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Yesterday we looked at preventive measures that can keep a spill controlled and contained until it can be dealt with. But what happens when the spill control fails or when it was inadequate or absent in the first place?
In all, OSHA’s ambitious regulatory agenda sets out action on 29 rulemakings. Here are the highlights. Final rule stage. Final rules expected this year or later: Occupational injury and illness recording and requirements—NAICS update and reporting revisions. OSHA anticipates a final rule in June 2014 that would update the list of industries partially exempt from […]
Nitrous oxide (N2O), a substance that is stable under normal handling and circumstances, exploded when it became overheated in a pump being operated at an Airgas facility in Florida in August 2016, reported the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB). The explosion resulted in the death of the worker operating the pump, the only person at […]
Just in time for the summer spike in temperatures comes an updated app to help employees stay safe when working outdoors in hot weather.
Day 2 of EHS Now’s exclusive free online summit will lead off with a discussion about hot topics including leadership development, trainer qualifications, workforce retention, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts. Day 2: Thursday, March 24 Town Hall | Workplace Safety Hot Topics: Leadership, Training, Workforce Retention, ESG Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EDT Moderator: Jay […]
Yesterday, we reviewed some recent OSHA enforcement cases that resulted in multiple citations and six-figure penalties. Today, we wind up with some additional reports on the cost of failing to comply with OSHA standards. Workers Exposed to Anhydrous Ammonia OSHA inspected a Region 7 food storage facility under its national emphasis program for process safety […]
On July 5, in a tweet, President Trump accepted the resignation of Scott Pruitt as EPA Administrator. “Within the Agency Scott has done an outstanding job, and I will always be thankful to him for this,” stated Trump. The president added that on Monday, Deputy Administrator Andrew Wheeler will step in as Acting EPA Administrator.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) September 14 announced its Region 1 office has launched a Regional Emphasis Program (REP) for tree care and landscaping operations. Region 1 consists of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. “We are taking this action to raise awareness and improve worker safety in these industries. […]
In a word, yes. You know that a safe operation is a productive and profitable one. But how can you help keep your operations safe? Constantly communicate the safety message by using some of the same techniques exercised by OSHA: information, enforcement, and rewards—which are all forms of repetition. Repeat safety information in dozens of […]