Focus is the name of the game for this complex Machine Guarding Risk Assessment (MGRA) project our team performed recently at a large paper mill company. With more than 1,000 individual pieces of equipment – pumps, motors, agitators, conveyors, shop equipment and paper, our team collaborated and focused to provide a quality deliverable to our […]
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NFPA 1660: Conceptual Framework for Emergency Management & Business Continuity Planning
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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EPA Issues PFAS Discharge Guidance to States
On December 5, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a memorandum to EPA Regional Water Division Directors related to addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) discharges in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. This important step is designed to monitor and reduce PFAS discharges to surface waters. The EPA memorandum provides PFAS-related guidance […]
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U.S. EPA Announces Intent to Designate PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances
On Friday, August 26, 2022, U.S. EPA announced its intent to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as CERCLA hazardous substances. U.S. EPA posted a pre-publication notice for the Federal Register listing, including Supplemental Information describing the basis for designation. This rulemaking marks the first time U.S. EPA has used its authority under […]
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PFAS Health Advisories Published/Updated for 4 PFAS
U.S. EPA has published and/or updated Health Advisories (HAs) for the following four PFAS: Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) – 0.004 parts per trillion (ppt) Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) – 0.02 ppt Hexafluoropropylene Oxide (HFPO) Dimer Acid and its Ammonium Salt, also known as “GenX chemicals” – 10 ppt Perfluorobutane Sulfonic Acid and its Potassium Salt (PFBS) – […]
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