Compliance Archives - January 2024

7/2/2024

Update: NTSB Final Report on Ohio Hazmat Derailment

NTSB's Final Report on the February 3, 2023 derailment and hazardous materials release confirms prior assessments that an overheated wheel bearing caused the train to derail.

1/29/2024

OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/29

This week's Roundup covers alleged workplace safety violations by manufacturers of automotive carpeting, musical instruments, and electric vehicle batteries.

1/23/2024

Video: Shipping Lithium Batteries In 2024

Explore key considerations and regulatory details for shippers of lithium batteries in 2024. Also: Get the free guide Lithium Batteries: 4 Keys For Shippers, available now.

1/22/2024

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/22

This week’s Roundup includes a $7M dollar settlement with 5 companies to resolve "historic discharges of hazardous substances" at a refinery originally built in 1919.

1/19/2024

OSHA Penalties Increase for 2024

As of January 15, 2024, OSHA may assess larger maximum (and minimum) civil penalties for employer safety violations. The maximum civil penalty for a willful or repeat violation increased to $161,323.

1/15/2024

OSHA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/15

This week's Roundup covers alleged workplace safety violations by a trade show display manufacturer, a beverage bottler, and a beef processor.

1/15/2024

How Undeclared Hazmat Gets Discovered In Transit

With thousands of undeclared shipments posing potential threat to worker safety, public health, and supply chain security every year, some may wonder: How would someone know that a package contains hazmat if the package displays no hazmat markings or labels?

1/9/2024

New TSCA Rule Keeps Inactive PFAS Inactive

More than three hundred per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) not currently made or used in the US, i.e., “inactive PFAS,” may not be manufactured or processed in the future unless EPA completes a full risk review and determination first.

1/8/2024

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/8

This week’s Roundup covers alleged hazardous waste management, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act violations by companies in Kansas, Rhode Island, and Nebraska.

1/5/2024

Who Needs Hazmat Training in 2024?

Determine who must complete hazardous materials shipper training by asking and answering more specific questions.

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Amanda Walsh

Hazardous Waste Professional

Lion was very responsive to my initial questions and the website was user friendly.

Michael Britt

Supply Chain Director

Lion provided an excellent introduction to environmental regulations, making the transition to a new career as an EHS specialist less daunting of a task. Drinking from a fire hose when the flow of water is lessened, is much more enjoyable!

Stephanie Weathers

SHE Specialist

The online course was well thought out and organized, with good interaction between the student and the course.

Larry Ybarra

Material Release Agent

The instructor was very engaging and helped less experienced people understand the concepts.

Steve Gall

Safety Leader

Attending Lion Technology classes should be mandatory for every facility that ships or stores hazmat.

Genell Drake

Outbound Lead

I like Lion's workshops the best because they really dig into the information you need to have when you leave the workshop.

Tom Bush, Jr.

EHS Manager

Much better than my previous class with another company. The Lion instructor made sense, kept me awake and made me laugh!

Marti Severs

Enterprise Safety Manager

I had a positive experience utilizing this educational program. It was very informative, convenient, and rewarding from a career perspective.

John Gratacos

Logistics Manager

The instructor was very knowledgeable and provided pertinent information above and beyond the questions that were asked.

Johnny Barton

Logistics Coordinator

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