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As part of Earth Day 2017, ERA has put together an illustrative infographic on the range of small but mighty measures that can be implemented in almost any office or workplace to conserve resources. They are as follows: Transitioning to LED or natural lighting to reduce energy bills Shutting down ...

In December of 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a draft notice related to approving petition(s) to add a chemical by the name of n-propyl bromide (nPB – also referred to to as 1-bromopropane) to the Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP) list. N-propyl bromide is used in ...

Nowadays, training and employee certification is essential to many modern businesses in North America. From oil & gas facilities, to manufacturing units, to painting and coating operations, the need to stay on top of training is vital. From handling hazardous waste to basic first aid, every ...

This is the second of two blog posts that will take a close look at new changes to Sub Part W reporting, which are set to swing into place over 2017. As we have previously explored, 2017 will see this important realignment amongst Oil & Gas operators. This shift primarily will concern ...

This is the first of two blog posts that will explore recent changes to Sub Part W reporting, which are set to take place in 2017. 2017 will see an important realignment amongst Oil & Gas operators. This will concern facilities that are engaged in New Source Performance Standard OOOO (Quad O) ...

It’s often said that hindsight is 20/20, and that’s certainly the case for businesses. A successful company is often capable of identifying and learning from mistakes, as well as capitalizing on industry trends. The way point that is the end of the year gives us a perfect opportunity to do both. ...

Looking beyond the importance of regulations and training exercises, the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is the document that you turn to when things go wrong at your facility. The purpose of the document is to provide a summary of information related to the hazards posed by a product, as well as advice on ...

Automation is a buzzword that’s been in constant use across numerous industries in recent years, especially in manufacturing. It’s being discussed as a technology that will continue to revolutionize our economies by introducing reliable computer-based solutions for repetitive tasks. In the context ...

The production of a document that’s as key as a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) can be a complex affair. In order to satisfy its function, an SDS needs to satisfy a range of requirements: from accurate, GHS-compliant hazard communication, to clearly understandable content and language, and the correct ...