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OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations for 2014

December 11, 2014

Sarah Carty

There have been significant changes in OSHA programs this year. The changes to hazard  communication (GHS) is being enforced as well as new fall protection requirements. OSHA enforcement has put an emphasis on temporary worker safety  and new recordkeeping and reporting rules have been released. An article from  Safety + Health magazine poses a great […]

Safely “Deck the Halls”

December 8, 2014

Sarah Carty

It’s Holiday decorating time once again. It is estimated this year Americans will spend six billion dollars on Christmas decorations alone according to the Nation Retail Federation.  If you have decorated or are planning to decorate for the holidays this year, please take a moment to review some of these Holiday Decoration Safety tips published […]

Insects good for cleaning up garbage

December 5, 2014

Sara Smith

A new study from North Carolina State University shows that insects and other arthropods play a significant role in disposing of garbage on the streets of Manhattan –from a December 2, 2014 news release.  Insects were shown to consume food waste (junk food) left in the median of New York City streets.  The study also […]

Insects good for cleaning up garbage

December 4, 2014

By: Karen Thompson (karent@smithmanage.com) A new study from North Carolina State University shows that insects and other arthropods play a significant role in disposing of garbage on the streets of Manhattan –from a December 2, 2014 news release.  Insects were shown to consume food waste (junk food) left in the median of New York City […]

EPA Issues a Revision of the CSAPR Rule

December 3, 2014

Sara Smith

Today EPA announced an interim final rule with request for comment to Amend Dates in Federal Implementation Plans Addressing Interstate Transport of Ozone and Fine Particulate Matter.  This is otherwise known as the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), the “Transport Rule” or the “Good Neighbor Rule” requires states to develop plans to reducing power plant […]

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