Even as many workplaces begin to see open docks and other work areas for the summer, wildfire smoke has become a prevalent concern. Be sure that if your site is located in an area that is affected by such smoke, that you have a safety plan in place to minimize the impacts and protect your…
PHMSA announces ICR renewal for IBC’s and Portable Tanks
Rolling into the third week of May finds the regulatory world relatively quiet. If you haven’t had a chance yet to get your summer heat safety program set up, maybe use the break to finish it! Here’s the latest: PHMSA The agency published a request for comment on its plan to request renewal of six…
DG Digest: USPS updates Pub 52, will start collecting electronic data to ensure safe DG handling on July 9, 2023
The weekend just concluded featured the annual Earth Day commemoration. While opinions may differ on the direction of environmental policies, every company can usually benefit from ideas that help to reduce waste streams and that allow for the more effective use of consumable resources like energy and water. Both these things can help to reduce…
DG Digest: PHMSA publishes a safety advisory related to the recent train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Here we are in April! Spring Break time is here, so let’s all be sure that we have planned how we will help employees stay safe during a period when many workplaces may be shorthanded or have employees daydreaming of the beach (don’t we all!). Hopefully, warmer weather will soon give all of us a…
DG Digest: New Information Collection Request (ICR) Proposal From OSHA Regarding the Lead Standard
This coming week will bring the official start of spring—no doubt we’re all happy about that! Meanwhile, we need to start preparing our facilities for the spring storm season in much of the country. Be sure that your emergency shelter plans and areas are ready and your employees are trained to respond to warnings correctly.…
DG Digest: FRA calls special meeting of its Rail Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) to examine the train derailment in Ohio
Welcome to Daylight Savings Time! It’s “that” week again, so as HSE professionals, it’s our job to be alert for employees that may be suffering from the disjointed reaction to the change “Spring Forward” in particular can engender for some people. Let’s make sure that no one suffers and injury because they feel a little…
DG DIGEST: PHMSA Proposes Amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
March is here, and the beginning of meteorological spring. So, let’s all hope for a warm-up, and soon! Meanwhile, keep hanging in there. Winter safety time isn’t over just yet. Help keep your employees warm, dry, and on secure footing around your workplace. Here’s the latest regulatory news from a significant week of activity: PHMSA…
DG Digest: PHMSA publishes public meeting schedule in advance of ICAO and UNSCOE TDG sessions; and U.S. agencies publish semi-annual regulatory agendas.
The end of February is here, but the grind of winter weather hangs on for a while et. Much of the country is battling snow and cold. Grit your teeth and hang in there—warmer days are coming. Meanwhile, be sure that your workplace keeps on top of snow removal, ice treatments, and keeping employees that…
DG Digest: FMCSA opens comment period for proposed changes to Safety Measurement System (SMS)
It’s President’s Day in the US today—a federal holiday. But the DG world never sleeps! There’s always something moving someplace, so it’s always a good time to stay up to date on the latest changes. That’s the mission of our blog, so read ahead to see what the latest news is: PHMSA It’s time for…
DG Digest: FAA Publishes Penalty Fee Correction Notice
The groundhog saw his shadow (at least, the “official” one in Punxsutawney, PA did) and so unsurprisingly— it’s still going to be winter for awhile! Let’s all stay focused on helping our fellow employees stay safe by keeping those walkways and drains clear of snow and ice, paying special attention to those working outdoors, and…