by Tim Coffey | Mar 21, 2023
by Tim CoffeyManager, Electrical Safety Services Electrical safety is an important consideration for colleges and universities, as many aspects of campus life rely on electrical power, including classrooms, dormitories and as well as research and athletic facilities....
by Mike Saylors | Mar 7, 2023
by Mike SaylorsProject Manager, Safety Compliance & Training In the General Industry Standard, OSHA does not go into great depth about who is qualified to work on or near energized electrical equipment. According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.399, a “Qualified Person” is...
by Greg Lathan | Feb 28, 2023
by Greg Lathan President Today, ISO certification is synonymous with quality. There are numerous benefits obtained through ISO certification, including technological, economic and social advantages. You can also improve the quality of your processes and products,...
by Mark Cramer, PE | Feb 21, 2023
by Mark Cramer, PESenior Engineer As an environmental consultant who specializes in assisting industrial clients with air permitting services, I get several calls per year from environmental compliance managers along the lines of the following: – Management...
by Carol Wynn, RN | Feb 14, 2023
by Carol R. Wynn, BSN, RN, COHC, CEASOccupational Health Nurse Occupational back injuries account for greater than one million injuries each year according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Such injuries can result in lost time, reduced productivity, increased...
by Robert Campbell | Feb 1, 2023
by Robert CampbellIndustrial Hygienist In today’s workplace, safety and compliance training is more important than ever. Having a comprehensive program in place is essential to protecting your employees and customers as well as your business. Safety training and...
by Julie Davis | Jan 19, 2023
by Julie DavisProject Coordinator Prior to joining The EI Group, Inc. (EI) as a Project Coordinator, I had heard common buzz words such as “Arc Flash,” “PPE,” and “staying OSHA compliant,” but never delved into the subject further. Having an extensive musical theatre...
by Larry Rockefeller, CIH, CSP and Sydney Harris, MS | Jan 12, 2023
by:Larry Rockefeller, CIH, CSP Director, Health & Safety ServicesSydney Harris, MSIndustrial Hygienist Even though it is a New Year and we are in the middle of winter, there is no time like the present to prepare for the inevitable hotter months to come, as well...
by Barry Maxwell, MS | Jan 4, 2023
by Barry Maxwell, MSSafety Services Manager On Monday of this week, three people were killed, and two others injured after a scaffolding collapse at a construction site in Charlotte, North Carolina. All work at the site was halted after the victims fell approximately...
by Garrett Ponzi | Dec 21, 2022
by Garrett PonziMarketing Manager Twas the night before the largest (and only) product distribution event of the year and the facility, in the coldest climate on Earth, was abuzz with bustle and frenzied activity. Employees of shall we say “a smaller...
