Written by: Joe Mangiardi, NES, Inc. The marijuana industry has come a long way toward establishing its legitimacy, but there is still more work to be done to ensure the health and safety of industry workers. Lack of Marijuana Industry Health and Safety Training Results of a study of cannabis workers in Colorado have exposed a […]
Written by: Joe Mangiardi, NES, Inc. EPA’s e-Manifest system is set to go live June 30, 2018. E-Manifest System for Manifest Submittals The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has scheduled the launch of its newly developed e-Manifest system for June 30, 2018. This is the date on which receiving facilities will have to submit electronic and/or paper […]
Written by: Joe Mangiardi, NES, Inc. Effective for 2018, chemical hazard categories for Hazardous Materials Business Plan reporting have been expanded. Hazardous Materials Business Plan Reporting: From Five to Twenty-Four If your California business handles hazardous materials, you might be aware of the existing annual Hazardous Materials Business Plan reporting requirements. However, finalized on December 28, […]
Written by: Joe Mangiardi, NES, Inc. OSHA’s top 10 list of citations for 2017 has been released, with one newcomer joining the group this past year. OSHA’s Top 10 List: Repeating the Past Federal OSHA’s top 10 list of frequently cited violations for fiscal year 2017 was released in September at the annual National Safety […]
Written by: Brittiny Harris, NES, Inc. The rate of reported workplace injuries and illnesses fell slightly between 2015 and 2016. Lower Rate of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Reported in 2016 Recent data indicate that the rate of workplace injuries and illnesses in California has decreased from the previous year’s numbers. Compared to the reported number […]
Written by: Brittiny Harris & Joe Mangiardi, NES, Inc. Beginning August 30, 2018, Proposition 65 will require warning labels to more clearly convey chemical dangers to California consumers. California Warning Labels Law Becoming More Stringent Proposition 65, the law requiring all products sold in California to have labels providing “clear and reasonable warnings” of any harmful […]
Written by: Brittiny Harris, NES, Inc. Is it scrap metal? Is it a hazardous waste? Is it both? This article explores the federal and California state regulations guiding the proper management of these materials. Defining Scrap Metal Discerning whether a material is considered to be scrap metal under federal and/or state regulations can be difficult. […]
Written by: Brittiny Harris, NES, Inc. Smoke from 2017 California wildfires has inundated urban areas, creating low air quality and presenting severe smoke inhalation hazards. Wildfires Create Smoke Inhalation Hazards California is dealing with one of the most disastrous fire seasons in its history, and with these fires come serious smoke inhalation hazards. An October […]
Written by: Brittiny Harris, NES, Inc. Diacetyl exposure in coffee processing presents a health hazard for employees. Diacetyl Exposure in Coffee Roasting and Packaging Facilities The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released findings regarding potentially dangerous diacetyl […]
Written by: Brittiny Harris, NES, Inc. In an effort to protect employees and the environment, hazardous waste permitting criteria regulations are set to change by the end of 2017. Proposed Updates to Hazardous Waste Permitting Regulations The Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) has recently initiated the public comment period for proposed changes to hazardous […]
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