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Cannabis in California: From Then to Now

Cannabis in California: From Then to Now
Categories: Cannabis, EH&S Compliance, Health & Safety Training November 21, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Cannabis regulation has always been a complex topic for Californians. Cannabis in California: An Overview In 2016, voters in California approved ballot measure Proposition 64 to legalize recreational cannabis use statewide for anyone over the age of 21. At approximately $3 billion, California’s legal cannabis industry currently sits as […]

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Preparing for Workplace Inspections

Preparing for Workplace Inspections
Categories: EH&S Compliance, Health & Safety Training November 7, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Just as preparation is a key element in performing a job safely, it is also the key to performing well on workplace inspections. Workplace Inspections: Ensuring Safety for All Employers should always strive to provide a safe workplace for their employees. As the federal agency responsible for enforcing occupational […]

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California’s Protection from Wildfire Smoke Regulation

California’s Protection from Wildfire Smoke Regulation
Categories: EH&S Compliance, EH&S News, Health & Safety Training October 24, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. California’s Protection from Wildfire Smoke regulation aims to protect workers throughout the 2019 fire season. Worker Protection from Wildfire Smoke Implemented Following a devastating fire season that impacted much of the state in November of 2018, California adopted an emergency Protection from Wildfire Smoke regulation in July 2019. The […]

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AB 1429: Reporting Changes for California HMBPs

AB 1429: Reporting Changes for California HMBPs
Categories: EH&S Compliance, EH&S News, Health & Safety Training October 10, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Under AB 1429, certain California facilities now have extended deadlines for hazardous materials reporting. AB 1429: Reporting Changes Effective Now In 1986, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) established the Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) Program, which prevents or minimizes damage to the public and the environment […]

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eVQ 2019: A Step-by-Step Guide to Compliance

eVQ 2019: A Step-by-Step Guide to Compliance
Categories: EH&S Compliance September 26, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Hazardous waste generators must obtain and maintain the proper State and federal identification numbers. eVQ Background Any business that generates more than 100 kg of RCRA non-acute hazardous waste or more than 1 kg of RCRA acutely hazardous waste or that transports (or offers for transport), treats, or disposes […]

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Title 24 & The California Fire Code

Title 24 & The California Fire Code
Categories: EH&S Compliance September 12, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. While building and fire safety standards were being solidified in the early 1900s, many California business owners initially resisted the changes due to increased costs. This article is part of a special dedicated series that covers California CUPAs and the Unified Program. For a complete overview, see the June […]

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Underground Storage Tank Regulations: The UST Program

Underground Storage Tank Regulations: The UST Program
Categories: EH&S Compliance August 29, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. The UST Program, as part of California’s Unified Program, helps to protect the public and the environment from discharges and releases of hazardous substances from USTs. This article is part of a special dedicated series that covers California CUPAs and the Unified Program. For a complete overview, see the […]

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Aboveground Storage Tank Regulations

Aboveground Storage Tank Regulations
Categories: EH&S Compliance, Health & Safety Training August 15, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. APSA and its federal complements ensure that facility owners and employees are prepared to respond to accidental petroleum releases. This article is part of a special dedicated series that covers California CUPAs and the Unified Program. For a complete overview, see the June 2019 NES article California CUPA Overview: […]

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The CalARP Program & Risk Management Plans

The CalARP Program & Risk Management Plans
Categories: EH&S Compliance August 1, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. The CalARP Program may reduce the severity of consequences following accidental hazardous materials releases. This article is part of a special dedicated series that covers California CUPAs and the Unified Program. For a complete overview, see the June 2019 NES article California CUPA Overview: Enforcing the CalEPA Unified Program. […]

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The DTSC Hazardous Waste Generators Program

The DTSC Hazardous Waste Generators Program
Categories: EH&S Compliance, Health & Safety Training July 18, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. The DTSC Hazardous Waste Generators program, as enforced by local CUPAs, regulates the hazardous waste generated by California businesses. This article is part of a special dedicated series that covers California CUPAs and the Unified Program. For a complete overview, see the June 2019 NES article California CUPA Overview: […]

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