Month: October 2019
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Environmental Protection Agency Submits New Water Testing Proposal
New water testing procedures for utility companies were submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency last week. Almost three decades have passed since the Environmental Protection Agency has updated the requirements. Furthermore, a controversial piece of the new proposal swirls around the removal of old lead water pipes in the ground. Instead, testing frequency will be…
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Workplace Safety Violation Fines Increased For First Time Since 1990 in Nevada
The Nevada state Senate took a measure to improve workplace safety this week. For the first time since 1990 Nevada employers will face a significant increase in fines. In 2015 the federal government raised fine amounts and how “Catastrophes” (loss of life or limb) are investigated. Senate Bill 40 authorizes the Nevada safety authorities to…
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Learn about RRP Program Requirements and Apply Online
If you, or your company is working in houses built prior to 1978 your company has to register as a Certified Firm, and you have to employ at least one Certified Renovator. In some states, you will have to have more than one certified renovator. Furthermore, for every project in a house built prior to…
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Free Webinar on Hearing Conservation
EHS Today is a fantastic resource for free safety training. Today while browsing, I found a phenomenal free resource on hearing conservation. This free webinar title is called Managing Common Hearing Concerns. Check it out if you are looking to brush up on your workplace hearing safety. So what does OSHA require when it comes…