by Caltha, LLP | Sep 7, 2020 | Hazardous Materials, OSHA, Uncategorized
OSHA has amended its existing construction and shipyard standards for occupational exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds to clarify certain provisions and simplify or improve compliance. These changes are designed to accomplish three goals: to more...
by Caltha, LLP | Aug 14, 2018 | FAQ, Hazardous Materials, OSHA, Product Stewardship
US and international shipping regulations require that shippers determine if shipments contain marine pollutants and, if so, comply with additional safeguards. Manufacturers and importers of chemical substances often need to determine if they products are regulated as...
by Caltha, LLP | Mar 2, 2018 | EMS-ISO 14001, FAQ, OSHA
For many organizations considering developing a formal Environmental Management System (EMS) or Safety Management System (SMS) or becoming registered under ISO 14001 or now ISO 45001, two questions asked early on are: What will it cost? and, How long will it take? To...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 7, 2018 | Hazardous Materials, OSHA, Spill Prevention
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released a revised 2018 edition of NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. This version replaces the prior edition published in 2015. NFPA 30 is referenced in numerous OSHA, emergency prevention and pollution...
by Caltha, LLP | Jan 8, 2018 | Environmental Audit, Hazardous Materials, OSHA, Product Stewardship, Sustainability
Caltha LLP Project Summary Project: Product Stewardship Audit / Product Responsibility Audit / Product SDS, Labeling Audit Client: Paper Manufacturer Location(s): Massachusetts Key Elements: Compliance audit, Safety data sheet, HAZCOM 2012 compliance, product label...
by Caltha, LLP | Jan 1, 2018 | OSHA
On December 22 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld the OSHA crystalline silica rule, rejecting all objections raised by industry groups. In 2016, OSHA had published a final rule regulating workplace exposure to silica, Occupational Exposure...
