Tech Bulletin: DOT Security Plans

Tech Bulletins

Hazardous materials–you need them for your business–but you must be vigilant about shipping them. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is concerned about the misuse, sabotage and diversion of hazardous materials during transportation. DOT has stepped...

Tech Bulletin: Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan Types

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Understanding Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plans and Regulations If you’re a business with oil onsite. Listen up! Being educated about Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans may help you avoid EPA penalties. Do I need to comply with...

Tech Bulletin: Silica Resources

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Resources for Controlling Silica in Construction Hot off the press! OSHA recently released some new resources for controlling respirable crystalline silica in construction. To help loyal customers, like you, we’ve rounded up what we thought would be most helpful....

Tech Bulletin: Final EPA Compliance Deadline for Refrigerant Rule Revision Nearing

Compliance Updates, Tech Bulletins

When the EPA’s final rule on refrigerant management went into effect in 2016, the final phase for roll out and enforcement deadline of 2019 seemed so far away. January 1, 2019 is now just around the corner. It’s not too early to start planning for these far-reaching...

Tech Bulletin: Working Safely in Hot Temperatures and Avoiding Heat Stress

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Global warming has done a number to the Midwest this summer. With another month of hot temperatures expected, it’s important to know the signs of heat stress and how to prevent it.Your enemy: heat! Heat stress can take many forms including: Heat Exhaustion- Occurs...

Tech Bulletin: OSHA Now Enforcing General Industry Silica Standard

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General Industry Silica Standard Now in EffectBy now you likely know what crystalline silica is and why it’s a danger to human health (think silicosis, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease). But did you know that OSHA is now enforcing...