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Section 112(r) RMP deadline approaching
The Clean Air Act Section 112(r) Risk Management Program rule regulates the storage, handling and/or processing of specified toxic and flammable substances. Affected facilities must develop and register a Risk Management Plan (RMP) that includes a hazard assessment, prevention program, and emergency response program. Regulated facilities must update and resubmit the RMP every five years. This ...
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What Is Hazwoper? The Ultimate Guide
In workplaces where hazardous materials are handled, safety is paramount. HAZWOPER, short for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, is a critical set of regulations established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States. HAZWOPER ensures the safety of workers involved in hazardous waste operations and emergency response activities. In this ...
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Tailings management: Zero tolerance for failure not negotiable
Tailings management fell directly into the spotlight in 2019 following a spate of tailings storage facility disasters over the last 24 months. 2019 saw a ground swell of focus around the safety of tailings storage facilities (TSF) in the mining industry – one that has been building over the last five years – following a series of large and devastating failures. The situation came to ...
By VUKA Group
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Will stricter regulations improve disaster management? A discussion of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's experience with the use of functional legal requirements
During the relatively short history of the offshore petroleum industry in Norway, the Norwegian authorities have significantly changed their approach to regulating safety and emergency response. When it all started, back in the mid 1960s and early 1970s, the obvious choice for the newly born Norwegian Petroleum Authority was to prepare a number of detailed prescriptive regulations, similar to the ...
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HAZWOPER – Different, Not Less
When we think of a hazardous material event, we often think of firefighters and technicians rushing in with large plastic space-like suits to stop the leak and save the day. These first responders definitely play a large role in the mitigation of these emergency situations, but sometimes we tend to forget about the second – due responders who pick up the pieces and begin recovery. ...
By HazSim
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A Guide to Hazwoper Training Levels
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (Hazwoper) is a crucial component in safeguarding the occupational safety of individuals involved in dealing with hazardous waste and emergency situations. With an array of roles and industries falling under the ambit of Hazwoper, it becomes essential to comprehend the various training levels associated with this vital safety program. In this ...
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Preparing your company for a hazardous spill
Documento sin título If a company stores, uses, or transports hazardous materials, there is the possibility of a chemical spill. While federal regulations require employees to be trained to properly manage chemical spills, it is the responsibility of an owner to keep employees safe when doing so. Companies can better prepare for a chemical spill and increase the safety of ...
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Managing compliance: Going beyond ‘Be Prepared’
The recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan have prompted companies around the globe to re-examine their emergency response strategies. While some companies have comprehensive emergency response strategies in place, others just now are taking the steps necessary to review possible threats, analyze potential impacts and create expanded versions of their existing plans. If a company ...
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BJ’s Wholesale Club Stocks up on 3E’s Environmental Regulatory Compliance Solutions
Background Headquartered in Westborough, MA, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. is a leading operator of membership warehouse club stores in the Eastern United States. The Company currently operates over 200 clubs in 15 states from Maine to Florida and employs more than 25,000 team members. Challenges As a large retailer, BJ’s faces many unique safety and environmental compliance ...
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