Environmental Health & Safety

From AI-powered cameras to crash-proof gates, manufacturers deploy cutting-edge defenses as CFATS expires.

SCOTUS ruling limits agency power, impacting regulations. Chemical industry faces potential changes in safety and environmental standards.

As environmental groups push for stricter regulations on vinyl chloride and chloroprene, manufacturers like Denka Performance Elastomer threaten plant closures, while the Vinyl...

Updates to the Responsible Care initiative emphasize process and progress over meeting minimum thresholds.

SUV struck above-ground valve, according to news reports.

One injury reported; early reports suggest possible car collision with valve station.

Exposure is four to 20 times greater than what EPA has estimated is safe for unborn babies.

Management approved the project but did not purchase or install a replacement shell before the Jan. 23, 2023, explosion.

Learn how to make your facility a safer and more efficient place.

Learn how new technologies are helping the chemical industry manage risk, uphold compliance and protect the wellbeing of individuals and the environment.

Hazardous locations have or could potentially have high concentrations of flammable gases, vapors, combustible dusts, etc. A small spark can lead to a horrific explosion dangerous...

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EPA estimates new Clean Air Act standard will cost industry $150 million a year to comply.