OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations for 2018
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OSHA’s 2018 Top 10 list is a great resource for employers to use a guide for targeted safety evaluations in their own workplace.
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What Are Scope 3 Carbon Emissions & Why Are They Important?
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Learn the benefits of reducing Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas emissions from your supply chain and the importance of setting Science Based Targets for GHG Reduction.
Read MoreHow Companies Can Prepare For Climate Change
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Learn how the Earth’s warming climate is impacting our environment and what strategies your business can implement to help prepare for climate change.
Read MoreFinding What Works To Control Silica Exposure
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What are the right steps to building a successful silica-compliance program and reducing risks? Learn more in Trent Blake’s article on OSHA's Silica Rule, published in Foundry Magazine.
Read MoreOSHA Proposes Rule to Roll Back Injury Reporting
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OSHA has proposed a rule to better protect personally identifiable information, but will worker safety be compromised as a result?
Read MoreCalifornia Industrial Stormwater Compliance Strategies & Lessons Learned
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Is your California facility complying with the Industrial General Permit for Storm Water? Our QISP-certified stormwater professionals share challenges, successes, and lessons learned.
Read MoreGRI Standards Updates: OHS and Water
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GRI’s water and occupational health and safety standards were updated on June 28, 2018. Learn how the changes, new disclosures and requirements will impact your organization’s sustainability reporting.
Read MoreOSHA's General Industry Silica Standard Enforcement Has Begun
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As of June 23, 2018, the new OSHA General Industry Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule became fully enforceable. Learn what measures your organization can take to move toward compliance.
Read MoreHow Will Scrap Metal Recyclers Be Impacted by New Air Quality Regulations in California?
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The metals industry in California is currently the focus of aggressive rule-making by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Is your facility prepared to comply with the new regulations?
Read MoreWorking Past the Deadline to Contain Workplace Silica
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Complying with OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule starts with a thorough and manageable sampling plan. Learn more in Trent Blake’s article on OSHA's Silica Rule, published in Foundry Management & Technology's Foundry Magazine.
Read MoreSafety Tips for Working in the Heat
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Working in the summer heat can create a variety of health conditions. Here are a few hot tips to help keep you safe, healthy and productive!
Read MoreRobotic Automation in Manufacturing & Safety Compliance
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To remain competitive in today’s marketplace with robotic automation, production capabilities, cost, quality, and safety all must be taken into consideration.
Read MoreActive Shooter Response Training & Workplace Violence Prevention
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Workplace violence is a growing threat in the United States. Active shooter events are also an increasing threat to businesses, schools and other organizations. Workplace violence preparedness and active shooter response plans can save lives. Does your organization have the right training in place?
Read MoreWork Zone Driving Habits - Crash Facts
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Driving habits in work zones play a major role in employee safety. In recognition of Work Zone Awareness Week, please review these facts from the Federal Highway Administration and consider your driving habits in Work Zones.
Read MoreOSHA's New Beryllium Standard Takes Effect
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OSHA has issued a final rule to protect workers by limiting their exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds in an effort to prevent chronic beryllium disease and lung cancer. Beryllium is a recognized health hazard. Learn who is most at risk and when this new rule takes effect.
Read MoreEU Non-Financial Reporting Directive Implications
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Are You Now Required to Report Non-Financial Information? Non-Financial Information may be buried in a periodic financial report like a 10-K, but often, key metrics are disclosed in a standalone Sustainability Report. Evaluate the implications of Directive 2014/95/EU on your company.
Read MoreNew ISO 45001 Standard & ISO 14001:2015 Transition
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The new ISO 45001 Standard for Occupational Health and Management Systems will assist organizations with improving employee safety, reducing workplace risks and creating overall healthier and safer working conditions. Learn the benefits of becoming certified in ISO 45001 and transitioning to ISO 14001:2015.
Read MoreIndiana Stormwater Proposed Bill Goes To Senate
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An Indiana Bill (HB 1096) on Stormwater Management, has passed the House and is going for a vote in the Senate. Learn more about how this bill prohibits cities and other local governments with separate storm sewers (MS4) from having more stringent Stormwater requirements than the Indiana State rule of 1 acre.
Read MoreU.S. EPA Delays Water Rule (WOTUS) for Two Years
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The U.S. EPA said that the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule will not be applicable for two years while it works to repeal and replace the Obama-era clean water regulation. Learn more about how the rule redefines the federal government's power over small waterways.
Read MoreOSHA Raises Penalties for Workplace Violations
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OSHA has increased the civil penalty amounts for violations of workplace safety and health standards in 2018, raising the rates by two percent from last year. We have included OSHA’s 2018 rates for each type of violation.
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