Tech Bulletins
Tech Bulletin: Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule
**The rule is effective as on October 2020. Read the latest here. Ohio is currently in the rule making process of adopting federal Generator Improvements Rule. Ohio EPA has come out with a draft version of the rule (along with other rules) for Interested Party...
Tech Bulletin: Microlearning for Environmental, Health and Safety
Have you ever heard of microlearning? Maybe not, but it would be a safe guess to say that at some point in your life, possibly even today, you participated in a microlearning session. Have you ever watched a short how-to video on YouTube? Or do you get a word of the...
Tech Bulletin: Improving Your Safety Culture with Leading Indicators
What do: Safety committee participation; The percentage of monthly safety inspections completed; and The number of workers wearing hearing protection All have in common? They’re all examples of leading indicators that can be used to improve your company’s culture of...
Tech Bulletin: What is an “Empty” Container?
It doesn’t matter if you’re a glass (ahem) container half empty or half full person. This article about “empty” containers will help everyone better understand EPA and DOT hazardous materials/waste shipping regulations.Shipping and disposing of hazardous...
Preparing for the Unthinkable: Tips for an Active Shooter Situation
We’re mourning the recent acts of violence in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, and the lives lost. While our country heals from these tragedies, we want to take a moment to make sure you know what to do if you are ever in an active shooter situation....
Improving Safety Culture, Moving Beyond Safety First
By Brian Basbagill, CSP, Project ManagerHow many times have you seen a “safety first” banner on a jobsite or heard a manager saying it? Whoever said it first likely had good intentions, however, we challenge you to move beyond this phrase if you want to...
Tech Bulletin: Lead is Lurking Where?
When you hear the term, lead poisoning, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe an old building with lead-based paint? Or contaminated water pipes? Although these are rather common causes of lead poisoning today, there’s another source of lead poisoning you...
OSHA Trenching and Excavation Inspections: Coming Soon to A Job Site Near You
We’ve talked about trenching and excavation safety here before. However, there’s an update to OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) that everyone in the construction industry needs to know. The new OSHA directive, CPL-02-00-161, addresses an unfortunate resurgence in...
Tech Bulletin: Ready, Set, Post
You may still have New Year’s champagne leftover or if you’re like us, you keep typing 2018 instead of 2019. None-the-less, it’s time to start thinking about an important 2019 OSHA recordkeeping deadline.Ready? Employers with 250+ employees and employers...