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‘The Great Depression’ in the U.S. Workplace
Employee depression is a major problem for U.S. employers and is costing a bundle. Training employees about symptoms and treatments makes good business sense. No, the title does not refer to economic depression. It refers to the reality that mental and emotional depression in the workplace is common, costly—and treatable. Check the statistics under “Why […]
April is Hispanic Safety Month in Nevada
The state of Nevada is bringing attention to the issue of Hispanic worker safety by designating April as Hispanic Safety Month. Find out more about the risks and remedies to help protect this vulnerable worker population.
They May Not Wear Hard Hats, But Office Workers Also Face Risks
Because office areas are not the most hazardous parts of most industrial workplaces, they may not be a safety priority for you and safety probably isn’t an issue much on the minds of office workers, either. As a result, minor hazards go undetected, and those small problems can become costly injuries. What are the major […]
Beryllium Standard Amendments Have Taken Effect!
U.S. OSHA confirmed the July 6, 2018, effective date for amendments to the final general industry standard for exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds (January 9, 2017, Federal Register (FR)). OSHA issued the amendments in a direct final rule (May 7, 2018, FR) to address the application of the standard to materials containing trace amounts […]
EPA Launches Climate-Resilient Project Support Website
On September 11, 2024, the EPA announced the launch of a new website, the Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox (CRAFT). “CRAFT is a user-friendly resource for technical assistance providers working with federal funding applicants and recipients to develop, apply for and implement climate-resilient investments,” according to an EPA news release. “The website provides simple, […]
EPA Requests Additional Time in Drinking Water PFAS Litigation
The EPA recently requested additional time from the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to prepare its response in a case challenging its final per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Maximum Containment Levels (MCLs). Petitioners and other respondents aren’t opposed to the request for additional time. The case, American Water Works Association and Association of Metropolitan Water […]
Job Hazard Analysis: Every Little Thing Counts
Small things or actions can mean a lot when analyzing a job for safety hazards. Here’s how to use Job Hazard Analysis to find how each contributes to a safer workplace. Yesterday’s Advisor reported the views of Australian OHS consultant Lewis Stratton, who feels that all too often, workers are blamed for safety lapses when […]
Four Tips for Choosing a Recycler for Your Hazardous Waste Secondary Materials
As a generator of HSM, you ultimately decide whether the material is safely managed. The decision to send your HSMs to an off-site recycling business should be followed by a careful review of the qualifications of available recyclers. Improper management can increase liability of the originating company (remember RCRA’s “cradle-to-grave” mandate). Environmental managers investigating recycling […]
FY 2026 Proposed EPA Budget Includes Deep Cuts to Enforcement and State Grants
The president’s proposed fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget for the EPA totals $4.16 billion, a 54% decrease from the FY 2025 enacted budget level, according to the FY 2026 EPA Budget in Brief. If enacted, it will represent the smallest budget the Agency has seen in 50 years. The FY 2026 budget supports 12,856 full-time […]