Environmental Permits issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are used to regulate the amount of pollutants that can be released into the surrounding environment. Environmental Permits typically involve surrounding bodies of water, soil, and air emissions.
Environmental Permits issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are used to regulate the amount of pollutants that can be released into the surrounding environment. Environmental Permits typically involve surrounding bodies of water, soil, and air emissions.
Bodies of water such as creeks, streams, and rivers can carry pollutants a great distance while dispersing toxins which has a devastating impact on the environment. Any plant or animal that drinks the toxins is at risk. The EPA requires samples to be taken to ensure the surrounding environment is not impacted by toxins in the surrounding bodies of water that have higher pollutant counts than preset levels deemed safe.
The soil surrounding a manufacturing plant can be drastically impacted by pollutants. Crops could be contaminated or simply not grow at all. The farmer’s livelihood depends on growing food that is safe for consumption. Soil samples must be taken at different depth levels to ensure the crops are safe for consumption and are not being hindered by a nearby facility working with toxic chemicals.
Air permits is the largest of the three categories that companies apply for. Many different facilities utilize some sort of emissions that release gases. The Clean Air Act established the need for air monitoring to ensure the safety of the workers and surrounding communities. A town near a facility emitting chemicals into the atmosphere was greatly impacted by a storm with acid rain. Many people in the town were killed, buildings were destroyed, and many more sick or injured. Companies must be responsible and have the capacity to monitor the emissions released and stay within certain guidelines.
Navigating the proper environmental permits can be a tricky thing. An Environmental Consultant can help your business navigate the daunting process. The process can last several months and any delays due to an application being incorrectly completed, or the wrong permits applied for can be very costly. The delays may prevent the project from moving forward and having to stop production or construction until the process can be restarted and completed.
Click hereto contact an Environmental Consultant today. The Consultant will work with your company to understand what needs exist and assist with ensuring codes are being met, and thresholds of chemical disbursements are where they need to be to comply with regulations. The Environmental Protection Agency has been established to protect citizens from toxic elements in the environment that can affect nature all around us. The limits have been set with safety in mind, and proper processing techniques should allow for any of those levels to be met, once the proper permits are obtained.
Occupational Health Overcomes Everyday Hazards
Many workers face different types of hazards on a daily basis. Each company has a responsibility to proactively protect their employees from hazards encountered in the workplace. Accidents or injuries can bring production to a halt, reduce the workforce while the employee is recovering and lead to costly worker compensation claims. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can help your company improve the Occupational Health present at your facility.
The Risk from Asbestos
Asbestos poses a major health risk in many office buildings and homes due to the wide adoption and usage of asbestos as an insulator in the construction process. Asbestos can be found in the glue beneath vinyl flooring or in material applied to concrete to regulate the temperature between floors in an office building. These buildings and homes are being remodeled and modernized as an update to the space, but the demolition process can be hazardous if asbestos is present. Test for asbestos prior to starting your next remodeling project to ensure workers are safe.
Communicating the Dangers with HazCom
Hazard Communication focuses on explaining the dangers present at the workplace. The employees have a right to understand the hazards present and how to remain safe on the jobsite. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can work with your company to fulfill the HazCom requirement set forth by OSHA.
