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OSHA Publishes Plans for 2014
January 2, 2014
There are several dates in 2014 that were mentioned in the OSHA portion of the US Department of Labor’s Fall 2013 Regulatory Agenda, that employers should take notice of: January 27, 2014- Cutoff date to comment on the proposed rule aimed at cutting in half occupational exposure levels to silica dust. OSHA’s public hearings on […]
EPA Releases a New Framework for Implementing the TMDL Program
December 20, 2013
Last week another “Stoner Memo” was published. This time, the memo announced a new framework for implementing the Clean Water Act Section 303(d) Program – in other words, the TMDL program. The full memo can be read here, but highlights include: States and EPA have been developing this framework since August 2011; The framework “does […]
City of Vancouver launches cigarette waste recycling program
December 19, 2013
The City of Vancouver launched a new pilot program called “The Cigarette Waste Brigade” to recycle cigarette waste (i.e. cigarette butts). It is the first cigarette waste recycling program in the world. The program launched in November 2013 with the installation of 110 new cigarette recycling receptacles in downtown Vancouver. The goal of the program […]
Holiday Safety Tips
December 18, 2013
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season brings about many things but the last thing on your mind is probably safety. Safety tips for the holidays can pertain to decorating, ladders, food safety and even vehicle safety. Here are a few tips from the National Safety Council (NSC) to help ensure you have a […]