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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 ISNetworld. Recently clients have been asking contractors to upload a Pandemic Preparedness Plan for ISNetworld, in...
EPA Enforcement During COVID-19 Disruption: What Do You Need to Do?
UPDATE: EPA has announced they will be ending these policies on August 31, 2020. The COVID-19 outbreak is affecting businesses — from creating labor challenges to shutting them down altogether. As a result, you may not be able to meet your EPA or state environmental...
Electronic EHS Training: Maintain Certifications, Complete Requirements Now
With stay-at-home orders mandated in many states, counties and cities across the U.S. due to the COVID-19 breakout, business operations have been dramatically affected – including environmental, health and safety training (EHS training). Unless otherwise noted by...
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. Some companies may feel the pressure and immediate need to “clean” everything. However, it’s important to know which cleaning compounds work in...
iSi Celebrates Career of Founder Karma Mason
On February 20, iSi held an event to salute the career of Karma Mason, iSi’s long time President, COO, and co-owner, who is retiring from full-time duties. Karma started iSi with her husband Gary Mason, iSi’s CEO, in 1990. They built iSi from their dining room table...
Watch iSi’s Free Industrial Wastewater Treatment Webinar
Watch this free webinar!iSi currently manages several industrial wastewater treatment plants for manufacturing facilities. In order to best manage these plants, we first needed to learn how they worked in order to develop standard operating procedures and operator...
Machine Guarding Real Focus of Renewed OSHA Emphasis Program
OSHA has updated and renewed its National Emphasis Program on amputations in manufacturing facilities. With this emphasis, OSHA will be targeting manufacturers and industrial facilities, with a focus on machine guarding and lockout-tagout. Who’s On the List? Machine...
EPA’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule Defines Waters of the U.S.
EPA and the U.S. Army have finalized their definition of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) through a new final rule called the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. The definition of WOTUS has been at the point of contention between regulators, industry and...
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. 4, 2021), OSHA is required to: Issue guidance to employers on workplace safety during the COVID pandemic. OSHA and MSHA are required to...
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 Inventory (TRI) report (below). This rule is effective 1/1/2020, so you’ll need to start tracking and collecting...
EPA Finalizes Aerosol Can Universal Waste Regulation
As we first reported here in April 2018, and is now final, EPA is allowing generators to handle aerosol cans as a universal waste rather than a hazardous waste. The rule becomes effective February 7, 2020. The final rule looks a bit different than the proposed...
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. Air Permitting Update: Definition of Adjacent Areas As we first reported here last fall, EPA was considering changing the interpretation of the...
What OSHA Says About Using Online Safety Training Courses
News to your inbox! We cover OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations news & best practices each week. Subscribe to our blog today! OK, OK, before anyone has a chance to say “of course you’re going to write THIS article,” we want to make it clear that although iSi may be...
OSHA’s New Weighted System for Inspection Priorities
News to your inbox! We cover OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations news & best practices each week. Subscribe to our blog today! OSHA’s fiscal year has started and with the new year comes a new system for weighting their priorities for inspections. This OSHA...
Shelbye Smith Receives Promotion
iSi is pleased to announce the promotion of Shelbye Smith, SPHR to the Chief Culture and Talent Officer at iSi. Shelbye has been with iSi for 16 years, where she primarily has served as both the Human Resources Manager and Risk Manager.“This promotion is a...
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. Contact us today!OSHA has added two new fit testing protocols for quantitative respirator fit-testing. The two new...
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! If your company uses or stores large quantities of oil, you may be subject to EPA’s Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures, or SPCC...
Citation Case Study: Fluorescent Lamps Hazardous Waste Violation
iSi conducts audits and inspections to find potential environmental violations, including hazardous waste. Let us give you that second set of eyes to make sure your company is on track. The following is an example of a fluorescent lamp hazardous waste...
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. Add us to your list of potential vendors for your next property transaction! Imagine this scene: your company just purchased a prime piece of property...
Robot Safety: NIOSH Develops Program to Study Robot-Related Injuries
iSi has provided safety assistance to companies utilizing laser guided vehicles. Let us help you with hazard evaluations, training and related issues. With the increased use in robotic technology, NIOSH has been looking into the safety impact of working...
Citation Case Study: Paint Drippings on the Ground a Hazardous Waste Violation
iSi conducts audits and inspections to find potential environmental violations, including hazardous waste. Let us give you that second set of eyes to make sure your company is on track. The following is an example of a hazardous waste citation given to a...