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EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 2/14

2/14/2022

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 2/14

In this week's Roundup, an employer's assets are frozen after alleged repeated RCRA violations at a pesticide distributor. Plus, a paper mill agrees to pay $1.1 million to resolve alleged hydrogen sulfide emissions violations.
March 2022 Environmental Reporting Deadlines

2/14/2022

March 2022 Environmental Reporting Deadlines

March 2022 brings three important environmental reporting deadlines concerning hazardous waste management, chemical inventories, and greenhouse gas emissions. 
Is It Recordable? Injured Driving to Work

2/11/2022

Is It Recordable? Injured Driving to Work

In some circumstances, an injury sustained while an employee is traveling to or from work may be a recordable event for the purpose of OSHA recordkeeping compliance.
 
Quick Quiz: Super Bowl Safety Challenge

2/11/2022

Quick Quiz: Super Bowl Safety Challenge

Football has changed many times throughout the years to promote player safety and provide fans with a better, more exciting game. Before Sunday's big game, let's test your knowledge of some of the most fascinating changes in football history.

2/10/2022

Regulations and Referees

Brain Teaser: Which has more words: US DOT's definition of a hazardous material in 49 CFR 171.8, or the NFL Rulebook definition of a catch?
Oregon OSHA Proposes Heat Illness Prevention Rule

2/7/2022

Oregon OSHA Proposes Heat Illness Prevention Rule

To better protect workers in the state from climate-related hazards, Oregon OSHA proposed requirements for employers concerning heat illness prevention. The announcement comes shortly after US OSHA announced its own plans to create a Federal standard for occupational heat exposure safety.
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 2/7

2/7/2022

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 2/7

In this week's Roundup, a company that makes construction materials agrees to pay $105,000 for alleged TRI reporting missteps. Plus, a chemical plant is required to make hazardous waste determinations on its cleaning agents.
DOT and DOE Plan National EV Charging Network

2/7/2022

DOT and DOE Plan National EV Charging Network

US DOT and the Department of Energy will coordinate distribution of funding to build a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Texas: Major RCRA Updates In Effect Now

2/1/2022

Texas: Major RCRA Updates In Effect Now

A Final Rule to significantly revise the Texas state hazardous and industrial waste regulations is in effect as of February 3. 
Cross-training RCRA Personnel for More Flexibility

2/1/2022

Cross-training RCRA Personnel for More Flexibility

When employees lack appropriate training to prepare hazardous waste for transportation, even small mistakes can lead to delayed shipments, releases in transit, injuries, and costly penalties. 

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