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The 14 elements you should include in your PSM program
To make sure your company is compliant, keep in mind the following 14 elements that OSHA inspectors will look for when they review your PSM program.
Q&A: Requirements for confined space entry rescue planning
In this EHS Hotline segment, an EHS Hero subscriber asked, what are the requirements for confined space entry rescue planning? Can a local fire department be used as an off-site rescue service if they are notified of the confined space entry and confirm that they are available to provide rescue services if needed?
EHS compliance check-in: what to expect in 2024 and beyond
EHS professionals are facing new compliance obstacles in 2024. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have increased their reporting requirements, regulatory action, and workplace inspections. Additionally, both agencies are increasing safety standards to protect employees. Get to know the changes and make sure your organization stays in compliance with the new EHS challenges. Join us for a live webinar on 2/22/2024 to stay informed on the new and upcoming regulations and initiatives from EPA and OSHA in 2024.
SPCC plans: minimizing risk, maximizing benefits
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a one-gallon oil spill can contaminate a million gallons of water. The federal Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations provide a framework for oil storage facilities to prevent oil from reaching navigable waters and adjoining shorelines, and to contain discharges of oil. This article explores what those regulations mean for employers, and why compliance is a a win-win for facilities, the environment, and the community.
Watch Regulatory Activity tool on-demand demo
Keeping track of EHS regulatory changes is crucial to ensuring your organization remains compliant. It also helps protect your workers and the environment. BLR’s Regulatory Activity tool is a comprehensive regulatory compliance solution meant to save you time on regulatory research and keep you informed of federal and state regulations.
Understanding the new injury and illness recordkeeping rule
We’ve created an information-packed guide to help you understand the changes and how they affect your establishment. BLR’s in-house experts have done the research and we’ve compiled it in an easy-to-follow format so you can take your organization’s compliance to the next level.
Q&A: Are vehicle batteries reportable under EPCRA Tier II?
Exemptions may apply to the chemicals in such vehicles, such as the personal or household product exemption under [EPCRA] Section 311(e)(3) for some car batteries.
Worker fatalities yield maximum OSHA penalties
A Georgia chemical manufacturer and Massachusetts concrete contractor find themselves facing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fines following worker fatalities, the agency announced December 1.
Understanding HCS pictograms and chemical hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to provide their employees with information about health hazards and safety precautions associated with hazardous chemicals. This includes providing access to safety data sheets and implementing hazard communication techniques to effectively convey the risks involved.