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

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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Cultivating Confidence Among Manufacturing Workforce During COVID-19

Cultivating Confidence Among Manufacturing Workforce During COVID-19

Manufacturers in the U.S. have implemented a number of different control types in their COVID response actions. Read this post to learn the common denominator among many successful controls and which policy requirements have successfully driven employee confidence.

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How To Improve Worker Safety in Green Energy Solar and Wind Installations

How To Improve Worker Safety in Green Energy Solar and Wind Installations

In addition to environmental considerations, the sustainability of green power installations involves worker health and safety protection. Read this post to learn the top 10 Green Energy job hazards and what the Renewable Energy Sector can do to improve worker safety.

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How Can the Cannabis Industry Improve Health & Safety Compliance?

How Can the Cannabis Industry Improve Health & Safety Compliance?

As a result of huge market growth, more and more people are becoming employed in the cannabis industry each day, creating a need for safety awareness and injury prevention. Read this post to learn how cannabis companies can build an effective and compliant occupational safety and health program.

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Is Now The Right Time For A Job Hazard Analysis?

Is Now The Right Time For A Job Hazard Analysis?

Due to the current pandemic, many businesses are facing a lull in business - making it an opportune time for companies to evaluate all parts of their safety management systems. Read this post to learn how a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) can benefit your operations.

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How to Perform Virtual Inspections & Comply With Regulations

How to Perform Virtual Inspections & Comply With Regulations

Virtual inspections have become the necessary and viable alternative for essential businesses to continue to comply with regulations in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic while keeping facility personnel and inspectors safe. Read this post for some helpful tips and tools needed to successfully perform a remote video inspection.

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The Human Factor: A Proactive Approach to Risk Management

The Human Factor: A Proactive Approach to Risk Management

The abrupt change to our state of living caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is leading us down a road of unknowns. Employees may experience heightened levels of stress, anxiety, depression, fear, and even anger. What proactive steps can businesses take to help prevent workplace violence and ensure that the work environment is a safe and healthy place of business?

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Safety Considerations When Modifying Operations to Make Hand Sanitizer and Disinfectants

Safety Considerations When Modifying Operations to Make Hand Sanitizer and Disinfectants

In the case of highly flammable liquids, it pays to know what you are doing, and more importantly how to be safe. Specifically, where the production of hand sanitizers and disinfectants are concerned, there is a significant risk of fire. What factors must be evaluated for the safe and effective management of flammable liquids?

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COVID-19 Protective Measures for Essential and Non-Essential Services

COVID-19 Protective Measures for Essential and Non-Essential Services

Services across the U.S. have been divided into essential and non-essential groups. Regardless of grouping, however, implementing coronavirus protective measures must be strongly considered in addition to maintaining environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance. The guidelines listed in this blog post will assist in accomplishing both tasks.

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EHS Compliance During COVID-19 Response

EHS Compliance During COVID-19 Response

Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance is considered to be an essential function during the COVID-19 response. What should you do if your facility can’t meet compliance during this critical time?

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Temporary OSHA Enforcement Discretion for Respirator Fit Testing Related to COVID-19

Temporary OSHA Enforcement Discretion for Respirator Fit Testing Related to COVID-19

On March 15, 2020, OSHA issued a public memorandum detailing temporary enforcement guidance for the healthcare industry. It is directed to healthcare providers who, in the course of their duties, are required to care for suspected or known victims of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Learn more about the new recommendations.

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CFATS - Risk Management for Chemicals of Interest

CFATS - Risk Management for Chemicals of Interest

The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) is the first regulatory program in the U.S. focused specifically on security at high-risk chemical facilities. In this post, we’ll review the CFATS process, compliance steps, and the Risk-Based Performance Standards you need to include in your Site Security Plan.

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California’s Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard

California’s Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard

Cal/OSHA’s indoor heat illness prevention rule was created to protect workers from the dangers of working in high indoor temperatures. In this post, learn what work sites are subject to the rule and how employers can regulate indoor temperatures for their employees.

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