Spill Containment and Spill Cleanup Solutions
It's not uncommon for employees to accidentally spill chemicals and liquids when transferring them into different containers. This may not seem like a serious problem, but even nontoxic chemical spills can create a serious risk for slip-and-fall … [Continue reading]
Work-related accidents can place a heavy financial toll on businesses. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than 4.1 million U.S. workers suffer a serious injury while on the job each year. The rate of … [Continue reading]
The Houston Ship Channel, one of the country's busiest seaports, was left crippled and in a state of disarray following the spill of an estimated 168,000 gallons of crude oil. The spill occurred on March 22nd when a barge traveling through the … [Continue reading]
One of the most common types of chemical spills in the workplace is oil. It's used in everything from forklifts and trucks to the industrial machines and lifting equipment. Although it’s considered low toxicity, oil spills in the workplace pose a … [Continue reading]
Alpha Natural Resources, one of the country's largest producers of thermal coal, agreed to a $27.5 million fine along with an additional $200 million used to clean up their coal plants and mines throughout the Appalachian region. The company is … [Continue reading]
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 18.1% of U.S. population smokes cigarettes. While numbers have steadily declined over the past 60 years (43% of Americans smoked in the 1940s), there's still a large … [Continue reading]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed new changes to the country's Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) in an effort to reduce agricultural workers' exposure to toxic pesticides. There are around a dozen specific … [Continue reading]
On Monday, officials with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new rule that would place restrictions on sulfur emissions in gasoline. This is one step in a larger plan for creating a cleaner environment, but not everyone is thrilled … [Continue reading]
Slip-and-fall accidents can place a serious financial burden on a company. When a worker falls and suffers an injury while on the job, the company is responsible for paying his or her medical bills along with lost wages through Workers' Compensation. … [Continue reading]
Do you frequently use washcloths or rags to wipe up oil, lubricants or other solvents in your workplace? If so, you'll want to familiarize yourself with the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rule regarding solvent-contaminated wipes. It … [Continue reading]