What is OSHA's National Emphasis Program on Heat Hazards?
iSi can help you make sure you're on the right track in getting the necessary documentation and processes in place.Heat plays a large part in how we pla...
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What is EPA's General Duty Clause? Where is It?
iSi can help determine which of these options apply to your facility, and help you make sure you're on the right track in getting the necessary document...
EPA Proposes Ban on Chrysotile Asbestos Still in Use Today
Asbestos is contained in thousands of products, from building materials and adhesives, fireproofing materials to consumer products.
Fall Protection for General Industry
OSHA annually has a Stand Down for Falls in Construction.
The Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plan Threshold Is 1,000 Times the Reportable Quantity, and Plans Are Now Due June 1, 2030
The hazardous substance Facility Response Plan threshold is 1,000 times the reportable quantity. Most guidance says 10,000. Plans are due June 1, 2030.
Fatigue Management
We're all tired.
OSHA's Noise Regional Emphasis Program for General Industry and Construction
OSHA has reissued a noise hazard regional emphasis program for Region VII.
Asbestos Rules Before a Commercial Renovation or Demolition: Survey, Notification, Removal
Federal rules require an asbestos survey before any commercial renovation or demolition. The 260/160/35 thresholds, the 10-working-day notice, and who files.
What's on OSHA's To-Do List? OSHA Publishes Current Regulatory Agenda
OSHA's regulatory agenda has been published with a list of priorities the agency is working on.
Environmental Remediation Services: Site Cleanup, Decommissioning, and Construction
What environmental remediation actually covers — site cleanup, industrial decommissioning, groundwater treatment, and pre-sale due diligence — and how the methods differ.
iSi Celebrates Career of Founder Gary Mason
iSi Environmental co-founder Gary Mason retires after 30+ years building one of the Midwest's leading environmental and safety consulting firms.
The Top 4 Facility Response Plan Issues Found by EPA
EPA has reviewed inspection data from its regional offices to get an idea of the most common Facility Response Plan and SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control ...
The Top 5 Respiratory Protection Issues Cited by OSHA in 2021
The list of the most cited OSHA standards is out for 2021. As you may know, the list contains the same issues each year, usually just in a different order.
8 Key Details You Need to Know About OSHA's Vaccination and Testing Standard
OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard on vaccination and testing—scope, compliance requirements, and recordkeeping obligations for employers with 100+ employees.
Health Hazard OSHA Regional Emphasis Program Looks at Industrial Hygiene-Related Issues
OSHA has issued a new regional emphasis program for its Region VII states (Kansas, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska) that is targeting industries considered ...
EPA Names Most Common SPCC Plan Deficiencies – Do You Have Any of These?
EPA recently reviewed inspection data from its regional offices to get an idea of the most common SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures) P...
RCRA Air: What Air Regulations are in the Hazardous Waste Standards?
In our blog article about EPA's compliance initiatives, EPA said a number of facilities were not complying with RCRA air requirements and as a result, i...
EPA Discusses Current Compliance, Enforcement Priorities and Initiatives
At the recent KDHE Environmental Conference, Dave Cozad, Director of the Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division with Region VII EPA gave an updat...
EPA Warns Incinerator Backlog Could Mean Compliance Issues for Hazardous Waste Generators
Many of the nation's commercial hazardous waste incinerator facilities are notifying customers they'll no longer accept new waste for a while, says a ne...
Recognize the Signs of Heat Illness
Hot working conditions can bring increased risks of heat illness, especially when heat-producing equipment is used.
Which Emergency Response Plans Are Required for Your Facility?
Facilities commonly need multiple overlapping emergency plans — SPCC, RMP, HAZWOPER, EAP, PSM, contingency. Here's what each covers and how the ICP lets you consolidate.
Annual DOT Registrations Due July 1
DOT hazmat registration requirements for companies shipping hazardous materials and waste—deadlines, fees, exemptions, and compliance obligations.
Sometimes You Really Need to Listen to the Voices in Your Head
At iSi, the office and marketing/sales teams get involved in safety too, and one of the things we do is we each get a week to share a personal safety ex...
iSi Summer Safety Series: Grilling Safety
Summer here and so is grilling season. Well, it's always grilling season in some places, but Summer is the time of year when it's most conducted.