Revised NYS Regulations Governing Bulk Storage Tanks by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Revisions to used oil management regulations will be effective on November 10, 2015, and operator training requirements must be implemented by October 11, 2016. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) issued regulations revisions,...
New OSHA HAZCOM Regulations for Labeling and Storing Chemicals
Effective June, 2016, OSHA has adopted new standards for chemical container labeling and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for all companies that store or use chemicals in the work place. There have also been changes made to Hazard Classification criteria, which is...
Diesel Fuel Storage: Solving Common Problems – Part 3
Did you know that diesel fuel can decompose? Proper practices can prevent this from happening. Problem: Fuel Degradation What is fuel degradation? Fuel degradation is when the components of diesel fuel decompose into byproducts. Why is this a problem? After a...
Diesel Fuel Makes a Dangerous Solvent!
Don’t let a dirty job become a dangerous one. A number of municipalities have adopted the practice of using diesel fuel as a solvent for cleaning asphalt off both trucks and equipment. This is a risky practice that is in violation of DEC regulations. Due to diesel’s...
“Help! My Right-to-Know Filing is Late!”
So March 1 has come and gone, and it’s now official: you’re Right-to-Know filing is late. (...got snowed in...dog ate my calendar...temporary memory loss...) While this isn't an ideal situation, you’re probably in good company. And one thing you can be sure of: It’s...
Right-To-Know: Does My Business Need to File?
If your company is in the five boroughs of New York City and stores chemicals and hazardous substances, read on. The Right-to-Know Program was developed to protect both the public and city employees (including emergency responders) from exposure to potentially...
10 Facts About Above Ground Storage Tanks
An above ground storage tank, or AST, is often the best solution for chemical storage. But just as with underground tanks, conformity with federal Environmental Protection Agency’s Spill, Prevention, Control and Countermeasure regulations is paramount. These...
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