HOW ANSI STANDARDS FIT INTO COMPLIANCE

HOW ANSI STANDARDS FIT INTO COMPLIANCE

OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Regulations vs. ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Standards Many organizations struggle to understand the difference between OSHA regulations and ANSI standards in practice – or worse, not realize their...
Safety Showers and Eyewash Inspections

Safety Showers and Eyewash Inspections

When working with corrosives, drenching facilities must be readily available. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Medical and First Aid Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.151(c) states, “Where the eyes or body of any person may...
Heat Stress & Hydration

Heat Stress & Hydration

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) commented that many areas of the country experience extreme seasonal temperatures during summer and the news about lives lost due to heat stroke. While newscasters warn to stay out of the heat, many workers do not have that...
WHAT ARE POLLUTION PREVENTION PLANS?

WHAT ARE POLLUTION PREVENTION PLANS?

The purpose of Pollution Prevention (P2) Planning is to identify opportunities to reduce or eliminate the generation of hazardous waste and the use of toxic chemicals at the source rather than treating or controlling these materials after they have been created or...
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN SAFETY

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN SAFETY

Everyone wants to be safe, accepted and included in their personal life as well as in their workplace.  Spencer-SHE has been providing Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance Guidance since 1980 offering clients cost-effective, turn-key solutions. ...
The Impact of COVID-19 on First Responders

The Impact of COVID-19 on First Responders

Ched has 20+ years of experience in education, fire and rescue services. He has a B.S. in education, is nationally registered as a paramedic and fire fighter, and has over 30 certificates as an Instructor I – III with the Alabama Fire College. His expertise in...