by Beth | Dec 16, 2016 | Regulation Updates
A ban on outdoor burning and the use of uncertified stoves, inserts and fireplaces begins at 3 p.m. today (December 16, 2016) in the Spokane County Smoke Control Zone until further notice. Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency is calling the Stage 1, condition...
by Beth | Nov 21, 2016 | Regulation Updates
Along with the holidays can come unwelcome guests — stress and depression. Here are some tips from the Mayo Clinic (plus some) for dealing with the stress so that you can face the upcoming holidays with more “Ho Ho Ho!” than “Oh No!” Be...
by Beth | Oct 12, 2016 | Regulation Updates
In an effort to help emergency responders buy oil spill response equipment, the Washington Department of Ecology is offering $777,000 in grants to public agencies and tribal governments starting Oct. 1. The grant program will help first responders purchase oil spill,...
by Beth | Oct 5, 2016 | Regulation Updates
The city of Spokane Fire Department said it has lifted a burn-ban restriction within the city limits that had been put in place on July 29. Burning still might be restricted temporarily at times by the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency due to increased fine particle...
by Beth | May 12, 2016 | Regulation Updates
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/shoptalkonline/current_issue/story_seven.html This poster highlights the most common reports required from Ecology, and is illustrated to help businesses understand what to report, why they must report, and when reports are due. You...
by Beth | Apr 25, 2016 | Regulation Updates
The three year implementation period for OSHA’s Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is coming to an end on June 1, 2016. What does this mean? It means that all employees potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals should...