EPA's RMP (Risk Management Program) Rule is Changing. Again.
On February 24, 2026, EPA's Office of Land & Emergency Management (OLEM) proposed a new rule making which will, for the fourth time in about 10 years, revise its process safety related regulation - Risk Management Program. So, this proposed rule is the re-re-re-revised rule. This new proposed rule , known as the "Common Sense Approach to Chemical Accident Prevention", is intended to amend or rollback certain controversial and other aspects of the Biden-era 2024 version of
EPA Issues Proposed Rule to Revise the RMP Standard
The EPA Office of Land and Emergency Management has released its proposed rule to revise the Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements. The...
OSHA Alliance with CareerSafe and Others to Promote Young Worker Safety
Because of the work that they do, the commitment and passion with which they do it, and the importance of their efforts, we enjoy doing our small part in letting folks know about CareerSafe and what they are doing to promote workplace safety for young workers (typically teenagers) seeking to join the workforce. Especially for those awareness and training activities geared toward getting high schoolers ready to work safely at their Summer jobs. CareerSafe has been partnering
Craft Brewers Conference - OSHA Q&A
It was a pleasure to present at the 2016 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC2016) in Philadelphia last week where we gave a presentation on the...
Craft Brewery Safety Issues
Last week, we had the pleasure of speaking at the Brewer's Association - Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia. OSHA is becoming more...
OSHA Hazard Alert on Oil & Gas Tank Gauging
A new OSHA Hazard Alert Letter on Oil & Gas Tank Gauging was recently released. Here's the 'introduction' excerpt: Workers at oil and gas...
The 6 Reasons Why OSHA Will Inspect Your Workplace
OSHA Enforcement Context There have been a number of recent developments which significantly sharpen OSHA's (Occupational Safety and...
DOJ / OSHA Collaborating on Regulatory Compliance Enforcement
While many folks were distracted with the holiday season, the Department of Justice released information regarding its collaboration with...
DOJ Stepping Up Its Prosecution of OSHA Cases
Big news out of the Department of Justice this week on how it plans to raise the profile of prosecuting #OSHA cases. This is going to...
OSHA's Emerging Funding for 2016
Congress is moving quickly finally pass an appropriations (funding) bill that would keep the federal government operating through fiscal...
