Seyfarth Synopsis: In U.S. Dep’t of Labor v. Tampa Elec. Co., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit used common sense and reason to find the word “uncontrolled” is unambiguous and not ...

While many questions about the government's efforts were answered during the three-day (April 21-23) Washington, DC event, one key issue remains up in the air: if disaster strikes and the nation again ...

Part of OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard, a document that provides enforcement guidance to OSHA's field personnel, says, "Firefighters expected to respond ...

In hazardous environments, the difference between a safe outcome and a critical failure often hinges on planning that happens long before an emergency begins. This webinar explores the real-world ...

On June 15, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued a decision limiting the reach of the emergency response provisions of 29 C.F.R. § 1910.120, the Occupational Safety ...

Graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in December and I'm still trying to land that first entry level position. Some of the Environmental Consulting firms that I've seen openings at require ...

The New England Consortium (TNEC) at UMass Lowell is offering two of their most popular courses during winter break: OSHA’s 40-Hr HAZWOPER Hazardous Waste Site Worker and 24-Hr Emergency Responder.

The New England Consortium located at UMass Lowell is offering a 40-hour HAZWOPER course from Aug. 7 to 11, 2023. For UML students, faculty and staff, the cost is only $100. Take the course before ...