On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its proposed standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.148: “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention.” The proposed standard will apply to employers in general industry, construction, maritime, and agriculture sectors for work performed indoors and outdoors that would result in employee exposure at or […]
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Ensuring Workplace Safety: Navigating the EPA’s New Standards for Methylene Chloride
On May 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule targeting the hazardous health risks posed by Methylene Chloride. The mandate prohibits all consumer applications (e.g., paint and coating strippers) and most commercial uses of Methylene Chloride. It mandates enhanced safety protocols for workers under a Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) […]
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EnSafe Welcomes John Knopf, CSP, as our New Corporate Safety Director
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of John Knopf, CSP as the new Corporate Safety Director at EnSafe. Boasting a distinguished 30-year career in Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability across various industries, John is a highly skilled professional with a dedicated focus on people and safety. As Corporate Safety Director, John will spearhead our […]
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EnSafe Offers Unique Expertise in Retiring Fossil Fuel Plants
The retirement of fossil fuel plants is a multifaceted process driven by a combination of environmental, economic, regulatory, and societal factors. Retirement typically is achieved using a four-step process of decommissioning, deactivation, decontamination, and demolition- or as the process is most referred — “D4.” Consulting firms such as EnSafe become an essential element in the […]
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Mastering Complexity: How to Complete an MGRA Project in Record Time with Skill and Expertise
Focus is the name of the game for this complex Machine Guarding Risk Assessment (MGRA) project our team performed recently at a large paper mill company. With more than 1,000 individual pieces of equipment – pumps, motors, agitators, conveyors, shop equipment and paper, our team collaborated and focused to provide a quality deliverable to our […]
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