Blue Gavel Press released its 18th edition of the Automotive
Workplace Guide to
EPA &
OSHA. Updated
annually, the guide addresses the hazardous waste and safety
concerns of paint and body shops, car dealerships with repair
facilities, car rental agencies, gasoline service stations,
lube/oil change shops and other automotive workplaces.
"This information is important to know," said Theresa Jones,
chief executive officer of Blue Gavel Press, "since businesses
that generate hazardous waste remain subject to government
fines which can be as much as $25,000 a day."
According to Jones, the guide offers an overview of major
federal laws addressing hazardous waste, but concentrates
mainly on the two most important laws – the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) and the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Conservation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA).
The guide also discusses waste identification, waste
minimization, emergency planning and response, and
recordkeeping and audits. Sample safety plans required or
suggested by EPA and/or OSHA are included, as are EPA and OSHA
regulatory compliance checklists.
Highlights of the new edition include:
- Vital new EPA information on underground storage tanks
(UST) and new or expanded checklists on UST recordkeeping.
- EPA information on international shipments of
hazardous waste, and how to submit Toxics Release Inventory
forms.
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New sample Emergency Action Plan (OSHA) and Spill Prevention,
Control, and Countermeasure Plan (EPA).
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New information on determining whether to record an injury on
OSHA logs if the injury occurs during a break.
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Money-saving information on minimizing waste.
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New facts on electronic certification of OSHA Form 300A.
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Coverage of changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act,
proposed changes to the universal waste regulations, and
changes to EPA’s lists of regulated chemicals.
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OSHA Digest information on confined space attendant duties,
emergency evacuation, flammable and combustible liquids, and
more.
- New or expanded checklists on hazardous waste transportation
and disposal, abrasive grinding, asbestos and brake and clutch
work, lead, silica, and more.
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Updated sample forms, as well as updated contact information
for EPA and state hazardous waste agencies, OSHA and
state/federal health and safety agencies, and consultation
programs.
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Updated Top 20 OSHA Violations list for automotive SICs.
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"An automotive workplace is a busy place with many compliance
challenges," Jones said. "This guide provides management with
time-saving solutions and ultimately, peace of mind." The
Automotive Workplace Guide to EPA & OSHA, she added, ships
with a CD that features customizable versions of sample safety
plans.
Developed and updated by imminent legal authorities and
compliance specialists, Blue Gavel Press employment guides
provide up-to-date facts on top safety, human resources,
compliance and legal topics. Products offered by Blue Gavel
Press have been helping the business community for more than
23 years.
To find out more about Automotive Workplace Guide to EPA &
OSHA, 18th Edition, visit www.BlueGavel.com.
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