Category: EHS

Essential steps for ensuring stormwater permit compliance

Several states have recently implemented or are about to implement new stormwater general permits. This article walks through essential steps for stormwater permit compliance, including regulatory updates, Best Management Practices (BMPs), and strategies to avoid fines and protect water quality.

Electrical safety toolkit

This comprehensive toolkit provides essential information that will help your team recognize and avoid electrical hazards, reduce the risk of injury, and respond effectively to electrical emergencies.

Avoid fines for CAA chemical accident prevention violations

The EPA announced food producer Hiland Dairy Foods Company LLC of Norfolk, Nebraska, has agreed to pay a $93,107 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act’s (CAA) chemical accident prevention provisions. Under the CAA’s chemical accident prevention program, facilities using regulated toxic and/or flammable substances in a process in quantities above the established thresholds are required to develop risk management plans (RMPs).

Q&A: Do I count corporate employees for EPCRA TRI reporting?

In this EHS Hotline Q&A, a subscriber asks if corporate HQ and support employees must be included in the full-time equivalent count for EPCRA Toxics Release Inventory reporting, even if they do not work onsite. BLR’s team of in-house subject matter experts provides the answer.

RCRA compliance: waste management, training, and penalties

From its proper identification and classification to storage, transportation, and disposal, RCRA mandates strict guidelines to minimize environmental impact and prevent health risks. This article explores the key components of RCRA, training requirements, compliance obligations, and potential penalties for non-compliance.

Best practices for effective incident investigations

Discover how effective incident investigations uncover workplace hazards, improve safety programs, and prevent future incidents. Discover best practices, OSHA guidelines, and the importance of root cause analysis in creating a safer work environment. Protect your employees and business with a comprehensive incident investigation plan.

Managing drums and containers at a HAZWOPER site: Best practices

Learn essential drum and container management practices for HAZWOPER operations to prevent hazardous spills, leaks, and ruptures. Follow OSHA, DOT, and EPA guidelines for safe handling, labeling, inspection, and disposal of hazardous materials on-site. Ensure regulatory compliance and protect workers by implementing proper safety procedures and spill containment measures.