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Remember 2017 is a Renewal Year for Certified Wastewater Operators

September 12, 2017

Certified wastewater operators in MA are required to renew their certification every two years, with renewals due by December 31st of odd-numbered years. Active operators are required to obtain twenty training contact hours (TCHs) over the two-year renewal period. If you are like many other operators, you might be scrambling to complete your TCH criteria by the end of the year.

September 5, 2017

Almost every facility utilizes contractors in some capacity, whether it is on a routine basis or a sporadic agreement for a specific project. Whenever you hire contractors, be sure to consider the contractor safety program that needs to be implemented.

August 29, 2017

OSHA is launching their Injury Tracking Application (ITA) for employers to electronically submit injury and illness data in compliance with the final rule to improve tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses. Every facility should determine the applicability of 29 CFR 1904, Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, to their facility.

August 22, 2017

Many people do not realize the extent of the resources that should be dedicated to an EHS program in order to make is successful. Implementing a comprehensive EHS program takes significant investment in both time and money.

August 15, 2017

EPA’s Nanotechnology Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Rule became effective on August 14, 2017. Manufacturers and processors of certain chemical substances are subject to reporting and recordkeeping requirements pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

August 1, 2017

Do you know which chemicals in your inventory are highly hazardous, require special handling procedures, or require specific storage considerations? There are various measures that can be put into place to screen and track chemicals of special concern so the answer to this question is always yes.

July 25, 2017

It is easy to say that the importance of developing an effective safety training program should not be overlooked, but how do you put a fun and therefore effective safety training program into practice?

July 17, 2017

Have you taken the time to thoroughly review the ventilation system at your facility? The answer to this question is hopefully yes, and as facility changes are initiated, ventilation consequences should be taken into consideration.

July 11, 2017

Does your company offer first aid and CPR training to employees on a voluntary basis? Of course if an AED is present in the company’s space, CPR and AED training needs to take place.

June 27, 2017

With a holiday weekend approaching, and many people getting ready for vacations and weekend plans, ask yourself if you are confidently aware of what happens after hours at your facility. Is there an established policy for signing in and out after hours?

June 20, 2017

Have you ever wondered how much money an incident or accident could cost your company? OSHA’s “$afety Pays” program is an interactive program that allows users to assess the potential impact that an occupational injury or illness could have on their bottom line.

June 6, 2017

When was the last time that you conducted an inventory of the flammable materials stored at your facility? A weekly or monthly inventory may be necessary if you are strictly limited by the volumes allowed in accordance with the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code.

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Chemical Safety

Remember 2017 is a Renewal Year for Certified Wastewater Operators

Consider Contractor Safety

Determine Applicability of OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application

Recognize EHS Program Resources

Review EPA’s Guidance on New Nanotechnology Reporting and Recordkeeping Rule

Address Chemicals of Specific Concern

Don’t Let Safety Training Just Check a Box

Review Ventilation Requirements

Should You Offer First Aid and CPR Training?

Do You Know What Happens After Hours?

Assess the Financial Impact of Incidents and Accidents

Conduct Routine Inventories of Flammable Storage

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