EPA Extends Effective Date of SPCC Revisions.
On July 28, 2010 EPA proposed to extend the effective date of the 2002 SPCC revisions until November 10, 2011 for onshore facilities who are not required to maintain a Facility Response Plan (FRP). Click Here To See How We Can Help.

OSHA Publishes New Rule for Cranes, Derricks and Hoists.
On July 28, 2010 OSHA published a new rule for the use of cranes, derricks and hoists in the construction industry. Click Here For More Information.

DOT Relaxes Applicability of Security Plan Requirements.
Under a revised rule that was published by DOT on March 9, 2010, certain low risk facilities are no longer required to maintain a Security Plan. Click Here To Read the Revisions.

Emergency Planning

Tabletop and Deployment Drills

High impact, realistic, talbletop exercises and deployment drills are one of the most educational components of an emergency response training program. A well organized and effective drills can:

Test emergency plans and protocols
Reveal resource gaps
Clarify internal and external roles and responsibilities
Improve internal and external communication
Improve individual response skills and team dynamics
Improve external response authorities familiarity with your site
Satisfy regulatory requirements such OPA 90 requirements

How can Aquionix Help?

Aquionix's experience organizing, executing and evaluating tabletop exercises and deployment drills can help your company or agency maximize its return on investment and achieve significant improvements in its emergency response program.