Good To Know | OSHA and EHS Compliance Texas

The Texas EHS Audit Privilege Act Explained

Texas manufacturers are required to implement and manage a long list of environmental and hazardous materials regulations mandated by TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) and/or EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). But this is much easier said than done due to, among other things, the volume & complexity of these regulations, not to mention the fact that they often change. Here is a list of some of the more common regulations: Storm Water Permit & Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan [...]

By Russell Carr|2021-10-21T22:15:33-05:00November 25th, 2019|Good To Know, Hazardous Waste Management, OSHA Health & Safety, Texas Environmental Regulations, Texas Hazardous Materials Regulations|Comments Off

OSHA Compliance 101 For Small Companies

Hello my name is Russell Carr, and I’m the founder and president of our company. If you’ve had any time to research us, you might already know that I founded Berg Compliance Solutions, after struggling for years trying to manage environmental, health and safety with 3 of my small contracting business and later noticing that I definitely wasn’t alone in this struggle. Our company mission is to help small companies manage environmental, health and safety regulations and related [...]

By Russell Carr|2021-07-26T12:37:23-05:00November 14th, 2019|Good To Know, OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Safety Training, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off

Is Outsourcing EHS Compliance A Good Option?

Is outsourcing your environmental, health and safety compliance a good option for your company? It's very common for companies to outsourced their legal, accounting and IT needs and services, but many companies don't even know that outsourcing EHS compliance is an option... but it is. Now that you know it's an option, why would you consider it? Did you know that companies who fail to manage OSHA, EPA and state environmental and hazardous materials compliance put themselves at risk [...]

By Russell Carr|2020-04-28T09:40:09-05:00November 10th, 2019|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

Not All Safety Consultants Are Equal

It's easy to assume that all environmental, health and safety consulting companies are basically the same, but it's not true. For example some consultants only focus in one area, typically either safety or environmental compliance, but rarely both. Some consultants are "one person shops" whereas others staff an entire team of experts. Some consulting companies charge by the hour, whereas others offer fixed fee costs. Some EHS consultants tend to work with only large companies, while others focus on [...]

By Russell Carr|2022-03-21T12:50:52-05:00June 20th, 2019|Good To Know|Comments Off

Time To Start Thinking About Heat Hazards

SUMMER IS COMING… And per OSHA laws, employers are required to furnish a workplace free of recognized hazards, which includes hot environments, employers should: Provide workers with water, rest and shade. Allow new or returning workers to gradually increase workloads and take more frequent breaks as they acclimatize, or build a tolerance for working in the heat. Plan for emergencies and train workers on prevention. Monitor workers for signs of illness. The human body is a miraculous creation. With natural [...]

By Russell Carr|2020-04-28T10:41:01-05:00April 22nd, 2019|Good To Know, OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Safety Training, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off

It’s Our 4th Annual EHS Compliance Seminar

In conjunction with Austin Regional Manufacturers Association, we’ll be hosting our 4th annual environmental, health & safety seminar on February 26th at the Norris Event Center in Austin. We’ve revamped the agenda this year and will host 2 separate events: The event on the 26th will focus entirely on health and safety OSHA compliance & risks, and we’ll host a separate environmental and hazardous materials compliance event later this year. Here's the agenda: Agenda for Health & Safety Compliance & [...]

By Russell Carr|2020-04-28T10:45:55-05:00February 24th, 2019|Good To Know, Government Regulation, OSHA Texas Laws & Regulations, Safety Training, Texas Environmental Regulations, Texas OSHA Compliance|Comments Off