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Compliance Archives - July 2020

NY Wipes Manufacturer to Pay $200K in OSHA Violations

7/31/2020

NY Wipes Manufacturer to Pay $200K in OSHA Violations

Multiple facilities on Long Island, NY that manufacture wipes used to make home and personal care products has been cited by OSHA after an employee allegedly suffered a hand amputation in a fabric-softener sheet-cutting machine.
RCRA Re-Notification Reminder for SQGs

7/30/2020

RCRA Re-Notification Reminder for SQGs

US EPA recently reminded hazardous waste facilities that, starting September 1, 2021, small quantity generators must re-notify EPA of their activities once every four years.
 
Three Lithium Battery Fires Raise Concerns About Flight Safety

7/29/2020

Three Lithium Battery Fires Raise Concerns About Flight Safety

Three recent aircraft fires have raised concerns for regulators and workers alike on the safety of lithium batteries. These incidents underscore the prevalence of lithium battery malfunctions as aviation regulators continue debating how to prevent further harm to customers, airline employees, and cargo.
How Do We Define "Hazardous"? It Depends.

7/27/2020

How Do We Define "Hazardous"? It Depends.

We explore how US DOT, EPA, and OSHA use the word hazardous to describe what they regulate, and why one definition just isn't enough.   
NEPA Overhaul Aims to Speed Up Environmental Reviews

7/27/2020

NEPA Overhaul Aims to Speed Up Environmental Reviews

A major overhaul of the forty-year-old National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) aims to streamline the way Federal agencies and their contractors assess the environmental impacts of new infrastructure projects and other actions. 
COVID-19 Training for New Mexico Employees

7/25/2020

COVID-19 Training for New Mexico Employees

New Mexico has issued guidance for employers reopening their businesses in the Land of Enchantment, requiring them to provide training for all employees on best practices to protect staff and customers from COVID-19.
 
COVID-19 Training Provisions for Kentucky Employers

7/25/2020

COVID-19 Training Provisions for Kentucky Employers

Kentucky’s Healthy at Work provisions, effective as of July 10, 2020, require reopening businesses to meet minimum requirements, including providing COVID-19 education and training for “all individuals, including employees, temporary employees, contractors, vendors..."
COVID-19 Training for Businesses in Illinois

7/25/2020

COVID-19 Training for Businesses in Illinois

As part of Illinois’ Phase 4 (Revitalization Plan) to reopen the State, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity issued COVID-19 related training requirements for all employers. 
COVID-19 Training and Protocols for Texas Employers

7/25/2020

COVID-19 Training and Protocols for Texas Employers

A revised checklist issued in Texas requires training for all employees and contractors on how to protect themselves and others from COVID-19 infection and prevent community spread of the virus.
 
COVID-19 Training Standards for Washington Employers

7/25/2020

COVID-19 Training Standards for Washington Employers

As part of its Safe Start Washington phased reopening guidelines, the State of Washington is requiring employers to educate workers about the novel coronavirus.

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