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EPA Finalizes TSCA Fees Rule

The EPA recently announced it finalized amendments to the 2018 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule that update how the Agency will recover authorized costs of the law’s implementation and ensure collected fees provide the Agency with 25% of authorized costs consistent with direction from Congress. The Agency expects these amendments to strengthen its […]

Does Your Hazmat Shipment Qualify for a Special Permit?

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently issued a final rule codifying the provisions of nine special permits for companies that transport certain bulk explosives. What are special permits and what kind of flexibility do they offer for transporting hazardous materials? How is training handled under special permits? How is PHMSA moving toward […]

Six Reasons Why Hazmat Transporters Need to Know about Heat

The “dangerous evolution of heat” sounds like a climate change issue and not something hazardous materials transporters need to worry about in their day-to-day operations. But, here is a recent example of why you need to take this concept into account if you are in the business of transporting hazardous materials that are regulated by […]

Recent RMP Settlements Underscore Compliance Pitfalls

Recent RMP Settlements Underscore Compliance Pitfalls On September 24 and 29, 2014 the EPA announced settlements with three different companies in two states for violations of to RMP regulations.  The first two settlements were at facilities in Idaho, one a corn-based ethanol production facility in Burley and the other a manufacturer of agricultural chemicals in […]

Should You Spend the Time and Money to Develop an Environmental Management System?

An “EMS” is a framework that helps you achieve your organization’s environmental goals through consistent control of operations. The assumption is that this increased control will improve your organization’s environmental performance. The EMS itself does not dictate a level of environmental performance that must be achieved; each company’s EMS is tailored to the company’s business […]

The Third GHS Deadline: Are You In Compliance with the December 1 Requirements?

When federal OSHA adopted the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in 2012, a compliance clock started ticking. And when Cal/OSHA began adopting the federal rule, it retained federal OSHA’s deadlines, meaning California employers don’t have extra time to comply with the changes.

ASSP Revises Construction and Demolition Planning Standard

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has updated a key national voluntary consensus standard for construction and demolition sites, which are among the most hazardous work environments. The revised standard is helping to elevate World Standards Week, an event held Nov. 12-14 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to promote best practices in […]

AIHA Launches Heat Stress Mobile App

The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) announced on September 10 that its Heat Stress Mobile App is now available to help workers, employers, and safety professionals address the increased risk of heat illnesses posed by rising temperatures. The app, available for Android and Apple mobile phones, was developed by heat safety experts from the AIHA’s […]