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Occupational Noise Exposure, Ototoxicants & the Year of Sound

Occupational Noise Exposure, Ototoxicants & the Year of Sound
Categories: EH&S Compliance, Health & Safety Training, Industrial Hygiene March 5, 2020
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Employers must take certain measures to ensure that their workers are protected from harmful occupational noise exposure. Occupational Noise Exposure: From Construction Yards to 250 Miles Above Earth From sports venues to construction yards, occupational noise exposure has largely been accepted as just another workplace hazard. In fact, occupational […]

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2019 Biennial Report: Impending Deadline & Important Changes

2019 Biennial Report: Impending Deadline & Important Changes
Categories: EH&S Compliance, EH&S News February 20, 2020
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. California’s large quantity generators of hazardous waste may be affected by new reporting changes to the 2019 Biennial Report cycle. 2019 Biennial Report Cycle Closing Soon As the March 1st deadline gets closer, RCRA large quantity generators (LQGs) of hazardous waste only have a little over a week left […]

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SB 205: Regulating Storm Water Pollution in California

SB 205: Regulating Storm Water Pollution in California
Categories: EH&S Compliance, EH&S News, Storm Water February 6, 2020
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. California facilities that discharge storm water from their properties must have specific permit coverage. SB 205 Passed to Further Protect State Water Quality Effective January 1, 2020, certain regulated California companies must demonstrate proof of enrollment in a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, if such a permit […]

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OSHA’s Top 10 List of Citations for 2019

OSHA’s Top 10 List of Citations for 2019
Categories: EH&S Compliance, EH&S News, Health & Safety Training January 9, 2020
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. OSHA’s top 10 list of citations for 2019 has been released, and it looks very similar to the previous year. OSHA’s Top 10 List Nearly Identical to 2018 List – With One Exception OSHA’s Top 10 list of frequently cited violations for fiscal year 2019 was announced in September […]

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Cannabis Industry Hazards & Safety Training

Cannabis Industry Hazards & Safety Training
Categories: Cannabis, EH&S Compliance, Health & Safety Training December 19, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Cannabis industry hazards present themselves in a multitude of forms; providing regular, function-specific, and effective safety training is a vital component to all employers’ efforts to protect their employees and their businesses. Constantly Shifting Cannabis Industry Hazards & Regular Training The cannabis industry, just like any industry, must be […]

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Occupational Silica Inhalation Regulations Under Fire

Occupational Silica Inhalation Regulations Under Fire
Categories: EH&S Compliance, EH&S News, Health & Safety Training December 5, 2019
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. A case report regarding silica-related diseases in the engineered stone fabrication industry has prompted lawmakers to review inhalation standards. Regulators Seek Review of Occupational Silica Inhalation Following Case Report In October 2019, the U.S. House Committee of Education and Labor issued a letter to the Department of Labor regarding […]

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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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