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Building Your “Reportable” Chemical Spills/Release Plan: An EH&S From Experience Bonus!

The Fall 2022 issue of Hixson’s EH&S From Experience newsletter reviewed “Notification Requirements Associated with “Reportable Quantity (RQ)” Chemical Spills/Releases.” Below, we offer additional information for each of the potential points to cover within a facility action plan for incident reporting: What regulations apply to the chemicals located onsite? The two USEPA regulations to consider […]

Notification Requirements Associated with “Reportable” Chemical Spills/Releases

Most industrial plants have at some point experienced chemical spills/releases, and nearly all have emergency plans in place related to how onsite personnel are to respond. However, there is confusion throughout the industry regarding the proper procedures for notifying authorities in the event of a release in excess of a “Reportable Quantity” (RQ). In the […]

Out of Control? A Look at Hazardous Chemicals and Control Areas

Many chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing food and beverage facilities are corrosive or toxic in nature and are classified as hazardous materials. The use and storage of these chemicals is regulated by current building and fire codes. These codes identify the maximum quantity allowed to be stored and also how these hazardous substances may […]

Bringing Processes to Life with Modeling and Simulations/Emulation

Today’s modeling and simulation/emulation technologies are used worldwide in a variety of industries to bring facilities and operational processes to life virtually before capital investments have been finalized. Bringing together an entire manufacturing facility using modeling and simulation/emulation, all the possibilities of a new facility or a new expansion…different modifications, upgrades, additions…can be explored within […]

Project Basics: Programming, Budgeting, and Scheduling

With the new approaches to working today, many companies are looking at ways to re-design their existing space. Consequently, some employees are being tasked with managing capital projects who have never done so before. If this is you, make sure to check out Hixson’s Workplace Insights newsletter to discover the three key pieces of information […]

Emission Control: Eight Key Features of a Robust Radiation Program

If your facility uses equipment that generates radiation, you need a radiation program! Used in a variety of manufacturing settings, including the food industry, radiation-generating equipment is regulated by a Program Management body. In Ohio, the Ohio Department of Health (ODOH) is the regulating body. Using their guidance, below are some key features of a […]

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