Category: Environmental

Q&A: How to determine if solid waste is hazardous waste

In this EHS Hotline Q&A, a subscriber asked whether solid waste is hazardous waste. Before you can decide what class of generator you are, and therefore the level of regulatory responsibilities with which you must comply, you need to know if you’re generating hazardous waste. Anyone who generates waste materials must determine if the waste is hazardous as defined by RCRA.

Identifying and classifying chemical hazards

OSHA’s hazard communication standard (HCS) (29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §1910.1200) remains a compliance pain point for businesses, as it was the second-most cited standard in fiscal year (FY) 2023.

Protecting the workforce from PFAS

PFAS exposure can vary by occupation and work activities, with chemical manufacturing, firefighting, the aerospace industry, construction, and electronics manufacturing being among the most likely to result in exposure.

Ace your next EPA inspection

While agency audits can feel anxiety-inducing for EHS professionals; they don’t have to be a negative experience. When you know what to expect before an after the evaluation, you can better prepare your facility and workers.

It’s getting hot in here – OSHA heat standard on the horizon

Because there’s currently no federal heat stress standard, OSHA continues to address workplace heat hazards by citing employers for violations of the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act, which requires employers to provide a place of employment free from recognized hazards. OSHA claims that between 2015 and 2020, it has conducted approximately 200 heat-related inspections each year, many of which resulted in citations under the General Duty Clause.

Back to basics: Preventing mold exposure

There are many hazards in the workplace, but one of the most insidious is mold. Exposure to mold and fungus can lead to health problems for workers, so you need to keep an eye on it. In this EHS Daily Advisor article, learn the basics.

How to develop a winning ESG strategy

ESG is a key component in today’s sustainable investment strategies. As more and more organizations enter the ESG arena, it’s important that your organization stand out from the crowd. Download this guide to get started on developing a consistent and transparent strategy that keeps your organization near and dear to consumers, employees, and investors.

BLR’s EHS Hero named G2 Leader for fourth consecutive quarter

EHS Hero®—BLR’s flagship environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance and management solution—was recognized as a leader in EHS software by G2 in its spring 2024 reports, marking its fourth consecutive quarter earning this coveted badge.