Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) offers a sense of security during this COVID-19 pandemic. But do you and your workers actually know how to properly fit, use and maintain PPE? Your instinct might be to respond, “Sure, it can’t be that hard, right?” But think again. The impacts of improper fit, usage and maintenance can […]
Continue readingEPA Announces Temporary Policy during COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 26, the EPA issued a temporary policy that applies retroactively beginning on March 13, 2020 regarding enforcement of environmental legal obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic. In essence, and with certain limitations, the EPA has suspended environmental enforcement action. It’s important to note that this policy does not apply to activities carried out under […]
Continue readingCOVID-19 Shutdown Regulatory Checklist
What are the regulatory implications associated with shutdown of processes? Although many communities are implementing Shelter-In-Place orders, environment, health and safety (EHS) compliance is expected to be maintained by applicable regulatory agencies. We’re answering questions for clients planning a plant closure, curtailment, or shortening of hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Navigating the shut-down process […]
Continue readingEHS Tasks to Bring Off the Back Burner During COVID-19 Slow-Down
When it comes to environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance regulations in light of COVID-19 shelter-at-home practices, there are more questions than answers right now. Will regulatory compliance deadlines be extended? Will grace periods be issued? Will work related to compliance reporting be considered “essential”? What special allowances are being made by the regulatory agencies? […]
Continue readingCOVID-19 Message from our President and CEO
EnSafe’s COVID-19 Response Team is diligently implementing our business continuity plan to support our employees, communities and clients. To our employees: Seeing EnSafers in action during these dynamic circumstances has been inspiring. Our agility in rapidly adapting our workplaces and meeting practices, adhering to social distancing protocols, and many other intermediate actions – all while […]
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