In this episode of The Safety Meeting, we connect with Zach Pucillo, KPA’s EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager, for a mid-regulations review. Zach overviews changes that have occurred thus far in 2024 ranging from updated chemical bans from the EPA, the expansion of hazardous material response plans under the Clean Water Act, and OSHA’s evolving regulations.

• (01:24) – Clean Water Act expansion of response plans
• (03:05) – News from the EPA
• (06:33) – OSHA Designated Employee Representative Rule Update
• (08:17) – OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Standard
• (09:55) – Restructuring of OSHA regions
• (11:13) – Enforcing new rules and existing regulations
• (16:16) – Promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship
• (21:28) – Transportation and logistics challenges
• (25:38) – Key influences and trends on the regulatory environment
• (28:40) – How to stay informed
• (30:29) – A lighthearted touch

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