Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. The HMBP program provides vital information in the event of a release or threatened release of a hazardous material. 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: […]
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. California CUPAs protect the public and the environment by enforcing the six environmental programs that comprise the Unified Program. History of California CUPAs The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) was established in 1991 to oversee environmental protection programs statewide. The agency’s general mission is, “to restore, protect and enhance […]
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Cal/OSHA maintains a state health & safety plan that differs in some elements from the federal OSHA plan. Cal/OSHA vs. Federal OSHA: An Overview Since its establishment in late 1970, federal OSHA has maintained authority over assuring worker health & safety in the United States through a variety of […]
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. As photovoltaic solar panels become more prevalent, disposal may pose a unique challenge. DTSC Considers Universal Waste Management for Photovoltaic Solar Panels On March 25, 2019, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) held a public seminar on proposed regulations regarding the disposal of photovoltaic modules – […]
Written by: Virginia McCormick, NES, Inc. Federal OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program was developed to focus on the worst safety violators. OSHA’s Controversial Severe Violator Enforcement Program On June 18, 2010, federal OSHA implemented the Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP). According to the agency, the SVEP was enacted to, “more effectively focus enforcement efforts on […]
Written by: Joe Mangiardi, NES, Inc. Facility permitting regulation changes add new required training elements for TSDFs and LQGs starting in 2019. Hazardous Waste Facility Permitting Regulations Final regulations, entitled Hazardous Waste Facility Permitting Criteria, have recently been published by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). These finalized amendments to California Code of Regulations, […]
Written by: Joe Mangiardi, NES, Inc. Trenching and excavation fatalities have hit a high in recent years; the above safety poster can be downloaded here. Trenching and Excavation Fatalities on the Rise Following a recent upward trend in the rate of trenching and excavation fatalities, this month federal OSHA promulgated a trade release updating its National […]
Written by: Joe Mangiardi, NES, Inc. Relief for hotel housekeepers may have arrived with recent Cal/OSHA legislation: the causes of various musculoskeletal injuries are now required to be identified and managed by affected employers. Standard to Mitigate Hotel Housekeeping Injuries Now in Effect In January 2018 the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) unanimously voted […]
Written by: Joe Mangiardi, NES, Inc. DTSC has proposed finalizing CRT glass disposal regulations to address the problem of waste CRTs and CRT-containing devices piling up. CRT Glass Disposal in California On July 6, 2018 the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) opened the public comment period for proposed regulations that would set management standards […]
Written by: Joe Mangiardi, NES, Inc. Depending on the amount and type of hazardous waste generated at your facility, you may be subject to SB 14 reporting requirements. SB 14 Reporting Requirements Facilities in California that generate hazardous waste above certain thresholds are subject to SB 14 reporting requirements. SB 14 is California Senate Bill 14, […]
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