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...
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 | Nov 24, 2017 | Audit
Caltha LLP Project Summary Project: Environmental and Safety Compliance Audit Client: National Industrial Corporation Location(s): Mobile, Alabama Key Elements: EH&S audit, hazardous waste, air permit, hazardous material, wastewater permit, hazard communication,...
