California Senate Bill 158 – What Is It and Who Is the Board of Environmental Safety?
Posted: November 30th, 2022
On July 13, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 158 (SB 158) into law to address shortcomings of the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and to protect the health of exposed communities. The bill aims to improve […]
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Summary of the 2022 Environmental Energy Health & Safety (EEHS) School
Posted: October 4th, 2022
On August 2-3, 2022, the North Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (NCMA) held its annual Environmental, Energy, Health & Safety School at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC. This is the first time that the school has been held in person since […]
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West Virginia v EPA – What Does It Mean?
Posted: September 1st, 2022
On June 30, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States released their decision on West Virginia v Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a 6-3 ruling in favor of the petitioners. The majority opinion agreed with the petitioners who argued that […]
Read articleOSHA Hearing Conservation Program: How Noisy is too Noisy?
Posted: August 31st, 2022
What are the Standards? The United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates noise under Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the General Duty Clause. This section is used to address hazards for […]
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California OSHA – COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards – Extension
Posted: July 20th, 2022
The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) is the standards-setting agency within the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (better known as Cal/OSHA). On December 16, 2021, the OSHSB adopted revisions to the COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary […]
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Who Are the Typical Stakeholders in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Digital Solutions Implementations? What Are Their Goals and Interests?
Posted: July 5th, 2022
One of the keys to successfully implementing a new EHS digital solution is to understand who the critical stakeholders are and their goals and priorities. Understanding who the stakeholders are while implementing a digital solution can help you include the […]
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Universal Waste Series – Common Mistakes Managing Used Lamps
Posted: June 6th, 2022
Universal waste regulations allow the company to not count the designated waste as hazardous as long as the company complies with Chapter 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §273. “Used Lamps” is the first of a series of […]
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Fire Code and Chemical Classifications 101
Posted: May 2nd, 2022
There are several iterations of the International Fire code (IFC) that are used throughout the United States. While there are minor variations between the codes as implemented by different states, counties, or related jurisdictions, each establishes strict requirements related to […]
Read articleWhat to Expect During an OSHA Visit
Posted: February 15th, 2022
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING AN OSHA INSPECTION The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a regulatory agency of the Department of Labor. OSHA is committed to enforcing fair, effective safety and health requirements in the workplace to protect the well-being of employees. […]
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Electric-Car Battery Manufacturing Plants and Recyclers: What’s in Store for the U.S.
Posted: February 7th, 2022
The Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries (FCAB), led by the United States (U.S.) Departments of Energy, Defense, Commerce, and State, published the NATIONAL BLUEPRINT FOR LITHIUM BATTERIES 2021–2030 in June of 2021. Just a few months later, Ford and then […]
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