Insurance is a part of an environmental contractor’s and consultant’s daily work life. Are you over extending your insurance policy? Are you opening yourself up to multiple lawsuits? Do you have the correct coverage? Find out in this whitepaper.

A recent OSHA Info sheet details the adverse side effects caused by contaminated water from improperly maintained emergency eyewash stations. When this safety equipment isn’t properly maintained, the stagnant water that collects has a greater likelihood of harboring potentially harmful organisms, including Acanthamoeba, Pseudomonas and Legionella that are known to cause infections when they come into contact with the eyes and skin or if they are inhaled. Download this free paper today to learn more!

Do you have eyewashes at your workplace? You’ll want to read this. One second, or one motion? In this free download, Haws clears up the eyewash activation confusion surrounding ANSI Z358.1 Standard, which describes a unit going from “off” to “on.” In this free download, Haws clears up the eyewash activation confusion surrounding ANSI Z358.1 Standard, which requires a unit to go from “off” to “on” in 1 second or less.

When it comes to emergency shower and eyewash equipment, a ten-degree difference could make all the difference. The right water temperature is critical to ensuring medically suitable results for an injured person. Current ANSI Standards (American National Standards Institute) are referenced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) when evaluating facilities and mandate a temperature range defined as “tepid.” This is clarified as a 40-degree temperature range for flushing fluids spanning from 60°F to 100°F [16°C to 38°C].

When a worker uses an eyewash station that is not maintained, organisms in the water may come into contact with the eye, skin, or may be inhaled. Workers using eyewash stations after exposure to a hazardous chemical or material may have eye injuries that make the eye more susceptible to infection. Also, workers with skin damage or compromised immune systems (e.g., transplant recovery, cancer, lupus) are at increased risk for developing illnesses from contaminated water. Download this free paper today to learn more!

The slap of cold water on an unsuspecting victim has been standard comedy fare for years, and it can make for an amusing scenario, assuming you’re not the one being doused. In an emergency situation however, non-tempered water is anything but funny. Exposure to domestic water temperatures in many parts of the country while using an emergency shower or eyewash has it’s risk- hypothermia and/or scalding. The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) revised the Z358.1 standard to include a water delivery temperature range of 60° to 100°F. The heart of the tempered water delivery system is the mixing valve, which ensures that the safety equipment safely receives water at the required temperature.

Federal safety regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) make the importance of safety equipment in potentially dangerous working environments clear. The stringent guidelines for emergency showers and eyewashes, however, don’t extend to the inclusion of mandatory alarm and electronic monitoring systems on this equipment. Implementing best practices with the addition of both alarm and wireless monitoring systems is the best way for workplaces to exceed normal expectations by creating superior emergency response procedures. From initiating an emergency response as soon as safety equipment is engaged to maintaining detailed records of when stations are used, tested, and maintained, these wireless systems can create safer, more responsive working environments. Not only will this help ensure employee safety, it can make it easier for facilities to stay in compliance with OSHA and ANSI standards.

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.151, requires that “Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.” Proper emergency equipment selection is a function of knowing your risks, the characteristics of the materials you work with, and logical consideration of the variety of products and design configurations available. Download this white paper to help determine whether a portable or plumbed emergency eyewash/shower product is appropriate for your facility.

Exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals isn’t limited to industries like oil and natural gas. With routine contact to various cleaning chemicals and other hazards, employees in the hospitality/resort industry are equally at risk to injury. In fact, studies show that hotel workers have an injury rate 25% higher than all service workers, with housekeepers experiencing the most injuries. These numbers are due to exposure to corrosive chemicals in certain cleaning products that have the potential to not only irritate skin, but to also cause severe burns if splashed on skin or into eyes. It’s a risk for all workers in this industry, including the staff at Extended Stay America, the largest and most popular extended-stay hotel chain in North America.

Where does risk management rank in your supply chain management plan? Are you taking the right steps to hire safe contractors, implement world-class safety training, and avoid lawsuits? In today’s litigious society, taking preventative measures to ensure that your workforce is safe, compliant with regulations, and using good common sense is essential to efficient supply chain risk management. It’s no wonder why so many executives identify risk mitigation as a top initiative for their supply chains. In this quick-read paper, you’ll learn how proven risk management enables your company to avoid lawsuits, implement safety training that works, dramatically reduce supply chain risk, and more.

Is sustainability a team effort in your workplace? In many larger organizations, it is very much a multilevel effort that draws expertise from many different departments. But, what does combined environment, health, and safety (EHS) and sustainability management look like in a smaller organization? Is it worth it to put together a whole team of people to work on issues like supply chain transparency or reducing the company’s carbon footprint when the company’s personnel footprint falls within Small Business Administration eligibility guidelines? Absolutely! Even in small businesses, your sustainability efforts make a material contribution to the long-term survival of your organization. Here are some tips on building an EHS and sustainability (EHS&S) team that works for your small business.

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Once you've determined that an emergency station is needed, you need to define whether a portable or plumbed station is most appropriate. Proper emergency equipment selection is a function of knowing your risks. Fill out the form to read this white paper on choosing between portable and plumbed eyewashes.

