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A Risk-Based Approach for Driving Excellence in Industrial Hygiene Program Management

The field of industrial hygiene (IH) is evolving. As Baby Boomers retire and long-held IH roles are increasingly being restructured, outsourced, or integrated into broader OH&S programs, many ...
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EPA Amends Risk Management Program Requirements to Protect At-Risk Communities from Chemical Accidents

On March 1, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its “Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention Rule” (SCCAP Rule), amending the Risk Management Program (RMP) “to ...
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The EPA wants to roll back a rule that’s essential for protecting you from chemical disasters

A little past 4 a.m. on June 21, 2019, workers at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refinery in Philadelphia noticed a leak from a corroded pipe, and were immediately on high alert. The leak had ...
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EPA Finalizes Revisions to Risk Management Program (RMP) Regulations, with Special Focus on Petroleum and Chemical Manufacturers

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule (the “Rule”) that substantially expands its Risk Management Program (“RMP”) regulations aimed at preventing chemical accidents.
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VF Corp. Introduces Chemical Management Program with First Sustainability Report

VF Corp. debuted its new innovative chemical management program, CHEM-IQ, in conjunction with the release of its first Sustainability and Responsibility report on Monday. CHEM-IQ was created with the ...