by Jim Davis, Environmental Risk Management | Jun 19, 2014 | Environmental Services, Industrial Health & Safety Services
The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Requirement EPA requires reporting of toxic chemical releases under EPCRA, and facilities that manufacture, process, or use toxic chemicals over certain quantities must file annual reports estimating the amounts released to the...
by Jim Davis, Environmental Risk Management | Jun 11, 2014 | Environmental Services, Industrial Health & Safety Services
SPCC is the abbreviation for the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule. An EPA regulator from the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) recently revealed the most common SPCC violations he finds on field inspections. Typical Violations from All...
by Jim Davis, Environmental Risk Management | May 28, 2014 | Environmental Services, Industrial Health & Safety Services
Anyone who manufactures, imports, or exports hazardous chemicals is required by the EPA to comply with Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Anyone transporting anything not on the TSCA list of chemicals must notify the EPA at least 90 days before producing or...
by Jim Davis, Environmental Risk Management | May 20, 2014 | Environmental Services, Industrial Health & Safety Services
If your facility falls under Emergency Preparedness and Community Right-to-know Act (EPCRA) requirements, there’s more to do then just TRI reporting. Here’s a checklist to help you make sure you cover you bases with all the regulations. Have the requirements handy Do...
by Jim Davis, Environmental Risk Management | May 15, 2014 | Environmental Services, Industrial Health & Safety Services
If a state or federal environmental agency came to your facilities today, would you be ready? If the answer is no, then you need to prepare yourself quickly. Environmental regulations are complex and reach far in to most operations. Even the most knowledgeable and...
by Jim Davis, Environmental Risk Management | Apr 29, 2014 | Environmental Services, Industrial Health & Safety Services
When Mercury is spilled, the droplets can emit odorless vapors that are colorless and very toxic. These droplets can be lost in very small spaces and create major problems, no matter how small the spill. If you feel unsafe cleaning up Mercury or any other hazardous...
