by Michael L. Walker, PE, CEM, LEED-AP | Aug 7, 2018 | Process Safety Management System Design |
On May 17, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Administrator requested public comment on several proposed changes to the final Risk Management Program (RMP) Amendments issued on January 13, 2017. The EPA is proposing to rescind amendments relating to:...
by Dave Dunbar | Apr 10, 2018 | Air Permitting, Energy / MACT Compliance, Energy and Environment, Energy Audits, Environmental Due Diligence, Environmental Permitting and Control System Design, Hazardous Waste Management, Site Remediation, Soil and Groundwater Investigation, SPCC Plans, Sustainability, UST Management, Water Quality Programs |
The measurement of environmental trends and performance provides a foundation upon which to establish effective policies. Over the past 20 years, Yale and Columbia Universities, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, have developed a series of 24...
by Dave Dunbar | Feb 21, 2018 | Air Permitting, Energy / MACT Compliance, Energy and Environment, Energy Audits, Engineering Due Diligence, Environmental Due Diligence, Environmental Permitting and Control System Design, Hazardous Waste Management, Site Remediation, Soil and Groundwater Investigation, SPCC Plans, Sustainability, UST Management, Water Quality Programs |
According to a recent survey conducted by ISideWith.com, there are 7 environmental issues on the minds of Americans in 2018. They are the following: Climate Change Paris Climate Agreement Offshore Oil Drilling Dakota Access Pipeline Alternative Energy Fracking Plastic...
by Bill Taylor, CSP | Feb 6, 2018 | Fall Protection, Safety Engineering, Safety Training |
With their new standard, 1910.140-Personal Fall Protection Equipment, OSHA has met a critical need for general industry employers who have employees performing work at heights. Much of the new standard is old-hat…information we were already familiar with as a result...
by Dave Dunbar | Oct 17, 2017 | Air Permitting, Energy Audits, Environmental Due Diligence, Environmental Permitting and Control System Design |
An Environmental Management System (EMS) is defined as “a set of processes and practices that enable an organization to reduce its environmental impacts and increase its operating efficiency.” This may sound like a lot of work and an overwhelming job for many...
by Michael L. Walker, PE, CEM, LEED-AP | Sep 6, 2017 | Mock OSHA Inspections, OSHA Recordkeeping, Process Safety Management, Process Safety Management System Design, Safety Engineering |
Having an effective Process Safety Management (PSM) program is more than just a compliance issue. Yes, Federal and State agencies continue to conduct OSHA PSM inspections. However, not giving your PSM program the attention it deserves could result in a catastrophe...
