Tag: pollution settlements

EPA Announces Proposed CWA Violations Settlement with BP

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHS Daily Advisor May 27, 2025 Enforcement and Inspection

Updated: May 27, 2025

The EPA recently provided notice of a proposed administrative penalty settlement with BP Products North America for violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA) at its facility located in Seattle, Washington. The EPA alleges that the respondent failed to comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit. Alleged violations include: The […]

CAA Stationary Source Violation Settlements

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHS Daily Advisor Dec 27, 2024 Enforcement and Inspection

Updated: Dec 27, 2024

The EPA and the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced two settlements with energy operators located in Pennsylvania. XTO Energy Inc. (XTO) and Hilcorp Energy Company (Hilcorp) agreed to resolve alleged Clean Air Act (CAA) and Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act violations involving their oil and gas production operations in the state. Under the settlement, […]

Avetta Insights and Impact Report 2025

Despite over 50 years of progress in workplace safety, more than 5,000 Americans still lose their lives on the job each year. While OSHA’s regulatory measures led to much-needed safety structures and compliance processes, recent data indicates a troubling plateau — and even rise — in workplace fatalities. Our latest report delves into data from […]

Protective Industrial Products Completes Acquisition of Honeywell’s Personal Protective Equipment Business

Michelle DeFrancesco

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (“PIP®”) announced today the completion of its acquisition of Honeywell’s (NASDAQ: HON) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Business. The acquired business includes globally recognized brands such as Fendall™, Fibre-Metal™, Howard Leight™, KCL™, Miller™, Morning Pride™, North™, Oliver™, Salisbury™, and others. PIP is a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC. This acquisition […]

ORIGAMI RISK RECOGNIZED IN THE 2025 GARTNER® MARKET GUIDE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY SOFTWARE

Michelle DeFrancesco

CHICAGO, May 29, 2025 – Origami Risk, the industry-leading risk, safety and insurance Software as a Service (SaaS) technology firm, has been recognized in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for EHS Software. This marks the third consecutive year Origami has been recognized in the guide as a Representative Vendor for its environmental, health and safety (EHS) […]

Worker Training in the Supply Chain: A Comprehensive Guide

Worker training is a cornerstone of risk management, ensuring employees — whether full-time, temporary, or contract workers — are equipped to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. However, training non-permanent personnel presents unique challenges, from limited onboarding time to complex safety protocols. Without proper training, these workers can introduce significant risks, including workplace accidents, compliance […]

A Practical Guide to Workplace Injury Management

When injury response is reactive, delays in care, rising costs, and avoidable OSHA recordables follow. These issues can disrupt operations, increase your TRIR, and inflate insurance premiums. This guide outlines a proactive strategy to improve outcomes. With 24/7 tele-triage and expert case management, you can ensure prompt care, reduce claims, and get employees back to […]

Avetta Insights and Impact Report 2025

Worker Training in the Supply Chain: A Comprehensive Guide

A Practical Guide to Workplace Injury Management

Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention Strategies: A guide for Safety Managers

Looking for serious injuries and fatalities prevention strategies? You’re one step closer with this guide for Safety Managers. Serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) remain a critical concern in many industries. This guide gives you” a clear outline of the best practices at your disposal the frameworks that all Safety Managers need to know (including Heinrich’s […]