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TSCA Exposure Control Plan: 5 FAQs answered
2026-08-14T05:00:00Z

TSCA Exposure Control Plan: 5 FAQs answered

Do you have a toxic work environment — literally? For facilities that handle chemicals, the answer is likely yes. And for specific chemicals, federal environmental regulations require facilities to protect workers by controlling their exposure to these substances.

The Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) is one way the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protects potentially exposed workers from hazardous chemicals in the workplace. And at the core of the WCPP is the Exposure Control Plan (ECP); it’s the roadmap documenting how a facility will keep its employees safe. If your business manufactures (including imports), processes, distributes, uses, or disposes of a chemical substance subject to risk management regulations under Section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), an ECP may be required.

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Hauling hazmat starts with ELDT
2026-08-13T05:00:00Z

Hauling hazmat starts with ELDT

Hauling hazardous materials is serious business. For the driver, it comes with higher expectations and requirements, including adding a hazmat endorsement to their CDL.

To add this endorsement, a CDL holder must complete a course of entry-level driver training (ELDT) designed to prepare them for the unique challenges of transporting hazardous materials safely and compliantly.

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Court recognizes employer’s smart handling of employee’s harassment complaint
2026-08-13T05:00:00Z

Court recognizes employer’s smart handling of employee’s harassment complaint

Employers that believe in taking employee complaints seriously and acting quickly had those practices affirmed by a recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

In Hamm v. Pullman SST, Inc., (6th Cir. 2026), the court affirmed a lower court’s dismissal of an employee’s case in favor of the employer on hostile work environment and retaliation claims.

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More flexibility for emergency response information
2026-08-13T05:00:00Z

More flexibility for emergency response information

PHMSA finalized HM-268D, a rule that allows carriers and facility operators to maintain emergency response information electronically rather than carrying a paper copy. This change shows how many organizations operate today and creates new opportunities to leverage digital compliance tools while still maintaining access to trusted emergency response resources.

Prior to HM-268D, emergency response information had to be available in hard-copy format. Under the final rule, starting September 3, 2026, emergency response information may be maintained electronically, including through mobile devices and apps. However, organizations remain responsible for ensuring that information is readily accessible when it is needed, especially during transportation incidents or emergency response situations.

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The environmental compliance program hiding in your chemical inventory
2026-08-13T05:00:00Z

The environmental compliance program hiding in your chemical inventory

Environmental programs may appear unrelated, but most rely on accurate information about the chemicals a facility uses, stores, or generates. Air permits, hazardous waste determinations, emergency planning, chemical reporting, and spill response programs all depend on knowing what chemicals are on site.

Yet chemical inventory management is often divided among multiple departments. Purchasing tracks what comes in, operations tracks what is used, maintenance stores products for later use, and environmental staff may only become involved when reporting deadlines approach. When inventories are incomplete or outdated, compliance problems can quickly follow.

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