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EHS Metrics Audio Conference - June 11
Join us on June 11 for an enlightening discussion of the best ways to measure and analyze your EHS data. Our experts--two experienced safety professionals--will guide you through the process of developing measurable protocols and share a real-world case study that demonstrates how the protocols work.
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Planning for the Purchase of a Superfund Site
If you're thinking about purchasing a privately owned Superfund site, there are some questions to ask before taking the plunge.
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9 Simple Ways to Be Ready for an Investigation
Your facility will be investigated from time to time for a number of reasons, including the nature of your business, your compliance history, a citizen complaint, a spill or release, and whether regular investigations are required by particular environmental laws. So, what can you do to up your confidence level in the event of an environmental investigation?
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This Week's Poll
Is your facility prepared for an environmental investigation?
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Last Week's Poll
Last week we asked about environmental insurance policies. Find out how many think they are a good idea.
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Polar Bears to Be Protected Under ESA
DOI has listed the polar bear as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). According to DOI, the listing is based on the best available science, which shows that loss of sea ice threatens and will likely continue to threaten polar bear habitat.
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Nut Company Fined for Failing to Close Large-Capacity Cesspools
EPA recently reached an agreement with a Hawaiian macadamia nut company for a $75,000 fine for failing to close three large-capacity cesspools by April 2005 at its Hilo facility on the Big Island.
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Tool of the Week
Mold Awareness (PPT)
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Chemical Regulations: Know All the Facts!
Unravel the complexities of the chemicals you have in your cabinet with BLR's special report, What Chemical Regulations Affect You?
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Ask the Experts: Groundwater
What is the EPA groundwater protection and cleanup strategy for RCRA corrective action?
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[The Ask the Experts question is available to everyone for 1 week.]
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PEL Lowered for Asbestos in Mines
A revised standard intended to protect miners from exposure to asbestos falls into step with the existing asbestos standard issued in 1994 by U.S. OSHA for industrial employees. Published by MSHA, the revised standard applies to asbestos exposure in metal and nonmetal mines, surface coal mines, and surface areas of underground coal mines.
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Hazardous Waste Labeling
This thread seeks advice on labeling hazardous waste barrels that will eventually be recycled. Think you can help?
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OSHA Challenge: Injuries
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the final count of fatal work injuries in the United States in 2006 has been revised upward to 5,840. Based on this final count, the overall 2006 fatality rate was:
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Featured Environmental Resources
RegUpdate.BLR.com
This twice-weekly e-mail notification service from BLR's environmental compliance experts keeps you updated on all state and federal regulatory activity.
Easy EHS Plan--Forklift Operator Safety
A simple yet complete solution that delivers all the tools you need to develop a fully prepared, customizable, site-specific EHS plan for your organization.
2007 Most Misunderstood Environmental Regs Special Report
This report is a sampling of what the environmental editors at BLR think are some of the more perplexing regulations that EHS managers had to deal with in 2007.
Computer-Based Training: Emergency and Disaster
This interactive training tool lets you train your employees to minimize serious injuries with interesting training they take at their own pace.
Environmental Compliance in [Your State]
The tried-and-true solution for federal and state environmental compliance.
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