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Pay for Doffing and Donning PPE? Follow the Big Court Case
The U.S. Steel case about pay for doffing and donning PPE has attracted a lot of attention, now including that of the Supreme Court. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider Sandifer v. United States Steel Corporation,the case concerning pay for doffing and donning PPE. The case will be taken up during the October […]
Healthcare Workers: What’s Being Done to Protect Their Health?
The nation’s 13.5 million healthcare workers look out for us, but what’s being done to protect them? Here are some ideas and strategies. In this election year, we’re hearing about “health care” almost as much as about ”change.” But while the candidates are pushing plans to improve things for patients, perhaps they should spend some […]
Will Power Plant Proposal Reverse Coal’s Fortunes?
As part of its two-part strategy to revitalize coal-fired power in the United States, the EPA is proposing to amend its 2015 final New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (EGUs).
Managing Universal Waste
Q. If I’m a large quantity generator, can I take advantage of managing my universal waste rechargeable batteries and compact fluorescent bulbs at hardware retailer locations?
Forklift Safety: What You MUST Teach, and the Best Way to Teach It
Both OSHA and best practices mandate what a forklift operator must know. And effective training techniques mandate the best way to teach it … in action. Yesterday’s Advisor began a discussion about forklift safety and operator training. We noted that while OSHA has a comprehensive standard on forklift training, the regulation includes no provision for […]
MATS Arguments Delayed by D.C. Circuit
In a one-page order, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted an EPA request to delay oral arguments over the legality of EPA’s Supplemental Finding that It Is Appropriate and Necessary to Regulate Hazardous Air Pollutants from Coal—and Oil-fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (April 25, 2016, Federal Register (FR)). The oral […]
EPA Announces More Permian Basin Flyovers
The EPA recently announced it’s conducting another round of helicopter flyovers to survey oil and gas facilities in the Permian Basin region. Approximately 40% of the United States’ oil supply is produced in the Permian Basin, which includes large Texas cities such as Midland and Odessa. The EPA uses flyovers to locate “super emitters,” which […]
EPA Proposes Methane Emissions Reduction Rule
In response to the U.S. and E.U. pledge to slash methane emissions worldwide 30% by 2030 at COP26 in Glasgow, on November 2, 2021, the EPA announced a proposed rule to cut methane emissions, including reductions from existing sources nationwide. “As global leaders convene at this pivotal moment in Glasgow for COP26, it is now […]
A Safer Workplace Is Everybody’s Job
Accountability for injury and incident prevention can vary significantly from organization to organization. Who is ultimately responsible in your company? Does everyone understand his or her role and responsibilities? In a safer workplace, management responsibilities include: Providing a workplace free from recognized hazards Evaluating workplace conditions, and controlling or eliminating potential hazards Complying with all […]