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What Happens After An OSHA Inspection?

This blog post is Part 2 of our “How To Manage an OSHA Inspection” series and discusses what to expect in the aftermath of the inspection. Part 1 discussed how to properly manage an OSHA inspection from when the inspector arrives at the front door, through to completion of the closing conference, and everything in between. If you missed it, check it out HERE. Part 2 will discuss what to expect after the inspection, how to correct identified violations [...]

By Russell Carr|2022-03-21T12:51:14-05:00November 27th, 2016|OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Safety Training, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off

Will Trump Roll Back EHS Regulations?

Update: Since taking office, the Biden administration has re-instituted many of these changes instituted by the Trump administration and clearly stated their commitment to workplace health and safety and enforcement. We decided to maintain this blog post as a reminder as to how an administration can quickly change environmental, health and safety regulations, even during a short 4 year term. Update: The blog post below was originally posted at the start of the Trump presidency. Since then, many of these [...]

By Russell Carr|2021-08-17T13:32:12-05:00November 14th, 2016|Fed Regulation|Comments Off

Is It Time For OSHA To Tackle The NFL?

Is It Finally Time for OSHA to Start Holding The NFL Accountable for Player Health & Safety Issues? In the spring of 1977 my family and I packed up and moved from Albuquerque, New Mexico to begin a new life in a middle class, suburban neighborhood just southeast of Denver, Colorado. Soon after arriving we learned that the Denver Broncos headquarters wasn’t far away, and that a few Bronco players actually lived in our new neighborhood. This was way back before [...]

By Russell Carr|2017-12-17T22:11:43-05:00November 1st, 2016|Good To Know|Comments Off

Introduction to OSHA Inspections

Learn all about the OSHA inspection process and how to manage it in the comprehensive blog post It's the call that every small business owner and manager dreads, "OSHA is in the lobby." If that happens, you need to be prepared because an OSHA inspection can be incredibly disruptive, stressful and expensive for you and your staff if you're not ready. This blog post is designed to help you do exactly that, so read on.... The content of this [...]

By Russell Carr|2023-04-25T13:15:49-05:00October 18th, 2016|OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off

Texas Waste Water Discharge Permits

Texas Manufacturers Who Generate Waste Water Must Investigate Waste Water Discharge Permit Regulations Recognizing the Potential Need for A Waste Water Discharge Permit: Our past experience shows that many Texas manufacturers aren't even aware that they may require a waste water discharge permit. In sum, the only waste water from a manufacturing facility that can be "put down the drain" without a special permit is sewage from bathrooms, kitchens, etc.. Any other waste water generated from rinsing or cleaning operations, for [...]

By Russell Carr|2022-03-21T12:52:05-05:00October 13th, 2016|Texas Environmental Regulations|Comments Off

Outsourced EHS Compliance Services Texas

For a low fixed monthly fee, we can get your Texas company OSHA and environmentally compliant, and all for about 75% less than the cost of hiring a full time safety manager. What does our outsourced EHS compliance service include? Our service begins with a comprehensive “mock OSHA audit” where we walk your entire facility and review all of your written programs, employee training records and OSHA record keeping requirements. We’ll then return 2 weeks later with a comprehensive report itemizing and [...]

By Russell Carr|2019-02-20T12:08:35-05:00October 7th, 2016|Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off