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Update on the OSHA Vaccine/Testing ETS
/in Covid-19 Updates /by By David Yount, MS, GSP, Supervisor – Health & Safety, Infectious Disease & Toxic Substances Program Manager, U.S. ComplianceOn Friday, November 5, 2021, Federal OSHA published a new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) related to Covid-19. The ETS included several new requirements for all applicable employers in Federal OSHA states. For the facilities in states with state-operated OSHA programs, the state program would be legally required to adopt the Federal standard or an equivalent…
Hazard Assessment – Ways to Complete and Benefits of the Process
/in Uncategorized /by Kody Kamm, MS, CSP, Supervisor- Health & Safety, U.S. ComplianceDo you know what hazards are present in your facility? More importantly, do you know what controls are in place to mitigate those hazards? Identifying workplace hazards is a critical step in developing a comprehensive safety and health program. A hazard assessment is a simple document that lists the potential hazards of a specific task.…
Key Methods to Prevent Loss by Preparing for Fire-Related Emergencies
/in Uncategorized /by Philip Rasher, ASP, EHS Advisor III, U.S. ComplianceReceiving a call in the middle of the night about an emergency at your facility is unnerving. Thoughts race through your head as to what the emergency could be. The most detailed written plans, employee training, fire protection systems, and fire prevention methods cannot eliminate the risk of industrial fires. However, they can significantly reduce…
OSHA’s Fatal Four– A Step Towards the Prevention of Serious Injuries and Fatalities
/in Uncategorized /by David Wichert, Supervisor - Health & Safety Services, U.S. ComplianceThe need to focus on the prevention of the most tragic of injuries, life-changing injuries and fatalities, has become clear. Although non-fatal injury rates continue to decrease, the rate of occupational fatalities has flat-lined over the past 10 years and the actual number of fatalities has increased over the past five years. Current fatality rates…
What You Need to Know About the Texas Stormwater Permit Renewal
/in Uncategorized /by Wes Glowitz, Environmental Specialist, U.S. ComplianceThe Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued the new Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) TXR050000 for industrial facilities, effective August 14, 2021. This permit applies to a broad range of industrial sectors and includes most manufacturing facilities. Facilities with an existing permit must apply to renew their coverage within 90 days of the new…
Active Shooter in the Workplace
/in Uncategorized /by Michael Omatick, EHS Advisor, U.S. ComplianceIt may be an uncomfortable topic to address, but the reality is that severe workplace violence incidents can happen at any time, in any facility. Having a plan and preparing employees for this real-life nightmare could quite literally be the difference between life and death. While somewhat rare in a broader sense, workplace shootings have…
OSHA Inspections – The General Duty Clause
/in Uncategorized /by Jeremy Ralston, MS, CSP, Manager - Health & Safety, Manager - Technology & Systems, U.S. ComplianceWhile you may be familiar with OSHA inspections that result in violations of 29 CFR 1910, 1926, 1904, etc., have you experienced a citation that references the General Duty Clause? Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970 is commonly known as the General Duty Clause. It states, in part: “(a)…
DOT HazMat – Understanding Training Needs in Manufacturing
/in Uncategorized /by Marc Squires, CSP, Sr. Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor, DOT HazMat Product Manager, U.S. ComplianceTransporting hazardous materials requires care, attention, and specific training certified by the Department of Transportation (DOT). It’s essential that employers understand what qualifies as a hazardous material and what this means for their employee training requirements. Am I a Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Employer? If you are unsure whether your business is classified as…
Temporary Workers – Preparing Your Company When Bringing in Additional Help
/in Uncategorized /by Spencer Sandberg, EHS Advisor II, U.S. ComplianceHiring temporary workers has increased more than ever in today’s work environment. This can create many opportunities for staffing agencies and host employers looking to hire workers in the future. Is your company prepared to work with staffing agencies? Do you have the correct information in place when hiring a temporary employee? When a temporary…
Injury Management 101
/in Uncategorized /by Liz Scammell, Advisor - Health & Safety, U.S. ComplianceInjury management is an important part of any facility’s safety management program. Facilities should have a plan to prevent injuries from happening, as well as a plan to handle the effects of an injury on the facility and employee. Injury Management can be broken down into three portions: (1) Ways to prevent injuries from occurring,…