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Lockout/Tagout – Effective Implementation
How do I start a Lockout/Tagout Program? Lockout/tagout programs prevent injuries and ultimately, save lives. Lockout/tagout is an energy control procedure that requires an employee
OSHA Inspections – Keys to Success
According to the latest statistics provided by OSHA, there were approximately 73,000 federal and state plan inspections that occurred throughout the 2018 fiscal year. Were
Defining “Oil” Under the SPCC Rule
As a refresher, a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plan is required for facilities storing oil with an aggregate storage capacity greater than 1,320
OSHA’s Electronic Injury Reporting Requirements
Every year, millions of employers are required to keep track of their workers’ injuries and illnesses by recording them in what is often called an
Certifying a Stormwater No Exposure Certification (NEC)
Water from rain and melted snow washes dirt, oil, garbage and chemicals into nearby rivers and streams. This can be very hazardous to the health
GIR Rule Impact on RCRA Waste Generators: Highlights as States are Impacted
HISTORY In 2017, the US EPA finalized updates to the RCRA regulations, called the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule (GIR). The purpose of the update
Heat Stress – Reducing Employee Risk
As working environment temperatures increase due to the season or other factors, heat-related risks can be effectively reduced for employees working inside or outside using
OSHA Updates for 2019
For the 2019 year, OSHA has some notable updates in the areas of enforcement activities and recommended reduction efforts for training programs, along with the
OSHA’S MOST CITED GENERAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS – HOW TO PREPARE YOUR FACILITY
It’s the phone call every safety, plant or human resource manager dreads: “There’s someone from OSHA here waiting for you in the lobby.” Regulatory action
Tornadoes – Is your Industrial Operation Prepared?
Photo Credit: NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory Benjamin Franklin famously said, “by failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” In our field, an insufficient
Common Pitfalls of the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Report
History The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) is a publicly available database that contains information on toxic chemical releases and other waste management activities reported annually
Impacts of the EPA’s new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) on the SPCC rule
The Requirement for an SPCC The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires certain types of facilities to prepare and implement Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC)