Tag: United States Environmental Protection Agency

Underground Storage Tank Operator Training Rule Deadline of August 8, 2012 Is Fast Approaching

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Video Courtesy of BLR® The US EPA Established 3 Classes of Training Operators – A, B & C Class A Operator A Class A operator has primary responsibility to operate and maintain the UST system. These responsibilities include managing resources and personnel, such as establishing work assignments, to achieve and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. … Continue reading Underground Storage Tank Operator Training Rule Deadline of August 8, 2012 Is Fast Approaching

CSB Commends Massachusetts Authorities for Issuing Tough Hazardous Materials Storage and Processing Rules

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May 17, 2012 Investigation Details: CAI / Arnel Chemical Plant Explosion Washington DC, May 17, 2012 – The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced today that it is commending Massachusetts authorities for improving the regulation of hazardous materials storage and processing in the state, including monitoring of high risk facilities to ensure … Continue reading CSB Commends Massachusetts Authorities for Issuing Tough Hazardous Materials Storage and Processing Rules

Fear Fans Flames of Chemical Fire Retardant Manufacturers

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By Patricia Callahan and Sam Roe, Chicago Tribuner Reporters -May 6, 2012 Dr. David Heimbach knows how to tell a story.Before California lawmakers last year, the noted burn surgeon drew gasps from the crowd as he described a 7-week-old baby girl who was burned in a fire started by a candle while she lay on … Continue reading Fear Fans Flames of Chemical Fire Retardant Manufacturers

Job Opening! – Environmental Compliance Specialist – Minnesota

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Please Contact The Recruiter Directly - I Am Posting This As A favor To Them!! Currently we are partnered with a Chemical Company in the Midwest that is in need of an Environmental Compliance Specialist. Environmental Regulatory Compliance (including but not limited to federal (EPA), state (MPCA and others) and local (i.e. County & City Governments) … Continue reading Job Opening! – Environmental Compliance Specialist – Minnesota

Advances in Tire Fires & Extinguishment – New Extinguishing Agent

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Someone sent me a note asking about the latest technology in fighting a tire fire. This appears to be a great resource! FEM-12 SC® NEW! FEM-12 SC® reviewed in two leading technical publications Click here for more information. The latest agent added to the product line of safety products by the TLI Group for the … Continue reading Advances in Tire Fires & Extinguishment – New Extinguishing Agent

EPA – 2012 Climate Leadership Award Winners – One Individual and 20 Organizations Receive Inaugural Climate Leadership Awards

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Climate Leadership Awards About the CLA 2012 Award Winners Nomination Process and Eligibility · Excellence in GHG Management (Goal Setting Certificate) · Excellence in GHG Management (Goal Achievement) · Supply Chain Leadership · Organizational Leadership · Individual Leadership Frequent Questions Awards Gala and Conference About the Partners Contact Organizational Leadership Award IBM San Diego Gas … Continue reading EPA – 2012 Climate Leadership Award Winners – One Individual and 20 Organizations Receive Inaugural Climate Leadership Awards

New Research Shows Metal Exposure From Laundered Shop Towels May Exceed Permissible Levels Set by the EPA for Metals in Drinking Water

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This is a follow up story on a previous post I published about the possible toxicity of laundered cloth shop towels. The video above was part of that post. Presented at the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting and ToxExpo, Gradient study advances research regarding metal residues, such as lead, on shop towels after commercial laundering … Continue reading New Research Shows Metal Exposure From Laundered Shop Towels May Exceed Permissible Levels Set by the EPA for Metals in Drinking Water

New Website Launch for CCAR – Auto Safety, HazMat Testing & Information

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Charlie Ayers, president of the Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced the launch of a new website. CCAR currently serves hundreds of affiliates, thousand of users worldwide and sees millions of automotive safety and hazmat tests administered each year. In this past fiscal year alone, which ended in September, 2011 CCAR saw in excess … Continue reading New Website Launch for CCAR – Auto Safety, HazMat Testing & Information

OSHA Budget for Fiscal Year 2013 – Budget Includes Increases in WhistleBlower Protection, OSHA Regional Office Consolidation & Enhance Worker Safety

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Below is an overview of the fiscal year 2013 budget by departments and topics. For a quick overall view of the budget, download the PDF file here: http://www.dol.gov/dol/budget/2013/PDF/FY2013BIB.pdf The budget by department and topics: Budget Summary Employment and Training Administration Training and Employment Services Office of Job Corps Community Service Employment For Older Americans Federal … Continue reading OSHA Budget for Fiscal Year 2013 – Budget Includes Increases in WhistleBlower Protection, OSHA Regional Office Consolidation & Enhance Worker Safety

Cause of Texas Oil Refinery Explosion Under Investigation

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A refinery in Pasadena, Texas recently experienced an explosion "with thick black smoke that could be seen for miles," according to ABC News. Such oil refinery accidents can be tragic and are often avoidable. Despite strict OSHA standards, oil refinery accidents continue to injure workers across the country as illustrated by an oil refinery accident … Continue reading Cause of Texas Oil Refinery Explosion Under Investigation

Compliance Reminder – New EPA Rule to Impact Auto Body & Auto Painting Shops in 2011 – Are You in Compliance?

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Final Rule Information:http://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg/t3/fr_notices/psmc_fr121407.pdf A new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule, "40 CFR Part 63 Subpart HHHHHH, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources," applies to all body shops and to many other small shops that paint metal and/or plastic parts. It also includes separate requirements … Continue reading Compliance Reminder – New EPA Rule to Impact Auto Body & Auto Painting Shops in 2011 – Are You in Compliance?

2012 is the Year America Must Get Serious About its Infrastructure

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  When we read about “America’s crumbling infrastructure” or similar phrases, the topic is easy to ignore for a few reasons.  First, “infrastructure” is a broad, nondescript term that doesn’t mean very much to most people. Second, we’ve been hearing the “crumbling” news for so long that it’s taken on a “sky is falling” flavor. … Continue reading 2012 is the Year America Must Get Serious About its Infrastructure