Compliance Archives - April 2020
4/20/2020
IATA and FAA Release Guidance to Carry Cargo on Passenger Aircraft During COVID-19 Emergency
US FAA and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have both released guidance pertaining to the use of passenger aircraft to safely transport cargo and/or mail during the COVID-19 global health crisis..jpg?ext=.jpg)
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4/17/2020
Maine Paper Mill Explosion Results in Zero Injuries
A paper mill in Jay, Maine erupted in black smoke on April 15, resulting in extensive damage to the facility but no injuries. Although State investigators reached an initial conclusion that chemicals were involved, the investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing..jpg?ext=.jpg)
4/17/2020
Signing Hazmat Shipping Papers in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Unless you’re Stretch Armstrong, you can’t sign hazmat shipping papers from six feet away—the recommended social distance to prevent transmission of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. PHMSA has issued recommendations for meeting your regulatory responsibility from a safe distance..jpg?ext=.jpg)
4/17/2020
OSHA Issues $315K In Citations for a Partial Building Collapse in Downtown New Orleans
OSHA recently issued penalties to 11 contractors related to alleged workplace safety violations at the construction site of a hotel in downtown New Orleans. OSHA alleges these violations led to the partial collapse of a building on Oct. 12, 2019 that killed three workers and seriously injured 18 others..jpg?ext=.jpg)
4/13/2020
Is COVID-19 a Recordable Illness Under 29 CFR 1904.7?
On April 10, 2020, OSHA issued interim guidance related to recording cases of COVID-19 that occur in the workplace. Normally, illnesses contracted in the workplace are recordable if they are new cases and result in medical treatment beyond first aid, days away from work, or other criteria in 29 CFR 1904.7.
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4/13/2020
EPA Unveils TSCA Draft Risk Evaluation for Asbestos
On March 30, EPA published its TSCA Draft Risk Evaluation for asbestos, one of the first 10 priority chemicals scheduled for review. EPA reviewed data on potential asbestos exposures and made several initial determinations on risk relating to the environment and occupational health.Find a Post
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