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Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine emergency preparedness for farm workers. For farm workers, there are many emergencies and hazards that may occur. To prepare for these events, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that […]
On April 11, 2023, the EPA issued two proposals aimed at reducing ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions, including more stringent air emissions standards and additional protections for workers who are exposed to the gas used to sterilize medical devices and certain spices. If finalized, the EPA’s proposals are estimated to cut EtO emissions from commercial sterilization […]
In October 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two landmark laws that will require companies with more than $1 billion in annual revenues operating in California to disclose both direct and indirect emissions resulting from their operations and report on climate-related financial risks. SB 253 One of the new laws, SB 253, has been characterized […]
Holiday decorations provide seasonal cheer around the home, but they can also be hazardous. So can holiday stress. Emphasize these home safety tips to keep your employees safe this holiday season: Use only UL-approved electrical decorations and extension cords. Inspect all lights and cords before use. Keep your tree and other decorations away from heat […]
In response to separate petitions for reconsideration from the Sierra Club and two affected companies, the EPA has amended its National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Manufacture of Amino/Phenolic Resins (APR). The primary changes involve revised emissions limits for continuous process vents (CPVs) at existing sources and a revision to emissions […]
Juan Gramajo is a safety professional who believes in prioritizing people above all else. He serves as a senior EH&S specialist focused on management systems and industrial hygiene at the Los Angeles site of Japan-based Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Gramajo started his safety career at the company in 2018, working his way up to his current […]
Are your workers driving safely while on the job? There are both human and financial reasons to stress motor vehicle safety with your employees. Let’s take a look at what you can do to promote safe driving on the job and off. We’ll focus on distracted driving and seat belts.
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) requires two types of training for hazardous materials (hazmat) employees. First, all hazmat employees must receive general training as described at 49 CFR Section 172.704(a)(1)-(4). Second, Section 172.704(a)(5) states that employers who must have a security plan are required to provide in-depth security […]
A good paycheck, interesting work, and recognition may not be enough to create a great place to work. Find out why helping workers stay healthy matters more than ever.
U.S. Biogas Energy Potential The process of creating energy through anaerobic digestion (AD) of organic materials (aka “biogas”) is not a new concept, but in light of climate change, it may be one with a lot of unrealized potential for both renewable energy and reducing emissions of the potent GHG methane. In the report titled […]