OSHA Proposes Rule to Roll Back Injury Reporting
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OSHA has proposed a rule to better protect personally identifiable information, but will worker safety be compromised as a result?
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California Industrial Stormwater Compliance Strategies & Lessons Learned
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Is your California facility complying with the Industrial General Permit for Storm Water? Our QISP-certified stormwater professionals share challenges, successes, and lessons learned.
Read MoreGRI Standards Updates: OHS and Water
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GRI’s water and occupational health and safety standards were updated on June 28, 2018. Learn how the changes, new disclosures and requirements will impact your organization’s sustainability reporting.
Read MoreOSHA's General Industry Silica Standard Enforcement Has Begun
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As of June 23, 2018, the new OSHA General Industry Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule became fully enforceable. Learn what measures your organization can take to move toward compliance.
Read MoreHow Will Scrap Metal Recyclers Be Impacted by New Air Quality Regulations in California?
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The metals industry in California is currently the focus of aggressive rule-making by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Is your facility prepared to comply with the new regulations?
Read MoreWorking Past the Deadline to Contain Workplace Silica
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Complying with OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule starts with a thorough and manageable sampling plan. Learn more in Trent Blake’s article on OSHA's Silica Rule, published in Foundry Management & Technology's Foundry Magazine.
Read MoreSafety Tips for Working in the Heat
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Working in the summer heat can create a variety of health conditions. Here are a few hot tips to help keep you safe, healthy and productive!
Read MoreRobotic Automation in Manufacturing & Safety Compliance
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To remain competitive in today’s marketplace with robotic automation, production capabilities, cost, quality, and safety all must be taken into consideration.
Read MoreActive Shooter Response Training & Workplace Violence Prevention
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Workplace violence is a growing threat in the United States. Active shooter events are also an increasing threat to businesses, schools and other organizations. Workplace violence preparedness and active shooter response plans can save lives. Does your organization have the right training in place?
Read MoreWork Zone Driving Habits - Crash Facts
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Driving habits in work zones play a major role in employee safety. In recognition of Work Zone Awareness Week, please review these facts from the Federal Highway Administration and consider your driving habits in Work Zones.
Read MoreOSHA's New Beryllium Standard Takes Effect
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OSHA has issued a final rule to protect workers by limiting their exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds in an effort to prevent chronic beryllium disease and lung cancer. Beryllium is a recognized health hazard. Learn who is most at risk and when this new rule takes effect.
Read MoreEU Non-Financial Reporting Directive Implications
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Are You Now Required to Report Non-Financial Information? Non-Financial Information may be buried in a periodic financial report like a 10-K, but often, key metrics are disclosed in a standalone Sustainability Report. Evaluate the implications of Directive 2014/95/EU on your company.
Read MoreNew ISO 45001 Standard & ISO 14001:2015 Transition
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The new ISO 45001 Standard for Occupational Health and Management Systems will assist organizations with improving employee safety, reducing workplace risks and creating overall healthier and safer working conditions. Learn the benefits of becoming certified in ISO 45001 and transitioning to ISO 14001:2015.
Read MoreIndiana Stormwater Proposed Bill Goes To Senate
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An Indiana Bill (HB 1096) on Stormwater Management, has passed the House and is going for a vote in the Senate. Learn more about how this bill prohibits cities and other local governments with separate storm sewers (MS4) from having more stringent Stormwater requirements than the Indiana State rule of 1 acre.
Read MoreU.S. EPA Delays Water Rule (WOTUS) for Two Years
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The U.S. EPA said that the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule will not be applicable for two years while it works to repeal and replace the Obama-era clean water regulation. Learn more about how the rule redefines the federal government's power over small waterways.
Read MoreOSHA Raises Penalties for Workplace Violations
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OSHA has increased the civil penalty amounts for violations of workplace safety and health standards in 2018, raising the rates by two percent from last year. We have included OSHA’s 2018 rates for each type of violation.
Read MoreNew ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management System Standard
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The final vote on the ISO 45001 Health and Safety standard passed at the end of January with 93% in favor of passage. ISO 45001 will replace OHSAS 18001 and is an Integrated Management Standard, aligned with ISOs 9001 & 14001. For more information please contact us.
Read MoreEPA Withdraws "Once In, Always In" Clean Air Act Policy
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Important Clean Air Action: The U.S. EPA withdrew the “once-in-always-in” policy under the CAA which required major sources to comply with MACT standards. Under the new policy, a facility can be reclassified as a smaller area source and as a result be subject to less stringent requirements.
Read MoreCreate Value in 2018 with Sustainability Reporting
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Start off the new year by resolving to make your workplace more sustainable by implementing green-procurement policies or assisting with sustainability reporting. KERAMIDA’s GRI and CDP training courses provide the skills you need to turn these resolutions into real impact.
Read MoreEquity-based Crowdfunding for Brownfield Redevelopment
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The idea of combining brownfield redevelopment with ESG investing through equity-based crowdfunding has sparked a lot of excitement. This idea brings together environmentally and socially motivated investors with potential projects that transform blighted neighborhoods into healthy communities.
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