A robust emergency management framework, such as the one provided in NFPA 1600, is vital to ensure companies are prepared for future disruptions and remain operational in times of crisis. What is NPFA 1660 & Why is it Important? NFPA 1660 is a new consensus standard put forth by NFPA’s Emergency Response & Responder Safety […]
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When a PSM Compliance Audit Leads to a PSI Overhaul
A Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance audit at a manufacturing facility in Israel led to a large-scale Process Safety Information (PSI) overhaul resulting in 15 new piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and a comprehensive equipment table that consolidated unique equipment identification numbers, safe operating limits, materials of construction, and applicable codes and standards for all […]
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EnSafe Welcomes NEPA Expert Joyce Barkley to the Team
In response to EnSafe’s growing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and ecological workload, EnSafe is excited to announce the recent addition of Joyce Barkley to the EnSafe team. As a Senior Environmental Scientist, Joyce brings over 27 years of environmental and planning experience, much of which has been focused on Department of Transportation (DOT) and […]
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Are You Subject to EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP)? We Can Help!
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) that trap heat in the atmosphere via 40 CFR Part 98 and requires annual reporting through EPA’s electronic GHG Reporting Tool (e-GGRT) by March 31 each year with information from the previous calendar year. Who is required to report GHG emissions? Applicability is […]
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OSHA Announces Annual Adjustments to OSHA Civil Penalties for 2023
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has changed civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2023. OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations will increase from $14,502 per violation to $15,625 per violation. The maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations will increase from $145,027 per violation to $156,259 per violation. Also, OSHA […]
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