for each department. Marketing is one area where there are significant opportunities to “green up.” Even a few, gradual efforts will be noticed and appreciated by your customers. Here are some good places to start:
One of the benefits of the recent reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was supposed to be the preemption of state programs, meaning that states would not be allowed to pile chemicals on top of the ones regulated on the federal level. Well, that happened—or did it? Today we’ll take a peek at […]
Have you ever lost power and needed to use a portable generator to continue operations? Today we’ll take a look at safety tips for workers who use portable generators.
When you think of hazardous work, thoughts turn to manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and construction. Jokes about paper cuts notwithstanding, the typical school seems relatively free of risk compared to these environments, right? Maybe not.
Air Force ergonomics specialists say fitting the task to the worker is a powerful tool for keeping service members well and injury-free. Find out how one base is approaching the ergo mission.
A recently passed New York state law is intended to better protect employees who are prone to assault. Keep reading to find out who’s affected, and why the Empire State took action.
Concerned about an increase in roadside incidents involving first responders, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) challenged companies to come up with research-based solutions. Read on to find out about one winning project that could save the lives of responders as well as civilians.