COVID-19: A Potential OSHA Recordable Illness
Recently published guidance from OSHA clarifies that workplace-contracted COVID-19 can be a recordable illness. It's important to have a plan in place.
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COVID Complaints: Will You Be Inspected by OSHA?
What is OSHA planning to do with all of the COVID-related employee complaints? A new enforcement directive lines out who will be inspected and who won't.
Return to Work Building Issues: Stagnant Water
Legionnaires, Heavy Metals Among the Hazards That Could Affect Your Building's Water System Safety As we all prepare to return to work, we may find addi...
Bleach Safety
With the spread of COVID-19, businesses and households are looking for ways to clean and sanitize surfaces, and bleach is one of those cleaners that exp...
12 Tasks for Safety Managers Working From Home
Many in the U.S. are under stay at home orders, encouraged to work from home where possible.
Creating a Pandemic Preparedness Plan for ISNetworld or for ANY Company
If you are a contractor to large refineries and manufacturers like we are, you are likely a member of one or more safety oversight companies like ISNetw...
The Importance of Understanding the REAL Ramifications of Disinfecting Your Workplace
With all things COVID-19 impacting our businesses, researching immediate actions to understand their impacts is critical.
iSi Celebrates Career of Founder Karma Mason
iSi said goodbye to the full-time career of founder, owner and COO Karma Mason, retiring after over 40 years of environmental and geological service.
Watch iSi's Free Industrial Wastewater Treatment Webinar
Watch this free webinar!iSi currently manages several industrial wastewater treatment plants for manufacturing facilities.
Machine Guarding Real Focus of Renewed OSHA Emphasis Program
OSHA has updated and renewed its National Emphasis Program on amputations in manufacturing facilities.
EPA's Navigable Waters Protection Rule Defines Waters of the U.S.
The Navigable Waters Protection Rule redefines the WOTUS definition to help states and industry clarify what is included and not included in the new rule.
Potential Employer Requirements in an OSHA Emergency Standard for COVID
UPDATE: President Biden signed an Executive Order on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 that requires the following: Within 2 weeks (by Feb.
EPA Rule Adds PFAS Chemicals to the TRI Report
EPA has added certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of chemicals which need to be tracked annually on your EPA Toxic Release In...
EPA Finalizes Aerosol Can Universal Waste Regulation
EPA's universal waste rule lets facilities manage aerosol cans without full hazardous waste handling. Who qualifies, what changed, how to comply.
EPA Issues Air Permitting Updates for New Sources, PSD and Title V Air Permits
EPA has issued air permitting updates in order to help companies save time and reduce paperwork and compliance burdens.
What OSHA Says About Using Online Safety Training Courses
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OSHA's New Weighted System for Inspection Priorities
In this week's blog we take a look at the new OSHA inspection weighting scale, which highlights their priorities for 2020 OSHA inspections.
Shelbye Smith Receives Promotion
iSi is pleased to announce Shelbye Smith, SPHR has been promoted to Chief Culture and Talent Officer. She's been with iSi for 16 years.
OSHA's New Quantitative Fit-Testing Protocols Aim to Save Time & Effort
iSi conducts both quantitative and qualitative fit-testing and can help you determine what your facility's needs are for respiratory protection.
SPCC Plans: What Are They and Does Your Company Need One?
iSi can help you determine if this applies to your company, and then we can help you write the plan. Contact us today!
Citation Case Study: Fluorescent Lamps Hazardous Waste Violation
Are fluorescent lamps hazardous waste? Learn one company's experience with multiple hazardous waste citations over one unboxed lamp.
Phase I ESAs: Reveal the Hidden Truths Behind Your Next Property Acquisition
iSi conducts Phase I ESAs, as well as Phase II ESAs which include sampling of water, groundwater, soil and more.
Robot Safety: NIOSH Develops Program to Study Robot-Related Injuries
Robot safety and injuries is the concern of a new NIOSH research program. What are the hazards of laser guided vehicles and robot demolition machines?
Citation Case Study: Paint Drippings on the Ground a Hazardous Waste Violation
In a recent ruling by a state environmental regulatory agency, paint drips on the ground were considered to be a hazardous waste violation.