The Misses and I both had a 4 day weekend, and after a bit of online bargain shopping decided to spend the weekend in Las Vegas! While she sat in back, I got to drive the entire way there and back. Six hours each way really isn’t that bad. In fact, it gave me time to contemplate the physics of road trips!

OSHA’s PSM standard has been around since 1992, but the most significant OSHA inspection program to date is about to begin. Are you prepared? Michael Taylor, a distinguished attorney who has litigated hundreds of OSHA cases and is a speaker for Knovel’s upcoming webinar, suggests you may need more preparation than you think. “For chemical facilities, the quality of your safety program is in the eye of the beholder” says …

It’s been two months now since we got the iPad for Christmas. At the time, I described it as a pair of golden handcuffs, forever tying me to the Apple infrastructure. I had hoped that  if I didn’t purchase any apps I could keep myself independent while still enjoying the tablet. I wasn’t able to withstand the Siren’s song for long. . . And of all the apps I’ve acquired,…

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OSHA’s PSM standard has been around since 1992, but the most significant OSHA inspection program to date is about to begin– the National Emphasis Program for Chemical Facilities. Will you be affected by the upcoming regulations?