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December 10, 2020

PSM Safety and Compliance in the Age of Pandemics, Dec.20

SCS’s Bill Lape writes about keeping safety programs that are part of your Process Safety Management, PSM, program rolling. With much of our workforce sidelined or sheltering in place, shortcuts … Continue reading PSM Safety and Compliance in the Age of Pandemics, Dec.20

December 8, 2020

A pestering problem, Waste Today, Dec. 2020

Proper site management and mitigation efforts can help keep pests at bay. “Pest control is understanding the biology of the organisms you’re dealing with, whether it be deer or birds, … Continue reading A pestering problem, Waste Today, Dec. 2020

December 1, 2020

Epic Fails: Valve Maintenance, RETA, Nov-Dec 2020

IIAR6 Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance for Closed Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems, is much easier to accomplish. While still requiring some effort to conduct, Bill Lape points out that … Continue reading Epic Fails: Valve Maintenance, RETA, Nov-Dec 2020

November 29, 2020

EPA Memo: Interim Strategy for PFAS in Federally Issued NPDES Permits, Nov. 2020

In November 2020, this EPA Memo provides recommendations for an interim strategy to address PFAS monitoring in NPDES permits – both for wastewater and stormwater discharges. Jeff Marshall recommends reading … Continue reading EPA Memo: Interim Strategy for PFAS in Federally Issued NPDES Permits, Nov. 2020 ...

October 29, 2020

Methane and Manure, OC Register, Oct. 2020

Five years ago, the largest methane leak in the U.S. was discovered. Since then, multiple mitigation and prevention strategies are making the air cleaner and safe. Among the solutions are … Continue reading Methane and Manure, OC Register, Oct. 2020