by Bria Robinson | Mar 8, 2021 | Environmental, Spencer-SHE
In February of 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency released the final rule of the Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals. Since the release, several articles have been written about this change, and we have linked a few in the References...
by Bria Robinson | Feb 9, 2021 | Safety
The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has released an updated version of NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®. This standard is a vital resource for helping workplaces reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities related to electrical...
by Bria Robinson | Jan 27, 2021 | Environmental
Phase I investigations, commonly referred to as Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), identify potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities of a property in a real estate transaction. This investigation will assess the current and historical uses of...
by Bria Robinson | Jan 15, 2021 | Health, Safety
Noise is one of the most prevalent occupational health hazards. Exposure to high levels of noise can cause permanent or temporary hearing loss, depending on the intensity and duration of exposure. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) hearing...
by Bria Robinson | Dec 23, 2020 | Health, Safety
The healthcare industry works directly and indirectly to provide health services to individuals. Healthcare facilities include hospitals, clinics, dental offices, outpatient surgery centers, birthing centers, emergency medical care, home healthcare, and nursing homes....
by Bria Robinson | Dec 16, 2020 | Environmental
Photo Description: From a critical coal fly ash disaster in 2008 to widespread ecological and community revitalization, the TVA Kingston Fossil Plant Fly Ash site and Emory River in Kingston, Tennessee are now thriving community assets. As the Environmental Protection...
by Bria Robinson | Dec 8, 2020 | Environmental
Environmental inspections must be completed even across a shutdown of your facility. This includes weekly hazardous waste inspections and twice weekly grounds inspections. With proper planning, you can avoid having to complete these while the facility is closed....
by Bria Robinson | Dec 7, 2020 | Safety
Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. They cause 15% of all accidental deaths and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. Active participation by management, supervisors and employees is necessary to...
by Bria Robinson | Nov 11, 2020 | Environmental
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) turns 50 this year! The EPA was established in December of 1970 to conduct federal research, perform environmental monitoring, establish standards, and enforce regulations all under one agency. In the last 50 years, the EPA...
by Bria Robinson | Nov 5, 2020 | Health, Safety
When an emergency occurs, there is not much time to figure out a plan to get everyone to safety. Emergencies present a variety of hazards for employees in impacted areas. Developing a plan before an emergency happens is crucial in ensuring that your team has the...
