When it comes to environmental, health and safety (EH&S) compliance, three simple words can save time, money, and major headaches: “I don’t know.”
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Many businesses unknowingly expose themselves to environmental liability through a common practice: giving away or reusing “clean fill” soil without proper testing or controls.
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Facility and plant managers juggle countless responsibilities—but regulatory compliance can’t be one of the balls that drops.
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Hazardous waste regulations are among the most critical for facilities like yours—and easiest to violate.
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Implementing an effective EH&S program means engaging with two very different audiences: management and employees. The strongest programs are both management-supported and employee-owned.
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A strong environmental, health and safety (EH&S) program delivers real business value. Yet many programs fail because they’re treated as a “necessary evil” instead of a core business value.
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Accidental spills always chase the path of least resistance—and that’s exactly where “lazy contamination” can wreak havoc on your facility.
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Vapor intrusion is a major concern these days in the world of environmental, health and safety—but you should never rush to judgment and assume that’s the cause.
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During facility visits, my team and I often find “invisible environmental gorillas,” which are issues you simply don’t see because you’re there every day and have developed a familiarity blindness within your surroundings.
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In environmental, health, and safety management, understanding the need-to-know information is essential—nice-to-know details come second. One overlooked area? Floor drains.
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When it comes to environmental, health and safety, it’s easy to focus on what’s happening inside your facility. But neglecting exterior areas – including the roof – can lead to serious and costly issues.
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Just like a home inspection helps uncover hidden issues before a purchase, environmental due diligence protects buyers and sellers of commercial or industrial properties from costly surprises. Yet, many businesses still skip this critical step—even when millions of dollars are on the line.
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As a facility manager, obtaining environmental permits is a key part of staying in compliance. But it’s just the first step.
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Before breaking ground on a capital improvement project—whether expanding an existing facility or building a new one—make sure all required environmental permits are in place.
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Work is taking more of our time and energy than ever, and the old “just work harder” mindset is proving unsustainable—and harmful.
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Everything in business – and life – boils down to communication. When dialogue stops, progress stops, as my team and I saw in action with a recent project.
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When it comes to Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, the old saying “you get what you pay for” is spot on. A low-cost assessment may miss critical issues that can derail a property deal or lead to costly liabilities later.
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Each year, OSHA releases its Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations List, highlighting the most common workplace safety issues found during inspections. The list serves as a valuable tool for focusing your compliance efforts at your facility. These are the issues OSHA has a close eye on.
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Even if your facility runs smoothly, hidden issues—what I call Invisible Environmental Gorillas—could be lurking in your processes, equipment, and the hidden – and not so hidden – areas of your site.
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Imagine preparing for a major capital improvement, only to have construction halted because of overlooked permits or some other previously overlooked issue with the site.
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