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Hazardous Waste e-Manifest System Coming in June
EPA is establishing a nationwide electronic hazardous waste tracking system, and it hopes to have it up and running by June. The system will be known as e-Manifest, and will allow shippers to complete electronic manifests and destination/receiving facilities the...
Watch iSi’s Free Webinar on Silica in Construction
Watch our free webinar on the construction silica standard.OSHA's silica in construction standard goes into effect on September 23, 2017. iSi recorded a webinar to cover the following aspects of the standard:Elements of the New StandardExposure Sampling Requirements...
Who is iSi? Watch Our Video to Learn More!
iSi is pleased to release its new company video. Check it out to learn more about our history, why we do what we do, what services we provide and our commitment to safety. How can iSi help you? Check us out!
iSi Discusses Environmental Compliance at Chattanooga EHS Summit
iSi's Consulting Services Manager, Nikki Chavez, CHMM, presented "Lessons Learned: The Most Common Issues and Gaps Found in Environmental Compliance Audits" at the Chattanooga Regional Manufacturer's Association Annual EHS Summit. Environmental audits can serve as a...
Changes Coming to OSHA’s Electronic Injury Reporting Rule
The deadline to submit your injuries and illnesses for 2016 electronically through the new OSHA Injury Tracking Application website is December 1. However, recent actions by OSHA suggest this rule has the potential to look differently next year. In January, a lawsuit...
EPA to Change the Way It Handles Lawsuits
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has announced EPA will be ending practice of “sue and settle.” In sue and settle, a third-party group sues a federal agency, asking the courts to require the agency to change statutory duties or to enforce specific timelines written...
EPA to Propose Repeal of Clean Power Plan
A number of news agencies have obtained a document outlining EPA’s plans to propose a repeal of the Clean Power Plan. The announcement from EPA may come early this week and then a formal proposal will be issued in the Federal Register. The plans include a 60-day...
Silica Rule Enforcement: OSHA Giving “Good Faith Efforts” a 30 Day Extension
View our free webinar to determine how these regulations apply to your organization.OSHA’s new Silica in Construction Rule (29 CFR 1926.1153) went into effect on September 23, 2017. For most regulations, this is typically the day the agency can start enforcing the...
OSHA Announces Its 2017 Top 10 Violations
This week at the National Safety Council’s annual Congress and Expo, OSHA announced its Top 10 Most Commonly Cited Violations for 2017. The list combines both general industry (1910) and construction standard (1926) citations. For the past few years the list has...
Chemical Manufacturers & Importers: Ensure You’re on EPA’s Active Chemical List
In compliance with updates to the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), EPA is updating its inventory of the chemicals manufactured or imported in the U.S. Called the Inventory Reset Rule, EPA is making an "Active" chemical list and an "Inactive" chemical list. If your...
iSi Covers Common Safety Audit Issues at Kansas Safety & Health Conference
iSi's Manager of Safety and Industrial Hygiene, Scott Smith, CSP presented "Lessons Learned: The Most Common Issues and Gaps Found in Safety Compliance Audits" at the 2017 Kansas Safety & Health Conference. Safety audits and inspections can serve as a useful tool...
Mason Discusses Emergency Response at Wichita ASSE Monthly Meeting
iSi's CEO Gary Mason presented "Emergency Response Lessons: Chemical Fire, Neodesha, Kansas" at the monthly meeting of the Wichita Chapter American Society for Safety Engineering (ASSE). Gary discussed the emergency response actions for a chemical fire which broke out...
iSi’s September EHS Training Schedule
Wichita, Kansas Classes Our Wichita classes will be held at iSi's Training Center at 215 S. Laura in Wichita.RCRA Hazardous Waste Management September 14-15, $475 (Lunch included on 2nd Day) Register More Info on This Class RCRA Refresher September 15, $225...
Oklahoma Stormwater in Construction Regs Updated
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) updated its Multi-Sector General Stormwater Permit for industrial activities last month, and now ODEQ has updated its stormwater permit for construction activities. The new "General Permit OKR10 for Stormwater...
Fall Protection Requirements Updated
Walking-Working Surfaces Final Rule for General Industry Incorporates Construction Standards OSHA has incorporated Construction Standards into the General Industry Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection Systems Standard. Walking-working surfaces can be floors,...
iSi Addresses Common Environmental Audit Findings at Kansas Environmental Conference
iSi's Consulting Services Manager, Nikki Chavez, CHMM, presented "Lessons Learned: The Most Common Issues and Gaps Found in Environmental Compliance Audits" at the Kansas Environmental Conference. Environmental audits can serve as a useful tool when looking to...
iSi’s August EHS and Hazmat Transportation Training Schedule
Check out iSi's environmental, hazmat transportation and safety training schedule for the month of August! Wichita, Kansas Courses OSHA 30 Hour Occupational Health and Safety for General Industry August 28-31 $695/student Register More Info on This Class...
Superfund Cleanup Speed and Property Reuse Focus of EPA Task Force
There are over 1,300 Superfund sites currently in various stages of cleanup. Cleanup, and the studies associated with it, can be a drawn out process, leaving property reuse and community revitalization on hold for years. In May, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt...
OSHA Briefs: Recordkeeping, Crane Delays, Monorail Hoists Change
We have a few OSHA updates today, one regarding electronic recordkeeping and the others regarding crane compliance. Recordkeeping Delay OSHA has proposed a new date for electronic recordkeeping. The original date had been postponed until July 1, then OSHA issued a...
New Oklahoma Stormwater Regs Require NOI and SWP3 Updates
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) has replaced its Multi-Sector General Stormwater Permit with a new version which is effective July 5, 2017. This permit governs the stormwater activities of industrial facilities and makes a number of changes...
EPA Proposes Roll Back of Waters of the U.S. Definition
The EPA, along with the Army and the Army Corps of Engineers, announced its intent to make changes to the Clean Water Rule and return the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) back to what it was prior to the 2015 rule change. The definition of WOTUS has...