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Packaging Manufacturer Cited for $370K in LOTO Violations

4/11/2022

Packaging Manufacturer Cited for $370K in LOTO Violations

Last month, OSHA issued citations against a Massachusetts manufacturer for alleged lockout/tagout violations related to an incident that left one employee with severe burns.
Quick Quiz: Lion's 45th Anniversary Quiz Bowl

4/7/2022

Quick Quiz: Lion's 45th Anniversary Quiz Bowl

This year, Lion celebrates 45 years of helping workers navigate environmental, health, and safety compliance. Celebrate with us and learn some Lion history with this special Lion anniversary quiz.
OSHA To Cite Employers for Injury Reporting Failures

4/7/2022

OSHA To Cite Employers for Injury Reporting Failures

When OSHA begins a new inspection this year, the agency will check whether the employer “may have failed” to submit required injury and illness data. If yes, OSHA will cite the employer for failure to report.
 
Plastic Container Manufacturing Process May Create PFAS

4/4/2022

Plastic Container Manufacturing Process May Create PFAS

EPA has found that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may form as a byproduct during the manufacture of HDPE containers and similar plastics.  
 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 4/4

4/4/2022

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 4/4

In this week's Roundup, a Canadian energy company pays $3 million over alleged VOC emissions violations. Plus, improper storm water discharges from a scrap metal facility resulted in pollution in the Columbia River.
OSHA Proposes Injury & Illness Reporting Update

4/1/2022

OSHA Proposes Injury & Illness Reporting Update

OSHA proposed a rule on March 30 to revise the injury and illness reporting requirements for employers.
 
Third RCRA e-Manifest Rule Proposed

4/1/2022

Third RCRA e-Manifest Rule Proposed

Update 07/09/24: US EPA's Third Final Rule to implement the hazardous waste e-Manifest system is available for review and awaiting publication in the Federal Register
 
Video: Revised Lithium Battery Air Regs In Effect April 1

3/28/2022

Video: Revised Lithium Battery Air Regs In Effect April 1

As of April 1, 2022, lithium-ion and lithium metal batteries or cells shipped separately will no longer be accepted for air transportation when prepared under Section II of the relevant IATA DGR Packing Instruction. 
 
EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 3/28

3/28/2022

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 3/28

In this week's Roundup, alleged mishandling of hazardous waste results in two oil spills and a $6.5 million civil penalty. Plus, a petroleum company agrees to stringent inspection requirements after leaks at 13 company facilities.
e-Commerce Shipper Faces Serious OSHA Violation

3/28/2022

e-Commerce Shipper Faces Serious OSHA Violation

For allegedly failing to address injury risks, an e-commerce business was cited for a willful, serious violation of workplace safety standards and faces a $60,000 penalty.
 

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