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EPA Finalizes Rule to Reduce Wasteful Methane Emissions in the Oil and Gas Sector
  • Environmental

The EPA recently announced a final rule to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. The rule facilitates implementation of Congress&rsquo...

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Department of Labor Encouraged by Decline in Worker Death Investigations
  • Safety

Fewer workers are dying from hazards where OSHA has focused its enforcement resources. Preliminary agency data show a decrease in fatalities the agenc...

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How and When to Report Spills and Other Releases per CERCLA and EPCRA [40 CFR 302.6 and 40 CFR 355]
  • Hazardous Waste Management

If you release a reportable quantity (RQ) of a CERCLA hazardous substance listed in Table 302.4 of 40 CFR 302 over a 24-hour period, you must report t...

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Revised Standard Seeks to Prevent Dropped Object Incidents at Work
  • Environmental

A newly revised standard aims to provide employers with guidance for preventing dropped objects in the workplace. In the U.S., a worker is struck by a...

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New Rule Sets Safety Requirements for Rail Workers
  • Safety

A final rule published in the Federal Register by the Federal Transit Administration sets new requirements for rail transit agencies to protect rail w...

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Is Training Required for HAZWOPER Skilled Support Personnel?
  • Hazardous Waste Management

At times, there may be the need for fast-response assistance by personnel who possess needed skills and equipment at chemical emergency scenes. At 29...

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Refrigerant Release Violations Lead to $195,000 Fine
  • Environmental

Refrigerant Release Violations Lead to $195,000 Fine   The EPA recently announced a settlement with Andersen’s Sales and Salvage, Inc., i...

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EPA Finalizes Stronger Requirements for Dust-Lead Hazards
  • Safety

A new final rule issued today by EPA strengthens requirements related to identifying and cleaning up dust-lead hazards in homes and childcare faciliti...

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Respiratory Protection for Inhalation Hazards During Emergency Response
  • Safety

According to OSHA’s HAZWOPER regulations at 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(3)(iv), employees engaged in emergency response and exposed to hazardous substanc...