When a victim is in need of an eyewash or shower, a facility must already be prepared with a complete safety response environment. ANSI eyewash and shower compliance are standard measures to abide by, but is it enough for your employees? There are several best practices that can and should be implemented to exceed the standard expectations and guarantee a reliable safety response. This area that must exceed expectations by factoring for ease of use and victim comfort before, during, and after safety equipment usage.

Laboratories of AgroFresh, a subsidiary of DOW AgroSciences and DOW Chemical, produces and applies organic compound products designed to control and lengthen the storage life of fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants. Exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and gasses is an everyday part of the job. When the AgroFresh laboratory in Yakima, Washington, was in need of a new emergency eyewash, lab manager Robert A. Wolff began searching for a product that was economical in size, efficient and innovative – a leading product in safety with science driving its design. The faucet-mounted AXION® eyePOD® quickly stood out for its compact size, unobtrusive installation and science behind its outward-flushing technology.

With DataStax Enterprise 6 (DSE 6), we upped the bar substantially for us, our partners, our customers, and our competitors. We also came out and said that DSE 6 was twice as fast as open source Apache Cassandra™, and now, we have a third-party validation of this claim. Read this benchmark report from zData to get the results of their test of DSE 6 against Cassandra, for which they ran a different series of workloads on an AWS-built cluster.

it’s crucial to make the right choices when setting up your DSE cloud infrastructure. But how can you know which instance types will give you the best cost-to-benefit ratio, both now and as your business grows? That’s where benchmarking helps. For our paper, we conducted DSE stress tests on an array of hardware configurations, and we simulated various real-world workflows, all to see which EC2 instance types deliver the best performance at the lowest costs.

it’s crucial to make the right choices when setting up your DSE cloud infrastructure. But how can you know which instance types will give you the best cost-to-benefit ratio, both now and as your business grows? That’s where benchmarking helps. For our paper, we conducted DSE stress tests on an array of hardware configurations, and we simulated various real-world workflows, all to see which EC2 instance types deliver the best performance at the lowest costs.

With DataStax Enterprise 6 (DSE 6), we upped the bar substantially for us, our partners, our customers, and our competitors. We also came out and said that DSE 6 was twice as fast as open source Apache Cassandra™, and now, we have a third-party validation of this claim. Read this benchmark report from zData to get the results of their test of DSE 6 against Cassandra, for which they ran a different series of workloads on an AWS-built cluster.

If your organisation carries out business in the European Union, then you may be aware that your life is about to become a lot more complicated starting in May 2018. That’s when the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will take effect. IBM is positioned to help you develop strategies to address the challenges of the GDPR. Our Pathways for GDPR readiness are phased programme engagement points and cognitive capabilities which can accelerate your journey. This new, stronger regulation will aim to harmonise data protection across all 28 EU Member States. In some cases, it will merely strengthen or enhance specific rights which are already in place under many local data privacy laws, whilst other rights and obligations will be introduced for the first time.

An IBM Cloud configuration completed a big data analytics workload in less time and with greater throughput than an AWS solution

Multiple locations. Many hourly employees. Myriad pay rates and scheduled hours. Add multiple sick leave laws to the mix. The result: potential chaos and confusion. XpertHR can help. We take the complexity out of staying on top of the shifting paid sick leave law landscape to ensure compliance, understanding and clear employee communication. Michigan and Indiana are banning local sick leave laws. Cities from San Francisco to New York City are leading the pack in favor of them. These and other states and cities around the country are creating a complex playing field for HR professionals when it comes to ensuring compliance with paid sick leave laws. You don’t have the time, or resources, to stay on top of these trends. We do! ? Understanding variations and similarities in laws across jurisdictions ? Understanding how local laws relate to federal and state laws ? Identifying implications related to temporary and contract staff ? Ensuring compliance with notification, documentation, acc

Multiple locations. Many hourly employees. Myriad pay rates and scheduled hours. Add multiple sick leave laws to the mix. The result: potential chaos and confusion. XpertHR can help. We take the complexity out of staying on top of the shifting paid sick leave law landscape to ensure compliance, understanding and clear employee communication. Michigan and Indiana are banning local sick leave laws. Cities from San Francisco to New York City are leading the pack in favor of them. These and other states and cities around the country are creating a complex playing field for HR professionals when it comes to ensuring compliance with paid sick leave laws. You don’t have the time, or resources, to stay on top of these trends. We do!

The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the U.K. Bribery Act (UKBA), Sapin II and many other Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) laws and regulations around the world make it clear that bribery and corruption is prohibited, illegal and the source of fines, penalties, reputational damage, and in some cases criminal liability. This is particularly true when the bribes are offered to foreign government officials, especially by third parties. Use this document to identify when bribery and corruption activities are most likely to be occurring within your business. Next to each bribery and corruption ‘red flag’ we have provided some suggested responses and best practices an organisation can use to address these issues and minimize the risks for your business. You’ll learn: What procedures should I have in place for third party engagements? Are there particular red flags that indicate increased corruption risk? How should I respond to high-risk third-party red flags?

We work with our clients on a foundation of steps to make your Windows workload migration of Windows Servers, SQL, .Net applications and Sharepoint to AWS smooth and successful. Relying on an experienced partner means that you can have confidence to get started with AWS, and Management and Optimization to help your business thrive.