The responsibilities of an entry supervisor for a confined space are:
- Know space hazards including information on the mode of exposure, signs or symptoms and the consequences of exposure
- Verify emergency plans and specified entry conditions such as permits, tests, procedures and equipment before allowing entry
- Terminate entry and cancel permits when entry operations are completed or if a new condition exists
- Verify that rescue services are available and that the means for summoning them are operable
- Take appropriate measures to remove unauthorized entrants
- Ensure that the entry operations remain consistent with the entry permit and that acceptable entry conditions are maintained
Is the entry supervisor at your facility aware of these responsibilities or could he/she use additional training? Call one of the Environmental Health and Safety Compliance technicians at August Mack Environmental at 800.579.0770 if you have these types of training needs!
The eCAP® Air Emissions Module is designed to ensure facilities are complying with environmental compliance requirements outlined in Titles I-VI of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) as codified in 40 CFR Parts 50-99, as well as any state and local regulatory agency-specific requirements. Based upon a plant’s air permit, the facility will be classified as a major source, synthetic minor or minor source. Facilities with a Title V Operating Permit or FESOP (synthetic minor) can purchase the Air Emissions Module-Major Source Option. Facilities with a general operating permit can purchase the Air Emissions Module-Minor Source Option.
For more information on eCAP®, contact one of the environmental compliance technicians at August Mack Environmental at 800.579.0770.
Implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) at your company can be extremely beneficial by providing a general framework for organizing the tasks for effective environmental management. Additionally, implementing an EMS can have the following benefits:
- Integrates existing environmental programs
- Creates an orderly process for understanding and meeting regulatory requirements
- Integrates environmental issues into mainstream business activities
- Reduces risks associated with environmental issues
- Builds an engine of continuous environmental performance
- Improves environmental performance
- Enhances image with public, regulators, lenders and investors
- Increases efficiency/reducing costs
To learn more about the benefits of an EMS,
click here to read an article written by one of the environmental compliance technicians at August Mack Environmental.
Since its inception in 1999, eCAP® has been implemented for more than 100 clients throughout North America. When trying to determine the top benefits of eCAP, we asked our clients what they thought and four top benefits were mentioned: file organization, fixed cost structure, technical expertise and preservation of institutional knowledge.
Employees leave companies. Companies hire new employees. When an employee leaves a company that knowledge base, what is between their ears, leaves with them. To lessen the transition and the loss of knowledge that invariably happens during employee turnover is another key element of the eCAP
® system. Documenting methodology, data collection points and emission factors is a function of eCAP
®. The web page is a tool that allows the seamless flow of information from August Mack's environmental compliance consultants to our clients management staff. Process diagrams, report filings, worksheets, etc. are maintained on the Web site and provide a step by step historical record of facility inspections reporting functions and day-to-day corporate environmental compliance activities. This regimented effort reduces and eliminates that loss of knowledge that occurs when employees leave. It's a hallmark of the program.
To learn more about how the loss of institutional knowledge can impact your facility,
click here to read an article written by one of the environmental compliance technicians at August Mack Environmental.
Since its inception in 1999, eCAP® has been implemented for more than 100 clients throughout North America. When trying to determine the top benefits of eCAP®, we asked our clients what they thought and four top benefits were mentioned: file organization, fixed cost structure, technical expertise and preservation of institutional knowledge.
The bedrock of eCAP® is ensuring complete EPA environmental compliance and state environmental compliance. While it most assuredly critical to maintain compliance with your existing permit or existing environmental regulations you cannot allow yourself to be lulled into believing that once you are in compliance then "your job is done." Regulations change. Your processes change. Having the assurance, the knowledge that someone with the technical expertise is monitoring your business, researching new regulations and determining how those regulations affect your business is a key component of the success of August Mack's eCAP® system.
To learn more about the cost of non-compliance,
click here to read an article written by one of the environmental compliance technicians at August Mack Environmental.
As discussed in an earlier post, eCAP® has a five-step process that one of our environmental compliance technicians utilize to implement eCAP® at any facility. The last step in this process is technical support.
August Mack has completed environmental work in more than 40 states as well as Mexico and Canada. In 2009 alone, we have been awarded work in over 25 states. Obviously a lot of our work as environmental compliance technicians is near our office locations. On an annual basis, August Mack completes more than 1,300 EHS-related projects. August Mack has offices in:
- Indiana
- Ohio
- Michigan
- Pennsylvania
- Missouri
Call me at 317.916.3105 if you want more information about those offices and need a contact person.
August Mack has completed corporate environmental compliance work in more than 40 states as well as Mexico and Canada. Obviously a lot of our work as environmental compliance technicians is near our office locations. On an annual basis, August Mack completes over 1,300 EHS-related projects. August Mack has offices in:
- Indiana
- Ohio
- Michigan
- Pennsylvania
- Missouri
Call me at 317.916.3105 if you want more information about those offices and need a contact person.
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