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...
by Caltha Company | Oct 5, 2017 | Air Quality, Hazardous Materials, OSHA
US OSHA began enforcing the respirable crystalline silica rule for the construction industry on September 23, 2017. The rule had been set to go into effect in June; however, the Department of Labor and OSHA delayed enforcement of the rule by 90 days. The delay was...
by Caltha, LLP | Jul 21, 2017 | Audit, Caltha LLP Project Summaries, Environmental Audit, EPCRA, Hazardous Materials, Industrial Wastewater, OSHA, Spill Prevention, TSCA, UST, Waste
Caltha LLP Project Summary Project: Compliance Audit Client: High Tech Manufacturer Location(s): Chicago, Illinois Key Elements: EH&S audit, hazardous waste, air permit, hazardous material storage, wastewater permit, PPE assessment, hazard communication Overview:...
by Caltha, LLP | Jul 20, 2017 | Caltha LLP Project Summaries, Environmental Review, EPCRA, Hazardous Materials, OSHA, Permitting, Reporting, Safety, Waste, Waste management
Caltha LLP Project Summary Project: Process Equipment Review Client: Specialty Medical Device Manufacturer Location(s): Minnesota Key Elements: New process equipment regulatory review Overview: Caltha was contracted to conduct an evaluation of environmental compliance...
