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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...
Smith to Give Machine Guarding Presentation at Oklahoma Safety & Health Conference
iSi's Manager of Safety and Industrial Hygiene, Scott Smith, CSP will be presenting "Test Your Spotter Skills – Spot the Machine Guarding Violation" at this year's Oklahoma Safety & Health Conference. This year's conference has a racing theme, "Safety at Peak...
Mason Joins PrairieChar Advisory Board
iSi's Gary Mason has joined the Board of Advisors for biomass waste recycling innovator PrairieChar, Inc.. PrairieChar has developed an innovative approach to converting biomass waste into products such as organic fertilizer, phosphoric acid, and specialty phosphoric...
EPA Delays Air Regulations
EPA has announced at least four postponements of upcoming regulations regarding air emissions and air quality. RMP Rule Amendment In the final days of the Obama administration, EPA issued amendments to the Risk Management Program (RMP) rule. These included additional...
iSi Speaks at Economic Development Group Luncheon
iSi enjoys the opportunity to present to industry groups, professional organizations, and other business groups. Our Consulting Services Manager Nikki Chavez was the keynote speaker for this month's Cowley County Economic Development luncheon. Nikki...
The New Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule
Called the "Hazardous Waste Improvements Rule," EPA has issued updates and changes to its Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste regulations.When: EPA has made over 60 changes which are geared to make technical corrections, clarify, increase...
Ensure Safety Incentives Promote the Positive
OSHA Electronic Reporting Rule Adds Language About Disincentivising Employees From Reporting Another piece put with OSHA’s recent final rule regarding electronic injury/illness submittals was some additional language and safeguards to protect workers from deterrence...
Fit Testing: NIOSH Affirms OSHA’s Annual Fit-Test Requirements
A study published by NIOSH has affirmed the need for OSHA’s requirement for annual fit-testing for filtering facepiece respirators and other tight-fitting respirators. In its study, NIOSH followed 229 subjects over three years’ time, making fit and physical...
OSHA’s Silica Rule for Construction
Watch our webinar to determine how these regulations apply to your company. Construction requirements are more geared toward methods of controlling exposures and silica exposure sampling. Table 1 The construction standard has a table of common construction tasks and...
OSHA’s New Silica Rule
Watch our webinar to determine how these regulations apply to your organization. OSHA’s crystalline silica rule has been finalized. There are separate requirements for general industry/maritime and construction. First, How Do You Become Exposed to Silica? Crystalline...
Georgia NPDES Permittees Required to File Electronically Through NetDMR
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has been moving towards electronic filing of various reports and permits. This electronic requirement is now being required for submittal of Discharge Monitoring Reports from those companies who hold an NPDES...
EPA Broadens Definition of “Remote” Sites for Stationary Engine Air Compliance
A change in the definition of what a “remote” site is in EPA’s NESHAP Subpart ZZZZ air compliance regulations could bring good news for companies with stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE). Stationary RICE engines are typically used at natural...
Hazardous Waste Manifest Signers Need DOT Training
Did you know anyone who signs a haz waste manifest on behalf of your company is required to have DOT training? We come across many companies who have overlooked this important requirement, especially if their haz waste transporter is filling out all the paperwork for...