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EPA Releases Risk Management Program
A chemical plant Risk Management Program (RMP) rule enacted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) went into effect on March 1, after years of legal challenges, administration changes, industry push back, and other delays.
New York Hazardous Waste Mandate: How Do C7 Notification Requirements Work?
The State of New York implemented some of the most proactive and stringent hazardous waste management regulations in the country. This program was put into effect by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
When to Wear Double Hearing Protection
Exposure to loud and persistent noise negatively impacts workers at a higher rate than many imagine. Sounds at or above 80 decibels are considered loud enough to cause some level of hearing loss, and millions of people perform tasks under such conditions.
Tank Repair: Hazards and Safety Measures
The United States could have as many as 15 million actively used storage tanks available, and more than 553,000 are buried underground. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires owners of underground tanks to have accredited third-party firms conduct an inspection at least every three...
How to Manage Your Body in Extreme Heat
Occupational heat stress continues to plague industries that require workers to perform outdoor tasks during the hot summer months, as well as in indoor environments with furnaces. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), exposure to excessively high temperatures leads to...
ANSI G300 Standard Calls for Advanced Portable Generator Safety Technology
Wide-reaching safety organizations continue to monitor seemingly harmless portable generators, and new regulations have been created to protect workers from their dangers. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 1,300 people suffered carbon monoxide poisoning deaths...
Methylene Chloride Ban: How to Prepare your Lab
Methylene chloride has been under strict scrutiny and testing to determine whether it poses an unreasonable risk to human health and safety. The commonly used chemical had already been banned in some consumer products before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently took further action....
CO2 Safety for Draught Lines
Breweries and distilleries rely on carbon dioxide, or CO2, to propel liquid through draught lines from the keg or barrel to the glass. But maintaining these draught lines isn't as seamless as you might think. Various safety hazards are associated with storing and handling this supply - and one of...
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