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OSHA Memo to Affect Way Agency Issues Certain Penalties, With Potential for Significant Increases
OSHA’s Director of Enforcement and Director of Construction have joined together to issue two memos to its Regional Administrators and State Plan Designees to alert them on how to interpret penalties in certain cases. Instance-by-Instance Citations First, the memo...
What Will Inspectors Look for in Combustible Dust Inspections?
We recently discussed in this blog OSHA’s revised Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program. Along with that revision OSHA’s shared its instructions to inspectors on what how to conduct the inspection, what to look for, how to build a case for a citation and which...
OSHA Updates Its Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program
In 2007, after a number of combustible dust incidents, OSHA issued its National Emphasis Program on Combustible Dusts. After years of inspections and gained knowledge about combustible dusts in industry, OSHA maintains this National Emphasis Program is now updating...
Making Changes to Equipment or Operations? Do You Need a Construction Air Permit?
What Are Construction Air Permits and How Do We Determine If We Need One? Whenever you plan on making changes to equipment or operations, before you ever get started, your company should always determine whether or not you will need to obtain a construction air permit...
What is a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment?
What is a Phase II? A Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is an in-depth procedure conducted by a environmental professional to confirm the presence or absence of suspected contaminants. This assessment typically follows a Phase I ESA and involves more...
EPCRA Tier II: Does the March 1 Deadline Apply to Your Facility?
The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) requires facilities to report emergency and hazardous chemical information each year to their state and local emergency response officials and local fire departments. This is a federal requirement, but...
OSHA Injury Posting Requirements
It's that time of year again when employers need to post and submit last year's injury and illness data. Here is a list of timeframes and more information about which companies this affects: Posting Injury and Illness Data All employers who are required to maintain...
EPA Proposes Changes to Air Permitting Regulations for New Sources
Companies with operations subject to the Clean Air Act are required to submit their plans for any operational or physical changes before they occur to see if they'll have a significant affect on air quality. This program is called the New Source Review...
EPA Issues Changes to 6H NESHAP for Paint Stripping & Surface Coating
EPA has issued Final Rule updates to 40 CFR Part 63, subpart HHHHHH, the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Paint Stripping and Miscellaneous Surface Coating Operations at Area Sources. This NESHAP standard applies to companies...
Chemical Hygiene Plan: What You Need To Know
What is a chemical hygiene plan? A Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) is a written document required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It outlines specific safety procedures that workers must follow while working with hazardous chemicals, in...
OSHA Considering Changes and Updates to the PSM Standard
OSHA Considering Changes and Updates to the PSM Standard OSHA has been accepting comments on several proposed changes to its Process Safety Management, or PSM standard. PSM is an OSHA regulation that is concerned with processes at your facility that use highly...
Process Safety Management (PSM) Compliance Audit: What You Need To Know
Organizations that handle highly hazardous chemicals must have a comprehensive safety management program to ensure their employees, contractors, and members of the public are protected from potentially catastrophic incidents. Organizations should regularly audit their...
Fit Testing Questions Answered
Once you conduct an evaluation to determine what type of respirator your workers will be required to use to protect them from the contaminants around them (that is, what type, Assigned Protection Factor (APF) needed, what filters and/or cartridges are required, etc.),...
Lithium Batteries: Safety Hazards and Their Impact on Businesses
More lithium and lithium-ion batteries are being used in products today and just like any material, if we understand how to use it safely, it should not pose any problem. (Note: Lithium batteries are single-use batteries and lithium-ion batteries are the rechargeable...
iSi’s Top 12 General Industry Safety Audit Findings
Safety regulations are enforced by OSHA, and in some states such as California and Indiana, by a state safety agency. How do you make sure you have your bases covered? A safety audit can determine your current status and what your vulnerabilities are. iSi’s general...
ISO 14001 Checklist
What is Environmental Management System (EMS) auditing? An Environmental Management System (EMS) audit is the process of assessing an organization's compliance with ISO 14001:2015, the international standard for environmental management systems. The audit...
DYK: EHS Consultants
What does EHS stand for? EHS stands for Environment, Health and Safety. Companies in a variety of industries have adopted EHS programs that not only ensure employees are safe at work, but also ensure that the quality of the environment and the health of the local...
OSHA Safe + Sound Site Provides Free Resources for Your Safety Program
What is Safe + Sound Week? OSHA has designated August 15-19, 2022 as Safe + Sound Week. It’s held each August to recognize workplace safety and health programs and to create awareness for worker safety, and OSHA provides a wide variety of resources, social media...
Warehouse Inspection Checklist
Why is warehouse safety important? Warehouse managers have a difficult job. Not only do they need to keep their facility running smoothly, they need to ensure the safety of their workers, and facilitate warehouse operations. According to the Occupational Safety and...
iSi Environmental – Vacuum Truck Services
Vacuum Truck Pick-up and Disposal Services for Liquids, High Solids, Oily Water and Sludge Vacuum truck services are the perfect solution for picking up and disposing of liquids, high solids, oily water and sludge. Our team of professionals will pick-up and dispose of...
Sustainability Software
Sustainability software is a powerful tool for businesses and organizations that are looking to become more sustainable and reduce their carbon footprint. This type of software collects data on energy usage, waste disposal, water consumption, and other environmental...