I visit a lot of facilities for inspections, audits, and other reasons. Often I see their SWPPP plan and SPCC plan combined into one notebook or binder. Seems to make sense from the sense of having...
Now that the SARA Tier II Reporting March 1st deadline has passed, it’s time to turn our attention to the upcoming TRI Reporting deadline of July 1st. If you don’t recall, Toxic Release Inventory...
We explain whether or not you need to do annual SPCC training. Last week I did a 5-year review for a client's SPCC plans. Everything looked great. The site hasn't changed, no spills, great monthly...
Here's what you need to know about TRI Reporting at YOUR concrete plant. This last year has been a pretty harsh one in terms of TRI Reporting at concrete plants. The USEPA, in part of a multi-year...
As I gaze into the crystal ball for the year 2013, I believe that there are multiple environmental and sustainability issues that will come to the forefront for the construction materials industries...
TRI Reporting at concrete plants is becoming a issue to the ready mix and precast concrete industries. We've been actively involved with the concrete industry for well over 20 years, and in the last...
Learn how precast concrete plants deal with environmental regulations compared to ready mix operations. Environmental regulations can differ wildly from facility to facility, from industry to...
Previously, I wrote about used oil vs waste oil. If you’re still not clear on the difference between used oil and waste oil, read this. It’s critical you know and understand the difference between...
Whether you run a ready mix concrete, brick & block, or precast concrete plant, here's the TRI Reporting information you need to know. Every year around this time, like clockwork, our voicemails &...
About a month ago, I was talking to a precast producer about his new environmental management system, and how it was impacting his operation. He said his costs had dropped slightly, his regulators...