Government Regulation | OSHA and EHS Compliance Texas

NOT ALL EHS CONSULTING COMPANIES ARE THE SAME

If you found our website on-line, there’s a pretty good chance that you own or work for a small business who is looking for help with environmental, health and safety compliance issues, and are researching options, which probably includes considering help from an EHS consulting company. If that’s the case, then stick around for a few minutes because that’s what this blog post is all about. My name is Russell Carr, and I’m the founder and president of our [...]

By Russell Carr|2021-10-21T22:19:08-05:00September 18th, 2018|Government Regulation, Hazardous Waste Management, OSHA Health & Safety, OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Safety Training, Texas Environmental Regulations, Texas Hazardous Materials Regulations, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off

New Hazardous Waste e-Manifest System Begins 6/30/18

Texas Hazardous Waste Disposal Update The US Environmental Protection Agency is launching their new Electronic Manifest System (e-Manifest) tomorrow, June 30th, 2018. The new system is called the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment ACT, and became law on 10/5/2012. The system is designed to simplify and streamline the management and tracking of hazardous waste shipments across the US via the “eManifest” system. This new system impacts all generators of non-hazardous and hazardous waste materials, hazardous waste transporters and waste treatment [...]

By Russell Carr|2022-03-21T13:01:29-05:00July 1st, 2018|Fed Regulation, Government Regulation, Hazardous Waste Management, Texas Environmental Regulations, Texas Hazardous Materials Regulations|Comments Off

Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste Regulations in Texas

Hazardous & Toxic Waste Disposal Compliance Regulations in Texas I'd like to begin this discussion by giving an example of what can happen to companies who fail to manage hazardous waste disposal requirements, and then summarize Small Quantity Waste regulations in Texas at the end of the post. EPA announced a $375,000 settlement with retailer Macy's over several hazardous waste management violations. The settlement included a requirement for Macy's to train their employees regarding RCRA rules and regulations at [...]

By Russell Carr|2020-08-10T15:49:26-05:00June 21st, 2018|Fed Regulation, Government Regulation, Hazardous Waste Management, State & Local Regulation, Texas Environmental Regulations, Texas Hazardous Materials Regulations|Comments Off

How EHS Compliance Can Threaten A Small Businesses

Failure To Manage OSHA & Environmental Compliance Could Destroy Your Business Many people will read the title of this video (Non Compliance Could Destroy Your Business) and think “that’s ridiculous, how could non-compliance possibly destroy a business?” If you’re one of these people, and especially if you’re a small business owner, then maybe you should think again….. As I explained in part 1 of this 3 part video series which explores the major compliance risks facing small businesses, most small [...]

By Russell Carr|2022-03-21T12:50:52-05:00June 14th, 2018|Good To Know, Government Regulation, Hazardous Waste Management, OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Safety Training, Texas Environmental Regulations, Texas Hazardous Materials Regulations, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off

Small Businesses At Greatest Risk for OSHA Inspections & Other EHS Compliance Liabilities

Hello, my name is Russell Carr, and I’m the president and founder of Berg Environmental Services and Berg Compliance Solutions, thanks for checking out our website. Ok, so If you found us on-line, there’s a very high probability that you either own or work for a small company who is struggling to keep up with what seems like an endless and ever-changing list of OSHA health and safety, and/or environmental and hazardous materials laws and regulations that apply to [...]

By Russell Carr|2022-03-21T12:50:52-05:00May 13th, 2018|Fed Regulation, Government Regulation, Hazardous Waste Management, OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Safety Training, State & Local Regulation, Texas Environmental Regulations, Texas Hazardous Materials Regulations, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off

Manufactures Who Task Unqualified Staff with EHS Compliance Are Asking for Trouble

If you’re like most small TX manufacturers, you’re not big enough to justify hiring a full time EHS manager, and have tasked an unqualified staff member to manage your OSHA and environmental compliance. This is one of the most common and potentially damaging compliance mistakes small companies make, and can create major risks & liabilities including huge regulatory fines and penalties, increased costs, lost customers, PR disasters and sometimes even civil & criminal liabilities for the business and ownership. Check out our new [...]

By Russell Carr|2018-04-26T09:29:08-05:00April 26th, 2018|Fed Regulation, Government Regulation, Hazardous Waste Management, OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Safety Training, State & Local Regulation, Texas Environmental Regulations, Texas Hazardous Materials Regulations, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off