by Caltha, LLP | Dec 21, 2017 | Hazardous Materials, OSHA, Product Stewardship
The current Hazard Communication Standard affects many, if not most, industrial and commercial employers in the US. Most will have developed Hazard Communication programs to meet the current OSHA requirements. Changes to the requirements will impact most of these...
by Caltha, LLP | Nov 30, 2017 | OSHA
The OSHA Hazard Communication requirements are generally considered one of the most difficult requirements to comply with. Material labeling and maintenance of the Material Safety Data Sheet (now referred to as Safety Data Sheet) control system are challenging for...
by Caltha, LLP | Nov 28, 2017 | Air Quality, Caltha LLP Services, Environmental Audit, Hazardous Materials, OSHA, Spill Prevention, Sustainability
Most anhydrous ammonia refrigeration operations are subject to the Accidental Release Prevention requirements in Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. These rules require facilities to prepare a Risk Management Plan (RMP) which includes details on...
by Caltha Company | Oct 31, 2017 | OSHA
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has release a final draft of it proposed International Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, designated ISO 45001. Publication of the final standard is likely to be in the first half of...
by Caltha Company | Oct 20, 2017 | Air Quality, Hazardous Materials, OSHA
US EPA has determined that the use of Trichloroethylene (TCE) in vapor degreasing presents an unreasonable health risk. Accordingly, EPA has proposed under TSCA section 6 to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution in commerce of TCE...
by Caltha Company | Oct 11, 2017 | Air Quality, Hazardous Materials, OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule limiting worker exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds. The rule contains standards for general industry, construction, and shipyards. All three standards take effect on May 20, 2017...
