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Compliance Archives - July 2023

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 7/31

7/31/2023

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 7/31

This week's Roundup covers alleged Clean Air Act and hazardous waste management violations by companies in Wisconsin, California, and Texas.
5 Questions OSHA Inspectors Ask Workers

7/28/2023

5 Questions OSHA Inspectors Ask Workers

OSHA's video, The OSHA Inspection Process, mentions that compliance officers often speak privately with individual employees during the inspection. The video lists 5 questions OSHA inspectors ask employees...
The Last 10 Years: Undeclared Hazmat Shipments

7/28/2023

The Last 10 Years: Undeclared Hazmat Shipments

Approximately 1,500 transportation incidents involving undeclared hazardous materials occur each year. See the common culprits and consequences of undeclared hazmat shipments.
Final Rule: DINP Category Added to EPCRA Reporting

7/25/2023

Final Rule: DINP Category Added to EPCRA Reporting

US EPA has added diisononyl phthalate (DINP) as a category to the list of toxic chemicals that require reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), effective September 12.
Four DOT Advisories on Hazmat Rail Accidents

7/25/2023

Four DOT Advisories on Hazmat Rail Accidents

Hazmat safety notices issued by US DOT this year highlight several important lessons from a recent spate of train derailments involving hazardous materials around the US. 
Video: Key Lessons from $600M "Popcorn Polymer" Explosion in Texas

7/24/2023

Video: Key Lessons from $600M "Popcorn Polymer" Explosion in Texas

US CSB's new video details what led to one industrial facility's $600M+ explosion in Texas, highlighting the importance of OSHA's Process Safety Management and Hazard Communication Standards.
Quick Quiz: EH&S News of the Week

7/21/2023

Quick Quiz: EH&S News of the Week

Catch up on industry news for hazardous materials, environmental, and safety professionals this week with a 5-question quiz. 
New OSHA Injury and Illness Reporting Rules Effective January 1, 2024

7/18/2023

New OSHA Injury and Illness Reporting Rules Effective January 1, 2024

Updated 07/21/23. Revised injury and illness reporting requirements for employers take effect on January 1, 2024. Here’s what to do to set your site up for compliance with OSHA’s new requirements.
Idaho Manufacturer Enters $151M Settlement for Alleged Environmental Violations

7/14/2023

Idaho Manufacturer Enters $151M Settlement for Alleged Environmental Violations

In this week's Roundup, we detail one company's settlement with EPA involving alleged RCRA, Clean Air Act, CERCLA, and EPCRA violations.
OSHA Targets Warehouses, Distribution, and Retail with New NEP

7/14/2023

OSHA Targets Warehouses, Distribution, and Retail with New NEP

Last week, OSHA announced a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) to prevent workplace hazards in warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers, and high-risk retail establishments.

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