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The EPA recently released the draft risk evaluation for formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for public comment and peer review. Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable gas at room temperature and has a strong odor. It’s also found nearly everywhere. People and animals produce and release formaldehyde, and it’s produced when organic materials […]
On episode 200 of EHS On Tap, Marcel Guevara, Senior Product Manager, Intelex, talks about integrating EHS management systems and digital solutions. This episode is sponsored by Intelex.
In the ever-changing landscape of the construction industry, technological advancements continue to revolutionize the way projects are planned, executed, and managed. From groundbreaking innovations to smart solutions, construction professionals are increasingly relying on cutting-edge technologies to enhance safety, efficiency, and overall productivity on the jobsite. Three tech trends Here are the three technology trends shaping […]
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine the risks of nanotechnology exposure to workers and the guidance the federal government has provided on the topic. Workers have been exposed to engineered nanomaterials for more than two decades. According […]
When it comes to worker safety, fall prevention remains a high priority. Despite our best efforts, slips, trips, and falls continue to be one of the leading causes of occupational injuries and deaths. The Song of the Week keeps that in mind with a new wave gem from the early ’80s, “Stand or Fall” by […]
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we take a look at the OSHA 300 log and how to use it. If you’ve ever questioned what to record on your OSHA Form 300, short for OSHA Log of Injuries and […]
Are you an environment, health, and safety (EHS) professional with something to contribute to your professional community? If so, we want to hear from you! Faces of EHS is our feature series where we profile leaders in the EHS industry, shining a light on their background, best practices, trends, and, most importantly, how they keep […]
The construction industry fall protection standard remains the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) most frequently cited standard for the 12th year in a row, the agency announced on September 20. Patrick Kapust, acting director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented a list of preliminary figures for fiscal year (FY) 2022—the fiscal year ends September […]
On episode 200 of EHS On Tap, Marcel Guevara, Senior Product Manager, Intelex, talks about integrating EHS management systems and digital solutions. This episode is sponsored by Intelex.
OSHA provides PPE enforcement guidance (CPL 02-01-050) that outlines its interpretations of its general industry PPE standards (29 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910, Subpart I) and procedures for enforcing them. Here’s what you need to know about PPE enforcement procedures.