Nobody looks forward to a visit from an OSHA Compliance Officer. An OSHA inspection can be disruptive, and often results in citations and fines. It also usually means that some sort of problem has already been identified or a complaint has been filed. Here’s what you need to know to be prepared for the possibility…
If you’ve recently received the unwelcome news that there may be mold contamination in one of your buildings, you may need a mold consultant. Mold is a significant health hazard and deserves immediate attention and remediation. But who should you call when you need a mold consultant? Obviously, you want someone you can trust and…
Five billion dollars. That’s the number the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it collected in criminal fines and civil penalties for violations of federal environmental guidelines in 2018. In addition, more than $1.2 billion was committed by private firms to clean up contaminated sites, while prison terms for violations of environmental violations increased from previous…
Imagine this. You’ve just taken over management of a new facility. The roof was replaced six months ago, so it’s the last thing you think you have to worry about. Except it’s actually the first thing you have to worry about. The roof begins leaking badly right after you take over, and a quick inspection…
