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Manufacturer Faces $56K Fine for 10 Serious OSHA Violations

9/6/2016

Manufacturer Faces $56K Fine for 10 Serious OSHA Violations

In a recent press release, OSHA announced a $56,300 fine for a New Jersey manufacturing facility that allegedly exposed workers to hazardous chemicals and other workplace hazards.
Choosing the Right OSHA Safety Signs

9/6/2016

Choosing the Right OSHA Safety Signs

Most safety professionals are familiar with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) at 29 CFR 1910.1200 for container labels and Safety Data Sheets. But the HCS doesn’t cover everything. Across a typical facility, signs of all shapes, sizes, and colors communicate different hazards to workers. Did you know that many of these safety signs and tags also must meet specific OSHA requirements for communicating biological, mechanical, and other physical hazards?
PHMSA to Harmonize 49 CFR Hazmat Regs with New International Requirements

8/31/2016

PHMSA to Harmonize 49 CFR Hazmat Regs with New International Requirements

Updated 09/07/16: Rule HM 215N to harmonize US DOT hazmat regulations with changing international requriements was officially proposed in the Federal Register today, September 7, 2016.
HAZWOPER Emergency Response Quick Quiz

8/30/2016

HAZWOPER Emergency Response Quick Quiz

When you work with hazardous chemicals, spills happen. Spills can happen for all kinds of reasons, at any time of the day or night, in any facility. When spills do happen, the situation may trigger an emergency response situation under OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard at 29 CFR 1910.120. But that's not always the case...
FAA Fines Food Service Co. $54,000 for HMR Violations

8/24/2016

FAA Fines Food Service Co. $54,000 for HMR Violations

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last week announced a $54,000 civil penalty against a Wyoming, Michigan food services company for violations of hazmat shipping regulations. 
$237,980 RCRA Fine for Texas Oil and Gas Equipment Company

8/23/2016

$237,980 RCRA Fine for Texas Oil and Gas Equipment Company

An oil and gas equipment firm will pay a hefty civil penalty for violations of RCRA hazardous waste management requirements at facilities in Cleburne, Jacksboro, Valley View, Barnhart, and Pleasanton, Texas. 
Choosing the Right LDR Paperwork for Your Hazardous Wastes

8/23/2016

Choosing the Right LDR Paperwork for Your Hazardous Wastes

If your site generates hazardous wastes, you will likely deal with Land Disposal Restrictions (LDRs) at some point. In a nutshell, hazardous waste may not be placed in a landfill or surface impoundment until it has been treated to make it safer for the environment. Because these hazardous wastes will sit in landfills for long periods of time, it's critical that the hazardous constituents in the waste are at a safe level before disposal...
New DOT Lithium Battery Rules Near Final Stage

8/23/2016

New DOT Lithium Battery Rules Near Final Stage

A new lithium battery rulemaking from the US DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is nearing completion. The new rule, which will affect shipments of lithium batteries offered as standalone articles (e.g., not in or with equipment), has been received by the Office of Management and Budget for approval. 
IATA Calls for Crackdown on Problem Lithium Battery Shippers

8/22/2016

IATA Calls for Crackdown on Problem Lithium Battery Shippers

On August 15, 2016, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced it had issued a letter to trade, industry, and transportation authorities around the world to call for stricter enforcement of lithium battery shipping regulations. 
Wine Bottle Maker to Pay $3.5M for Title 22 Hazardous Waste Violations in California

8/17/2016

Wine Bottle Maker to Pay $3.5M for Title 22 Hazardous Waste Violations in California

A wine bottle maker in Madera, California will pay $3,500,000 to settle violations of State hazardous waste requirements, including failure to adequately train employees to properly handle hazardous waste...

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