HAZWOPER in General Industry: What Is It and When Is It Required?

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HAZWOPER in General Industry: What Is It and When Is It Required?

HAZWOPER is a much-misunderstood topic among employers and safety professionals alike. In this post, we will clarify what HAZWOPER is, why it is necessary, who it affects, and review the different HAZWOPER training requirements.

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EPA Raises Environmental Civil Penalties for 2021

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EPA Raises Environmental Civil Penalties for 2021

Even incremental increases in the U.S. EPA statutory maximum civil penalties can add up to significant penalties where the violation is defined on a per-day basis. Read this post to learn how to avoid EPA penalties and how an Environmental Management System (EMS) can help.

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PHMSA Reduces Hazmat Burdens in Preparation for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

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PHMSA Reduces Hazmat Burdens in Preparation for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

In its most significant rulemaking in some time, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published HM-219C in an effort to support the safe and expedited transportation and distribution of approved COVID-19 vaccines. Read this post to learn the key updates in the new rule.

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EPA Final Rule: Modernizing RCRA Ignitable Hazardous Waste Determinations

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EPA Final Rule: Modernizing RCRA Ignitable Hazardous Waste Determinations

The U.S. EPA’s final rule gives generators increased flexibility to determine if wastes meet the RCRA ignitability characteristic. Read this post to learn more about the change to this rule’s testing methods.

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RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule

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RCRA Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule

U.S. EPA’s final RCRA hazardous waste generator improvements rule will include more than 60 revisions and new requirements. A major focus of the revision is to foster improved compliance with regulations and to support efficient implementation by the states. Learn more about some of the major changes.

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