There is no question that certain types of permits and programs must be obtained to operate a large manufacturing business. It can be confusing trying to understand which permits and programs are right for your facility. The best way to know which permit is right for you is to hire a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or a Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
There is no question that certain types of permits and programs must be obtained to operate a large manufacturing business. It can be confusing trying to understand which permits and programs are right for your facility. The best way to know which permit is right for you is to hire a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or a Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
EPA has an extensive history, but one of the main differences between OSHA and the EPA is that a majority of their permits come from Congressional acts. The Clean Air Act is one of the big permitting acts of the EPA. They derive a lot of their permits from this act. One of the permits from this act has recently been upheld in the judiciary system.
It has been ruled that the GHG or Greenhouse Gas, threshold will not change. The ruling basically states that any new facilities that plan on emitting GHG, they must obtain a Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit if they will be emitting more than 100,000 tons per year (tpy) in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) gases. This new ruling is supposedly going to help facilities emitting GHG as these standards are fairly close to local and state regulations. The EPA’s website has a full review of the new permitting rules; it also covers the requirements for existing facilities.
The rule was established in May of 2012 and since it was enacted the EPA has already issued 44 permits. How do you know if your facility needs a new PSD permit or not? Calling an environmental, health, and safety firm to come and perform an environmental audit of your facility is the best way to make that determination. IF your facility is required to have a PSD then know that the EPA is encouraging plant owners to fix any issues with their GHG emissions in as green a way as possible.
In addition to waste management, storm water pollution prevention, and clean air the EPA has a lot of requirements. It takes diligence and work and a desire to want to address all these needs so that your facility can leave a positive mark on our planet. These permits are fairly easy to acquire and there is a professional ready, willing, and able to help walk you through the process.
Environmental Permits are needed not only to keep our environment a safe place to work, but also a safe place to live. Contact an Environmental Consulting Service in your area by clicking hereto take the next step in the permitting process.
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.
