Author Archives: Dwight Clark, CHMM

Employers Must Post 2018 Injury/Illness Summary Beginning Feb. 1

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Dwight Clark, CHMM

Employers are reminded of their obligation to post a copy of OSHA’s Form 300A, which summarizes job-related injuries and illnesses logged during 2018. Each year, from Feb. 1 to April 30, the summary must be displayed in a common area where … Continue reading →

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Control of Chemical and Metal Dust Hazards and Exposure

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Dwight Clark, CHMM

Industrial dust can contain dangerous, toxic, or carcinogenic substances posing serious health threats and safety hazards due to flammability, corrosion, and explosibility. Chemical manufacturers and importers are legally obliged to evaluate the hazards of the chemicals used in their operations … Continue reading →

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Compliance with Combustible Dust Control Regulations: 2019 NFPA 652 Standard

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Dwight Clark, CHMM

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released the 2019 editions of two major standards for combustible dust control: NFPA 652 Standard on Fundamentals of Combustible Dust and NFPA 484 Standard for Combustible Metals. NFPA 652 provides a framework of … Continue reading →

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How To Comply with the OSHA Standard for Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) During Maintenance Work

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Dwight Clark, CHMM

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) reports that 10% of serious accidents in most industries result from failure to control hazardous energy release. In the US, there are over 3 million maintenance workers servicing equipment and machinery with machine … Continue reading →

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How to Comply with New Prop 65 Rules: refurbished goods, internet sales, and warranty replacement

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Dwight Clark, CHMM

The effects of recent amendments made to California Proposition 65 will have a direct impact on all facilities within the state. All consumer products sold in California that are manufactured or refurbished on or after August 30, 2018, must comply … Continue reading →

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DOT requirements for the Terminal Protection of Alkaline Batteries

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Dwight Clark, CHMM

Specifically regarding the Department of Transportation (DOT) shipping requirements, must standard alkaline batteries of 9 volts or less have terminal protection, i.e., must the ends of the batteries be taped or protected in some way? According to 49 CFR 173.21(c), … Continue reading →

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Auditing Confusion

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Dwight Clark, CHMM

Much confusion exists on the differences between an Environmental Management System Audit and a Compliance Audit. An Environmental Management System (EMS) ensures that environmental issues are systematically identified, controlled, and monitored. It provides a mechanism for responding to changing environmental conditions … Continue reading →

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DOT Primer for Managers

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Dwight Clark, CHMM

  The DOT regulations apply to anything shipped, we are specifically covering shipments under the Hazardous Materials Regulations. Completed Package is a single container prepared for shipment either alone or with others in an overpack. Overpack is a pallet shrink … Continue reading →

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Use of Dust Masks in the Recycling World

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Dwight Clark, CHMM

The use of any type of respirator, including a dust mask (see Note 1 on respirators), that is mandatory because of employer requirements or because of worker exposure to a respiratory hazard that exceeds OSHA PEL’s (see Note 2 on … Continue reading →

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Changes in the Transport of Lithium Batteries

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Dwight Clark, CHMM

    Effective April 1, 2016, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will make the following changes to the provisions for the transport of lithium batteries. Brief summary of … Source: Changes in the Transport of Lithium Batteries

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