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Ototoxicity – When Chemicals (yes, chemicals) Cause Hearing Loss
Let iSi help you determine what to do about ototoxic chemicals and noise exposures at your facility!The effects of chemical exposures in the workplace has been highly documented. Chemicals can affect you when you breathe them in, ingest them, inject them or absorb...
What is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?
If your company plans to purchase, manage, lease, or sell a piece of commercial property, the phrase “Phase I Environmental Site Assessment” is bound to come up, and if it doesn’t, it should, because it’s key to limiting your risk with the transaction. What’s a Phase...
2020 ERG – Emergency Response Guidebook Updates
Don't miss upcoming EHS news! Sign up to receive our blog via email weekly! Download a pdf copy of these changes that you can share with your team!Purchase a copy of the 2020 ERG from our online store!The new 2020 version of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is...
EPA Reinforces State’s Authority Over Oklahoma Environmental Compliance
A recent U.S. Supreme Court case regarding legal jurisdiction and Native American tribal lands has extended itself to environmental regulations compliance authority in the state of Oklahoma. Native Lands Still Native It all started when Patrick Murphy, a descendent of...
What You Can Learn from Starbucks’ EPCRA Violations
In the EPA news releases recently there was a story about how EPA had settled fines with Starbucks for EPCRA 312 violations. EPCRA violations?? The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) requires facilities to report emergency and hazardous...
Annual Supplier Chemical Notification: Does This Affect Your Company?
Recently EPA sent email reminder notices to companies who submitted 2018 and 2019 Toxic Release Inventories under EPCRA Section 313. These reminders were about the regulation’s annual supplier chemical notification requirements for those companies who process or...
Paint Booth Cleaning: It’s the Law, but Can Save You Money
In this week's blog, we'll explore the case for paint booth cleaning. Not only is it the law, but it can save your company a lot of money. Cleaning is the Law There are a number of regulations and standards which include paint booth cleaning and maintenance as part...
It’s “Basic” Environmental and Safety Training with iSi’s EHS Bootcamp Virtual Seminar
Visit our EHS Bootcamp website to learn more about the agenda and to register!Starting out, every day as an EHS professional felt overwhelming. I started at this company doing one thing, but I inherited EHS duties somewhere along the way. I didn't have any formal...
Workplace Safety Technology: T-Mobile for Business Adds 4G LTE HardHat and Contactless Temperature Device
iSi can help you find safety and environmental technology solutions to make your job easier. Contact us today! T-Mobile for Business has added two new workplace safety technology products geared to make workplaces safer. Each one also has features to help provide...
Update: 2020 Final Rule Adds to and Clarifies OSHA Beryllium Standard
iSi can do the sampling, write your plan, and help with any other part of this new requirement! OSHA's beryllium exposure standard for general industry, construction and maritime has been in place since May 2018, with various enforcement dates for different...
Industrial Hygiene in Construction: Focus Four Health Hazards
Recently the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) published results of its study of construction occupations and workers across 32 states regarding construction worker health. For several years, there has been an OSHA Focus Four emphasis on physical safety...
EPA Adds 1-BP to Clean Air Act Hazardous Air Pollutants List
EPA has added 1-bromopropane (1-BP), aka n-propyl bromide, to its list of hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. This is the first time since 1990 that EPA has added a chemical to the list from a petition request. The CAS number for 1-BP is 106-94-5. How...
Safety News Briefs: OSHA 300 Public, Tyvek Shortages, New Respirator Posters
Here are a few recent headlines from the world of safety: Federal Judge Rules OSHA 300 Info is Not Confidential A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for Northern California has ruled that OSHA injury and illness log information is not confidential. The ruling...
DOT Hazardous Materials Registrations Due July 1
If your company ships or transports hazardous materials, including hazardous waste, you are required to register for a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) number. These registrations are due for renewal annually and the payments are due before July 1. DOT...
iSi Summer Safety Toolbox: Staying Hydrated
Dehydration can be a common cause of heat illness. Maintaining hydration is important, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Drinking water or electrolyte drinks are highly preferred to sugary and heavily caffeinated drinks. OSHA recommends drinking small amounts of cool...
How UV Lighting Can be Used as a Disinfectant for Your Facility
iSi can now provide disinfecting UV lighting for your HVAC system. UV light installations kill protein encased viruses, bacteria and mold.UV lighting can be used as another tool in your safety and environmental arsenal to make your workplace safer and healthier. But...
COVID-19: A Potential OSHA Recordable Illness
UPDATED 5/22/20 Recently published guidance from OSHA clarifies that workplace-contracted COVID-19 can be a recordable illness. That is, a recordable if it was contracted as a result of work duties. Illnesses such as the flu and colds have always been, and continue...
COVID Complaints: Will You Be Inspected by OSHA?
Updated 5/22/2020 With tensions somewhat high about the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA has experienced quite an increase in the number of whistleblower complaints from workers. As a result, OSHA has published some enforcement guidance to their inspectors on how to handle...
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 additional hazards lurking in our buildings if they have been closed up or have had limited occupancy due to stay at...
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 experts have deemed acceptable. Before you begin, please review these bleach safety tips to ensure you and your...
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. Although many manufacturing facilities are considered essential and still open, safety managers and their support staff do not always need to be onsite. With your routine...