{"id":329,"date":"2012-08-22T04:50:47","date_gmt":"2012-08-22T08:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.ehscsi.com\/?p=329"},"modified":"2017-12-10T23:21:24","modified_gmt":"2017-12-11T04:21:24","slug":"five-free-ehs-resources-for-small-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ehscsi.com\/blog\/2012\/08\/22\/five-free-ehs-resources-for-small-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Free EHS Resources for Small Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) is a broad field that is constantly \"EHS<\/a>changing.\u00a0 It is often beneficial to have a few guides or resources that can be referenced to assist with program development and implementation.\u00a0 Small businesses often do not have a dedicated EHS resource but the following free resources can be of great value in EHS program development.\u00a0 These resources are not only valuable for small businesses but can also benefit larger companies as many provide training and regulatory evaluations for which \u00a0companies would otherwise have to pay.
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  1. Small Business Environmental Homepage<\/a>
    \nThis is a comprehensive resource for a number of environmental compliance areas.\u00a0 It includes a service to search recently modified environmental regulations and a resource page that includes several guidelines.\u00a0 This site also list the states that have a compliance advisory panel which typically offers free assistance to small business in that state.<\/li>\n
  2. National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) Small Business Resource Guide
    \n<\/a>This website has a number of guides included and can be used in conjunction with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration\u2019s (OSHA) small business website below to tackle health and safety program implementation.\u00a0 One of the best links on this page section is entitled Industries and Occupations which provides industry specific guidance on applicable health and safety topics.<\/li>\n
  3. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration\u2019s Small Business Website<\/a>
    \nOSHA\u2019s website for small businesses is another resource helpful with creation and implementation of health and safety programs. This website provides guidance on OSHA\u2019s requirements for health and safety programs.\u00a0 One of the best features of this website includes information about OSHA\u2019s free on-site consultation program.<\/li>\n
  4. NIOSH Pocket Guide for Chemical Hazards<\/a>
    \nThis guide provides general industrial hygiene information on hundreds of chemicals for workers, employers and occupational health professionals.\u00a0 It is a great resource for companies that have hazardous materials onsite to which employees may be exposed.\u00a0 It identifies acute (short-term) and chronic (long term) health effects of a material as well as other physical characteristics and is searchable by material name.<\/li>\n
  5. Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) National Preparedness Directorate<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0EHS regulations often require training at a specified frequency. \u00a0FEMA offers free trainings for emergency or disaster response and preparedness from a variety of FEMA related organizations:\u00a0 Emergency Management Institute, Center for Domestic Preparedness, National Preparedness Directorate (online courses), and the National Training and Education Division.\u00a0 These resources assist businesses in preparing for disasters and emergencies because a large percentage of businesses never reopen following impact from a natural or man-made disaster.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Do you use other free resources that are beneficial to EHS programs? \u00a0If so, share a comment below.<\/p>\n

    If your company has moved beyond the level where these guidance documents provide adequate assistance, an EHS consultant can assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of your EHS programs. Consider a free consultation from EHS Compliance Services Inc., you may contact us at 786-258-1818.<\/p>\n

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