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LOTO Standard Also on OSHA’s Update List
Recently we featured that OSHA was soliciting information on powered industrial vehicles to determine the need for an updated standard. Now OSHA is soliciting information on the lockout-tagout (LOTO) standard. The current LOTO standard was published in...
EPA’s Mercury Inventory Report Due July 1
Any person, company or organization who manufactures or imports mercury or mercury-added products, or intentionally uses mercury in a manufacturing process are required to file a report to EPA by July 1, 2019. Called the “Mercury Inventory Reporting...
PFAS Chemicals: What Are They and Where Are They Found?
EPA has announced its first ever comprehensive nationwide Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Action Plan. This action plan attempts to address two of the most common PFAS chemicals; PFOA and PFOS. Despite having called this press conference, no definitive...
Is an OSHA Updated Forklift Standard on the Horizon?
OSHA is soliciting information on powered industrial vehicles to determine the need for an updated standard. The current standard was written in 1971, based on industry data from 1969. OSHA realizes that national consensus standards have been updated several times...
Methylene Chloride Banned for Consumer Use, Industry Use Continues
Update: As of November 23, 2019 it is now against the law for any person or retailer to sell or distribute paint removal products containing methylene chloride for consumer use, including online sales. — EPA has issued a final rule to ban the use of methylene...
Why Get a Third-Party Safety Plan Review?
After you complete your safety plan, you will have the option for a third-party review. What is a third-party safety plan review and why would you need one? In 2017 alone, OSHA handed out over 3,600 citations related to programs. Safety plans are an important part of...
iSi Adds Key Member to Team
Steve Hieger has joined iSi as its Consulting Services Director. Hieger will oversee iSi’s entire Consulting Services department which includes management of iSi’s environmental, health, and safety consulting staff and overseeing departmental projects.“iSi is a...
Centrifugal Pump Machine Guarding Issue Solved
If your company has a centrifugal pump, you may have a machine guarding issue issue at risk for violation. There is an exposed part of the machine that many manufacturers do not make guards for because the seals in this area are important for...
OSHA Electronic Injuries and Illnesses Reporting Rules Change
OSHA electronic reporting of injuries and illnesses rules have undergone another change, and this time it's to account for worker privacy. The new final rule was published in the Federal Register on January 25, 2019 and is effective February 25, 2019. What Has...
The Federal Shutdown: EPA, OSHA and DOT
We were working on preparing price proposals for two separate federal agencies this week and one greeted with a return email saying it was closed, while the other is still open. This prompted the question…what about the other regulatory agencies we work with such as...
iSi’s Environmental Reporting Webinar
Attend our webinar to determine how these regulations apply to your organization.Attend our webinar to determine how these regulations apply to your organization.There are a number of environmental reports companies in general industry must prepare on an annual basis....
Mason Selected to Join EPA Policy and Technology Council
Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler selects iSi CEO Gary Mason to join EPA’s National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology, or NACEPT. “This is an amazing opportunity to participate on developing environmental policy for our nation. I’m...
Snakes as an Indoor Air Quality Issue: iSi’s Memorable Projects
At iSi we get the opportunity to come across all types of industrial hygiene and indoor air quality projects. One of our most memorable ones involved something that isn't typically thought of as a indoor air quality problem: snakes! In Chapman, Kansas, employees at...
Frequently Asked Asbestos Questions – A Free Webinar
As a long-time asbestos abatement, survey, inspection, sampling and training firm, we get a lot of questions about asbestos. In this webinar we will be covering the questions we are asked the most, from who regulates asbestos to where it can be found, to training and...
What is an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System?
The International Organization for Standardization, or ISO, determines internationally agreed upon standards for businesses. ISO standards that end in “001” are management systems. ISO 14001 is for environmental management systems as ISO 9001 is the standard for...
iSi Covers Industrial Hygiene at Tennessee Conference
iSi Project Manager, Ryan Livengood, presents "How Can I Tell If I Have an Industrial Hygiene Issue and What Do I Need to Look For?" at the Chattanooga Regional Manufacturer's Association Annual EHS Summit in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The term industrial hygiene (IH)...
Semiannual Regulatory Priorities Set by EPA and OSHA
Twice a year each of the President’s cabinets and executive agencies submits a regulatory agenda for the upcoming months. It’s a list of priorities and which regulatory areas they intend to focus on. The following items were listed as priorities in EPA’s agenda and...
The Importance of Professional Organizations and Conferences to Your EHS Compliance
Fall is a busy time for iSi as there are a number of environmental, health and safety (EHS) conferences and professional organizations we're involved in. At a recent conference, I was reminded how important getting out to these events can be to an EHS professional’s...
OSHA’s Ammonium Regional Emphasis Program
iSi can help you determine what you need to do to get ready for enforcement.OSHA has announced it has developed a regional emphasis program for ammonium starting October 1, 2018. Who is Affected? The emphasis program targets fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate and...
Overheul to Discuss Link Between Safety Prequalification and Sales
iSi's Manager of Safety and Industrial Hygiene, James Overheul will be presenting "The Safety Prequalification: Where Sales and Safety Meet" at the 69th Annual Kansas Safety and Health Conference. In recent years, you may have seen an influx of companies requiring...
Livengood to Cover Identifying Industrial Hygiene Issues
iSi Project Manager Ryan Livengood will be presenting "How Can I Tell If I Have an Industrial Hygiene Issue and What Do I Need to Look For?" at the 69th Annual Kansas Safety and Health Conference. The term industrial hygiene (IH) covers a wide variety of issues found...