Found 169 Results Page 1 of 17 Ensuring Workplace Safety: Navigating the EPA’s New Standards for Methylene ChlorideOn May 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule targeting the hazardous health risks posed by Methylene Chloride. The mandate prohibits all consumer applications (e.g., paint and coating strippers) and most commercial uses of Methylene Chloride. It mandates enhanced safety protocols for workers under a Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) […] Tags: compliance, EPA, Methylene Chloride, OSHA, safeguard, WCPP June 11, 2024 Navigating EPA’s RMP Rule: Safer Communities by Chemical Accident PreventionOn March 11, 2024, additional requirements were finalized for companies that manufacture, distribute, process, or use chemicals regulated under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Risk Management Program (RMP). These amendments to the RMP Rule, known as the Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention Rule, became effective on May 10, 2024, with several requirements extended through […] Tags: compliance, EPA, PHAs, RMP June 4, 2024 EnSafe Welcomes John Knopf, CSP, as our New Corporate Safety DirectorWe are thrilled to announce the appointment of John Knopf, CSP as the new Corporate Safety Director at EnSafe. Boasting a distinguished 30-year career in Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability across various industries, John is a highly skilled professional with a dedicated focus on people and safety. As Corporate Safety Director, John will spearhead our […] Tags: EHS, health and safety, John Knopf, Safety Director April 25, 2024 EnSafe Founder Phil Coop Receives Lifetime Achievement AwardEnSafe, a leading provider of engineering, environmental, health & safety, and technology solutions, announced today that its Chairman and Co-Founder, Phil Coop, has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Environmental Business Journal (EBJ). The award is part of EBJ’s annual Business Achievement Awards, which celebrate the accomplishments and innovations of the environmental industry. […] Tags: Lifetime Achievement Award, Phil Coop April 16, 2024 PFAS MCLs FinalizedOn April 10, 2024, U.S. EPA announced finalization of drinking water standards, also known as Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and a Hazard Index MCL for mixtures of specific PFAS. MCLs and non-zero MCL Goals are enforceable standards for public drinking water systems. The new PFAS MCLs are expected […] Tags: MCLs, PFAS, polyfluoroalkyl substances April 11, 2024 Safety Gap Analyses to Reduce Incident Rates at UtilitiesSafety gap analyses are systematic assessments used to identify discrepancies between existing safety measures and desired safety standards. When applied to utility sites, these analyses can significantly contribute to reducing incident rates by addressing and mitigating safety gaps. Here’s how safety gap analyses work in this context: Identifying Current Safety Practices: The first step involves […] Tags: Brooke Sinclair, Risk Assessment, safety, Safety gap analyses, Utilities March 26, 2024 EnSafe Welcomes Steven Hodskins, PE as Charleston Office’s New Business LeadEnSafe is thrilled to announce the appointment of Environmental Engineer Steven Hodskins, PE as our new Business Lead in the Charleston, South Carolina office. In his new role, Steven will be responsible for leading our business development efforts, fostering client relationships, and driving growth opportunities across our environmental and engineering services. “I am thrilled to […] Tags: Business Lead, Charleston, Office, South Carolina, Steven Hodskins March 19, 2024 EnSafe Offers Unique Expertise in Retiring Fossil Fuel PlantsThe retirement of fossil fuel plants is a multifaceted process driven by a combination of environmental, economic, regulatory, and societal factors. Retirement typically is achieved using a four-step process of decommissioning, deactivation, decontamination, and demolition- or as the process is most referred — “D4.” Consulting firms such as EnSafe become an essential element in the […] Tags: Compliance Reporting, D4 process, Data Collection and Analysis, Fossil Fuel Plants, Hazardous Materials Surveys, Industrial Hygiene Air Monitoring and Project Oversight March 4, 2024 Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Engineering SolutionsIn today’s rapidly evolving world, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with engineering projects has become an increasingly exciting prospect. AI can help EnSafe deliver our projects in a faster, more efficient manner, and we are underscoring our commitment to implementing the best available technology through the creation of an AI Workgroup, which has been […] Tags: AI, Artificial Intelligence, engineering February 23, 2024 Interview with Engineering Team: Implementing Innovative Remediation StrategiesClient/Site: EnPro/Central Moloney Inc. Site, Pine Bluff, Arkansas Project Description: EnSafe was tasked in 2019 with assessing and improving a groundwater pump and treat system, initially installed in 2013 following a Remedial Action Decision Document (RADD) from the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) in 2007. Since 2020, EnSafe has completed several upgrades and optimizations, […] Tags: groundwater pump and treat system, remediation, Remediation Strategies, system controls upgrades, treatment system improvements, well installations February 21, 2024 Page 1 of 17 |