In a world struggling with environmental challenges, adopting a zero waste to landfill approach is a significant step towards a more sustainable future. The idea behind this concept is simple but powerful: minimize the waste you produce to the extent that nothing ends up in a landfill. While achieving zero waste might seem like an impossible goal, it is an essential endeavor that individuals, communities and businesses can work towards.

Process safety management (PSM) is a critical aspect of ensuring the safety and integrity of industrial processes, particularly in industries such as chemical manufacturing, oil and gas production, and pharmaceuticals. While the specific challenges may vary depending on the industry and the nature of the processes involved, there are several common challenges associated with PSM.

According to the STI AST SP001 External Tank Inspection standard, the frequency of inspections for ASTs can vary depending on several factors, including the tank’s age, the material stored and local regulations. The standard provides general guidelines for inspection intervals, but the specific schedule should be determined based on a risk assessment and the conditions of the tank and its surroundings.  It is critical to determine the AST category, which aids in establishing the appropriate inspection schedule and maintenance plan. 

The industries that typically use aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) are numerous; however, they can be summarized as being those that typically store liquids including petroleum products, chemicals and other hazardous materials and wastes.  Industries will often choose to utilize ASTs due to their convenience, accessibility and relative ease of installation compared to underground storage tanks.

STI SP001 refers to a standard published by the Steel Tank Institute (STI). The STI is a trade association that focuses on promoting the quality and safety of steel tanks by providing guidelines for the inspection of aboveground storage tanks (ASTs) and related products.  ASTs typically contain petroleum products, chemicals and other hazardous materials.  The standard outlines the necessary procedures for inspections and addresses repairs, alterations and reconstruction of ASTs.

The current wildfires in Hawaii, like wildfires anywhere, have significant implications for climate sustainability. While Hawaii is known for its lush landscapes and tropical climate, it is not immune to the effects of climate change and the associated increase in the frequency and intensity of wildfires.

Fortune 1000 manufacturing firms are increasingly turning to EHS software to better manage and maintain their environmental, health, and safety compliance obligations. The primary purpose of EHS software is to support day-to-day strategic activities related to compliance management, incident management, employee training, hazard recognition, and risk analysis.

Qualitative industrial hygiene risk assessments are valuable tools to streamline and manage resources in your EH&S Department as those resources continue to be increasingly strained. There are many benefits of qualitative industrial hygiene risk assessments as they contribute to the overall health and well-being of your workforce. By identifying hazards, preventing illnesses and injuries, ensuring compliance, enhancing productivity and morale, and promoting continuous improvement, these assessments serve as the foundation for a robust health and safety program, safeguarding both employees and the organization as a whole in the manufacturing world.

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Industrial Stormwater Program is federally mandated and covers a wide variety of industrial activities.  Most industrial facilities are affected in some way.  Applicability to the program is dependent upon the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code.  General permits have been established that apply to numerous broad categories of industrial activities with potential stormwater discharges (also based on SIC code). 

Throughout the summer season in recent years, temperatures routinely were forecast to approach and reach record high temperatures.  Heat stress may be thought of as a summertime safety issue, however it is present indoors year-round due to environmental ambient conditions caused by heat sources from process equipment in certain industries.