Lion News
2/18/2020
Marine Pollutants: Ground vs. Air/Vessel Shipments
At Lion, we get a lot of questions about shipping marine pollutants. Specifically, when are they regulated and are there any reliefs for them? It can get a little confusing, because the answer will differ depending on the mode of transport. Something that is not a marine pollutant for a ground shipment could very well be a marine pollutant when shipped by vessel.
2/12/2020
OSHA Celebrates 50 Years of Workplace Safety
OSHA is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new webpage designed to highlight its major accomplishments through the years. OSHA plans to use the webpage to provide additional anniversary information throughout the year and announce special events.
2/4/2020
Emergency Preparedness in Haz Waste Satellite Areas
One of many notable changes in the revised RCRA regulations are provisions that bolster emergency preparedness requirements for both small and large quantity generators "in areas where hazardous waste is generated and accumulated," include satellite accumulation areas.
2/3/2020
FAA Issues $120K Fine Against Multinational Hazmat Shipping Provider
A household name for shipping services was issued a $120,000 civil penalty by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations. FAA alleges that the shipping company knowingly offered a shipment containing improperly packaged lithium batteries for transportation by air on Nov. 15, 2018.
2/3/2020
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 2/3
In this week's Roundup, a natural gas company and an agricultural coop agree to over $4 million in penalties and site improvements to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. Plus, a Missouri stone quarry must pay $80k in penalties for allegedly dumping dirt in a local tributary in violation of the Clean Water Act.
1/30/2020
Top Six OSHA Violations in the Beer-brewing Industry
Craft Brewing Business recently published a list of six common OSHA violations in the craft brewing industry that was later picked up by Occupational Health & Safety. As more and more craft brewers emerge and expand their workforce, employers in the brewing industry are realizing their own unique responsibilities to protect their employees.
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