Lion News
9/18/2017
2 Shippers Fined for Hazmat Air Violations
This month, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed civil penalties for two shippers who allegedly violated US DOT hazmat shipping requirements, including a $50,000 fine for 142 lithium batteries found in an employee's checked luggage.
9/11/2017
Is Your Site Natural Disaster Ready?
When natural disasters strike, EHS professionals have a responsibility to keep employees safe and protect their facilities. Already this summer, we’ve seen Hurricane Harvey disrupt the petrochemical industry in Texas and Hurricane Irma devastate the Caribbean and South Florida.
9/11/2017
Clean Air Act Rules for VOCs from Commercial Products
In order to control the concentration of ozone in ground-level atmosphere, the Clear Air Act (CAA) requires the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to study the effect of consumer and commercial products that emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in relation to those emissions’ potential to affect ozone buildup in the ambient air.
9/5/2017
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 9/5
In this week’s EPA Enforcement Roundup, the former owner of a Cleveland electro-plating facility is wanted for allegedly drilling holes in tanks of hazardous chemicals in an effort to sabotage the plant. Also, NYC will pay EPA for CERCLA hazardous substance cleanup, and a Massachusetts meat facility will pay six figures for Clean Air Act and EPCRA violations.
9/5/2017
Are Employers Required to Cover Costs of Voluntary Respirator Use?
If the level of air contaminants in the workplace is irritating, but not dangerously high, employees may choose to wear respirators even when not required. Even when respirator use is completely voluntary, employers and employees still must follow OSHA rules to ensure that respirators are used properly.
9/5/2017
RCRA and DOT Hazmat Training in North Jersey
2 Days, 2 Certificates, Only 2 weeks left—Join us at the North Jersey Training Center for 2 days of expert training to meet both US DOT hazmat and RCRA hazardous waste training mandates. Reserve your seat now to maintain your DOT hazmat and RCRA certifications, earn CEUs, and get unmatched resources and 365 days of Membership for ongoing compliance support.
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Find out what makes DOT hazmat training mandatory for employees who sign the hazardous waste manifest, a “dually regulated” document for tracking shipments.
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