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According to a new study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), recycling of used electronics (E-scrap) is an emerging area of concern as a source of occupational exposures among workers and a source of take-home exposures. Are your workers at risk? Read more.
Businesses reap all kinds of benefits from the investments they make in employee protection. At Lockheed Martin, an innovative approach that blends wellness and safety has sent rates down, boosted employee engagement, and garnered accolades for the company. Read more.
When are you subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous materials requirements? Some of the more onerous regulations environmental, health, and safety (EHS) managers face are the tangled and confusing Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) under DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA). Yesterday we reviewed PHMSA’s responses to three scenarios concerning hazmat transportation […]
Injury and illness recordkeeping is a common pitfall for many companies. Employers with more than 10 employees must keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses; however, certain low-hazard industries are exempt. All employers, including those exempt from standard recordkeeping or reporting requirements under workplace safety and health rules, must report any fatality, inpatient hospitalization, amputation, […]
Do you know how to avoid the most common pitfalls in OSHA compliance—the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards? Check out our infographic to learn what made the list for fiscal year (FY) 2014.
When are you subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) hazardous materials (hazmat) requirements? Some of the more onerous regulations environmental health and safety managers face are the tangled and confusing Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs) under DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA). Today we’ll tackle hazmat transportation training by reviewing PHMSA’s responses to […]
In August 2013, President Obama issued Executive Order (EO) 13650, titled Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security, largely in response to the ammonium nitrate explosion in West, Texas. The EO directed actions to be taken on many fronts to address chemical facility safety, but two years later, what progress has been made on the front […]
How well do you know the 2016 White House hopefuls and their environmental platforms? Take this 10 question quiz to test your political and environmental knowledge! Read more.
The 2015 Definition of Solid Waste Final Rule (2015 Final Rule) does not significantly affect the recycling exemption from full RCRA Subtitle C regulation found at 40 CFR 266.70 for precious metals being reclaimed in accordance with the 40 CFR 266.70 provisions.
President Obama introduced EPA’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) for existing power plants by calling it, “The single most important step America has ever taken in the fight against global climate change.” Once published, the CPP triggered a flood of reactions from ardent supporters, opponents, and those who say they must study the plan before taking […]