On 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) […]
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Navigating EPA’s RMP Rule: Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention
On 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 […]
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PFAS MCLs Finalized
On 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 […]
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Safety Gap Analyses to Reduce Incident Rates at Utilities
Safety 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 […]
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EnSafe Offers Unique Expertise in Retiring Fossil Fuel Plants
The 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 […]
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