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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 documentation and processes in place.In our blog, we've looked at OSHA’s General Duty Clause, including issues that are...
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. The use of asbestos has dramatically declined since the 1980s, and more than 50 countries have banned its use. However, one type of...
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Compliance
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Compliance is important for companies. EHS compliance is a term used to describe a company's efforts to meet environmental, health, and workplace safety standards set by government agencies or other groups. Companies must meet...
Fall Protection for General Industry
OSHA annually has a Stand Down for Falls in Construction. If your company is not in construction, but in general industry, this is a good time to review fall protection issues at your own facility. Falls can occur anytime you have workers at heights regardless of...
6 Key Steps of an Effective Incident Investigation Process
Why Conduct Incident Investigations? When investigating a worksite incident, it is essential to record all findings accurately and thoroughly. This includes documenting the accident scene, identifying any possible witnesses, and interviewing involved parties to verify...
EPA Proposes Rule Expanding Facility Response Plan Requirements
EPA has issued a proposed rule that would require many non-transportation-related facilities to develop a Facility Response Plan under the Clean Water Act, based on planning for worst-case scenario discharges. This proposed rule significantly increases the number of...
Fatigue Management
We’re all tired. There are so many things weighing on us — taking on more tasks and trying to keep up at work when there are not enough workers to get everything done, continuous pressure to maintain levels of service when supplies are delayed and staffing is short,...
OSHA’s Noise Regional Emphasis Program for General Industry and Construction
OSHA has reissued a noise hazard regional emphasis program for Region VII. OSHA inspectors will be conducting targeted inspections for noise for certain NAICS categories in both general industry and construction. Even though this particular emphasis program is for...
The Ultimate Guide To Asbestos Abatement
The Ultimate Guide To Asbestos Abatement: Everything You Need To Know This guide will take you step by step through the process of asbestos abatement, from finding asbestos to safely removing it and disposing of it. You’ll also learn about industrial hygiene and...
Sustainability Consulting for the 21st Century
The modern world is a sustainable one. It's time for your business to join the ranks of those who are making a difference. Sustainability has become one of the most important topics of our time. As the world becomes more and more aware of the environmental, social,...
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. Twice a year the federal agencies publish their regulatory priorities. These are typically listed by what stage each is currently in. What is on OSHA's regulatory...
iSi Industrial Services: Your One-Stop Solution for Environmental Remediation Services
iSi Industrial Services: Your One-Stop Solution for Environmental Remediation Services iSi Industrial Services offers a comprehensive range of remediation services to meet the needs of our clients. We specialize in site cleanup, industrial decommissioning, and...
iSi Celebrates Career of Founder Gary Mason
Mason Retiring from Full-Time Duties at iSi Environmental On February 1, 2022, iSi Environmental’s longtime CEO and co-founder Gary Mason is officially retiring. Gary started Integrated Solutions, Inc., dba iSi Environmental and iSi Industrial Services, or, iSi, with...
Learning Management Systems: Compliance Training
Learning Management Systems: Compliance Training What is LMS compliance? An LMS compliance learning management system is a software application that helps companies manage and monitor employee compliance training programs. These systems help ensure that employees...
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 and Countermeasures) Plan deficiencies. The goal of the review was to help EPA determine how clear their rules were...
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. Fall protection in construction is number one for the 11th year in a row. Hazard communication, usually...
8 Key Details You Need to Know About OSHA’s Vaccination and Testing Standard
OSHA's recently announced Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on vaccination and testing was issued on November 5, 2021, and within days it was stayed by 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. While the legality of the standard, aka 29 CFR 1910.501, remains in question, it...
Halloween Safety Tips
As a safety consultant, we make sure that our teams know about safety in all aspects of their life, not just the OSHA kind at work. Safety at home is just as important as safety at work. It's the first official holiday of fall – Halloween! Before venturing out...
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 to be in the Top 50 for creating worker health hazards. Called, “Top 50 Workplace – Health Hazard,” some of the...
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) Plan deficiencies. The goal of the review was to help EPA determine how clear their rules were to help companies...
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, inspectors were being directed to look at these items in inspections. So, what are the RCRA air requirements, and...