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Superfund and Right-to-Know Act FAQ

1/9/2017

Superfund and Right-to-Know Act FAQ

Here we break down key terms in US EPA's chemical emergency preparedness and reporting regulations, CERCLA and EPCRA, to help chemical facility EHS managers understand and meet their responsibilities under these two major programs.
Final Rule: OSHA Amends Beryllium Exposure Standard and PEL

1/9/2017

Final Rule: OSHA Amends Beryllium Exposure Standard and PEL

In the Federal Register on January 9, 2017, OSHA published a Final Rule to amend its occupational exposure standard for beryllium and beryllium compounds. 
EPA Finalizes New FIFRA Certification Rules for Pesticide Applicators

1/6/2017

EPA Finalizes New FIFRA Certification Rules for Pesticide Applicators

In the Federal Register on January 4, 2017, US EPA published a Final Rule to update the certification requirements for applicators of restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). 
New Course! EPA Clean Water & Safe Drinking Water Act Online

1/3/2017

New Course! EPA Clean Water & Safe Drinking Water Act Online

To help EHS managers keep up with changing requirements for air emissions, discharges to the water, and chemical management and reporting, Lion Technology is expanding its catalog of online environmental courses for 2017.
FAA Fines 3 Companies for Hazmat Shipping Violations

1/3/2017

FAA Fines 3 Companies for Hazmat Shipping Violations

For hazmat air shippers, the 58th Edition of IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) is in effect as of January 1, 2017. Understanding the latest rules for hazmat air shipments is crucial to avoid costly fines, rejected shipments, and incidents in transit. 
This Month: Hazmat Training in Hartford, Boston, Philly, and more

1/3/2017

This Month: Hazmat Training in Hartford, Boston, Philly, and more

Meet your DOT, IATA, and IMDG hazmat training mandates at the Complete Multimodal Hazmat Shipper Certifications Workshops coming to Hartford, Boston, NJ, Philadelphia, and more in January 2017! 
OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations of 2016

1/3/2017

OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations of 2016

OSHA has released its annual Top 10 list of the most commonly cited 29 CFR safety Standards at construction and general industry workplaces for 2016. 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/3

1/3/2017

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 1/3

The first EPA enforcement roundup of 2017 includes a 40 million dollar CERCLA/Superfund settlement involving more than twenty companies. 
IATA Releases Updated Operator Variations for 2017 DGR

12/28/2016

IATA Releases Updated Operator Variations for 2017 DGR

If you ship with FedEx Express or UPS Air, be advised that the 2017 DGR operator variations hold some crucial updates. Earlier this month, Lion News reported on some major updates to Operator Variations from FedEx Express and UPS Air, which affect the shipment of lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries by air.
Who’s Responsible for Contractors’ Hazardous Waste Under RCRA?

12/27/2016

Who’s Responsible for Contractors’ Hazardous Waste Under RCRA?

When contractors visit your site and generate hazardous waste as part of their responsibilities, who is responsible for managing and disposing of that hazardous waste under RCRA?

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