Common Pitfalls of the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Report
History The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) is a publicly available database that contains information on toxic chemical releases and other waste management activities reported annually by certain covered industry groups as well as federal facilities. This inventory was established under a federal law called the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 […]
Impacts of the EPA’s new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) on the SPCC rule
The Requirement for an SPCC The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires certain types of facilities to prepare and implement Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans to prevent oil from reaching navigable waters of the United States or adjoining shorelines. Without consideration for mechanical intervention, facilities with no potential impact to navigable waters are not […]
Beware the Hidden Exposures to Carbon Monoxide
In colder weather, the dangers of Carbon monoxide exposure increase as windows and overhead doors remain closed and air circulation becomes stagnant. Although we are entering the warmer months, we are seeing an increase in OSHA inspections and additional attention being put towards Carbon monoxide. Regular and proper maintenance of CO generating equipment goes a […]
Batteries and Tier II Applicability
As we begin 2019, we enter another busy reporting year. With that being said, how familiar are you with the March 1st ECPRA Tier II reporting requirements? Whether you are a small distribution center or the largest manufacturing facility in the United States, chances are you may be failing to accurately assess your facility’s Tier […]
U.S. Compliance: The Best Kept Secret!
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We’ve built our business and reputation on word-of-mouth, and we’d like to grow that even more. Compliance as a Service (CaaS) recognizes that today’s regulatory environment requires an “always-on” approach that keeps you in compliance and ahead of the game. We also recognize that many manufacturers need a third-party compliance resource to complement and support […]
OSHA Electronic Recordkeeping Due March 2
Saturday, March 2nd is the deadline to electronically report your OSHA Form 300A data for injuries and illnesses reported in the 2018 calendar year. Specified establishments are required to submit this electronic information. Establishments, not the firm as a whole, with 250 or more employees are no longer required to electronically submit their OSHA Form […]
OSHA’s Most Frequently Cited Violations
The 10 most frequently cited standards across the country have been published by OSHA. Preventable injuries lead these violations from the 2018 fiscal year. OSHA’s regular worksite inspections throughout the 2018 fiscal year (October 1, 2017-September 30, 2018) yielded the ten standards most often cited. Duty to Have Fall Protection (Standard 1926.501) The OSHA standard […]
How Not to Wreck Your Back at Work
Common Causes of Back Pain Back pain is often identified as an unavoidable ailment, most especially for those working physically demanding jobs. Back pain is commonly caused by: Poor lifting techniques Bad posture-seated or standing Physical overexertion by force Extensive amounts of inactivity Preventing Back Pain at Work Avoiding the most common causes of back […]
How to Prevent Cold Stress This Winter
Working in cold temperatures increases the risk of cold stress injuries and illnesses. Prepare for cold stress with proper cold weather safety. What is Cold Stress? Cold stress is a condition caused by a significant decrease in your body temperature resulting in the inability to naturally warm up. Higher risks of illness and injury are […]