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EPA Adds New PFAS Chemicals to TRI/Form R Reporting List

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The July 1 deadline for Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)/Form R reporting is quickly approaching. This year, an additional challenge that many EHS professionals may not know about is that EPA added additional per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of TRI reportable chemicals. You need to know whether you have TRI-listed PFAS in your […]

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SEC Announces Climate Disclosure Rule Requiring GHG, Climate Risk Reporting from Publicly Traded Companies

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Update: The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published its final rule for The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors to the Federal Register on March 28, 2024. On March 6, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it would adopt a final version of its climate disclosure rule requiring publicly […]

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Thinking About Safety Management Software? Think About JSA Software, Too

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by Phil Molé, MPH EHS professionals are always seeking out ways to improve their workplace safety management programs, and implementing a safety management software system represents a major milestone along that journey. Good safety software simplifies key tasks such as safety data sheet (SDS) management, completion and tracking of inspections, incident investigations, training, and management […]

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Why Companies Fail to Complete a Software Purchase: A Guide to Get Buy In From Stakeholders

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In the current era of digital transformation, making the right software investment can be a game-changer for your business. However, the journey to acquiring and successfully implementing a new software solution begins long before the actual purchase – it starts with building and maintaining stakeholder buy-in. We interviewed several of our customers about their biggest […]

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What It Truly Means to be a Certified Professional Ergonomist

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Becoming a true Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) is no small feat. It’s not like you “majored in ergonomics in college,” or “had a job doing ergonomics one summer.” It takes years of school, practice and devotion to become a CPE. But those who have that devotion enter a fulfilling career that helps organizations build cultures […]

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Why You Need More Than Just RULA and REBA in Ergonomics Assessments

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Since the 1990s, the field of ergonomics has experienced a remarkable evolution in assessing musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) risk using simple, paper-based assessment tools and helping organizations reduce MSDs in the workplace. For example, the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) have long been considered easy-to-use assessment tools. They’re simple and […]

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OSHA, EPA, and Other Federal Civil Penalties Increase for 2024

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Federal civil penalties for non-compliance with federal regulations are once again going up in 2024…but not quite as bad as last year. It’s the new year and OSHA, EPA, MSHA, and all other US federal agencies have recently published their 2024 annual civil penalty adjustments under the requirements of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act […]

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The Impact of Cold Environments on the Aging Workforce

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Now that many of us are in the chilling depths of winter, it’s important to remember how working in cold environments impacts workers and employees, especially those of older age.   Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when the body’s temperature reaches below 95° F (35° C), caused by prolonged exposure to very cold temperatures. […]

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Understanding Minnesota’s Ergonomics Statute 182.677

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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most prevalent and costly safety and health issues in workplaces today. Beyond the financial ramifications of failing to address MSD risk in the workplace, the toll it takes on productivity, employee injury recovery time and employee well-being cannot be understated.   To address this concern in their state, […]

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