EHS Compliance refers to an organization’s adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations and standards. It ensures that businesses operate responsibly by minimizing risks to people and the environment, maintaining safe workplaces, and following legal requirements.
The organization shall determine external and internal issues relevant to its purpose and strategic direction and that affect its ability to achieve the intended result(s) of its quality management system.
The organization shall determine external and internal issues relevant to its purpose and its strategic direction and that affect its ability to achieve the intended result(s) of its quality management system. The organization shall monitor and review information about these external and internal issues.
The organization shall determine the interested parties that are relevant to the quality management system and the requirements of these interested parties that are relevant to the quality management system. The organization shall monitor and review information about these interested parties and their relevant requirements.
The organization shall determine the boundaries and applicability of the quality management system to establish its scope. The scope shall be available and maintained as documented information.
The organization shall establish; implement; maintain and continually improve a quality management system; including the processes needed and their interactions; in accordance with the requirements of this International Standard.
Top management shall demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the quality management system.
Top management shall demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the quality management system by: a) taking accountability for the effectiveness of the QMS; b) ensuring the quality policy and objectives are established and compatible with the context and strategic direction; c) ensuring the integration of QMS requirements into business processes; d) promoting the use of the process approach and risk-based thinking; e) ensuring resources are available; f) communicating the importance of effective QMS and of conforming to QMS requirements; g) ensuring the QMS achieves its intended results; h) engaging; directing and supporting persons to contribute to the effectiveness of the QMS; i) promoting improvement; j) supporting other relevant management roles to demonstrate their leadership as it applies to their areas of responsibility.
Top management shall establish; implement and maintain a quality policy that: a) is appropriate to the purpose and context of the organization and supports its strategic direction; b) provides a framework for setting quality objectives; c) includes a commitment to satisfy applicable requirements; d) includes a commitment to continual improvement of the QMS.
Top management shall ensure that the responsibilities and authorities for relevant roles are assigned; communicated and understood within the organization.
When planning for the quality management system; the organization shall consider the issues referred to in 4.1 and the requirements referred to in 4.2 and determine the risks and opportunities that need to be addressed.
When planning for the QMS; the organization shall consider the issues in 4.1 and requirements in 4.2 and determine the risks and opportunities that need to be addressed to: a) give assurance that the QMS can achieve its intended result(s); b) enhance desirable effects; c) prevent; or reduce; undesired effects; d) achieve improvement. The organization shall plan actions to address these risks and opportunities; and how to integrate and implement them into QMS processes and evaluate their effectiveness.
The organization shall establish quality objectives at relevant functions; levels and processes needed for the QMS. The quality objectives shall: be consistent with the quality policy; be measurable; take into account applicable requirements; be relevant to conformity of products and services and to the enhancement of customer satisfaction; be monitored; be communicated; be updated as appropriate.
When the organization determines the need for changes to the QMS; the changes shall be carried out in a planned manner (see 4.4).
The organization shall determine and provide the resources needed for the establishment; implementation; maintenance and continual improvement of the quality management system.
This clause covers general resources; people; infrastructure; environment for the operation of processes; monitoring and measuring resources; and organizational knowledge.
The organization shall: a) determine the necessary competence of person(s) doing work under its control that affects the performance and effectiveness of the QMS; b) ensure that these persons are competent on the basis of appropriate education; training; or experience; c) where applicable; take actions to acquire the necessary competence; and evaluate the effectiveness of the actions taken; d) retain appropriate documented information as evidence of competence.
The organization shall ensure that persons doing work under the organization’s control are aware of: a) the quality policy; b) relevant quality objectives; c) their contribution to the effectiveness of the QMS; including the benefits of improved performance; d) the implications of not conforming with the QMS requirements.
The organization shall determine the internal and external communications relevant to the QMS; including: a) on what it will communicate; b) when to communicate; c) with whom to communicate; d) how to communicate; e) who communicates.
The organization’s QMS shall include: a) documented information required by this International Standard; b) documented information determined by the organization as being necessary for the effectiveness of the QMS. This clause also covers creating; updating and control of documented information.
The organization shall plan; implement and control the processes (see 4.4) needed to meet the requirements for the provision of products and services; and to implement the actions determined in Clause 6.
The organization shall plan; implement and control the processes needed to meet requirements for the provision of products and services; and to implement the actions determined in Clause 6 by determining requirements; establishing criteria for processes and acceptance of products/services; determining resources; implementing control of processes; and maintaining documented information.
This includes customer communication; determining requirements related to products and services; reviewing requirements related to products and services; and changes to requirements for products and services.
The organization shall establish; implement and maintain a design and development process that is appropriate to ensure the subsequent provision of products and services. This covers planning; inputs; controls; outputs and changes.
The organization shall ensure that externally provided processes; products and services conform to requirements. This covers type and extent of control; and information for external providers.
The organization shall implement production and service provision under controlled conditions. This covers control of production/service provision; identification and traceability; property belonging to customers or external providers; preservation; post-delivery activities; and control of changes.
The organization shall implement planned arrangements; at appropriate stages; to verify that the product and service requirements have been met. The release of products and services to the customer shall not proceed until the planned arrangements have been satisfactorily completed; unless otherwise approved by a relevant authority and; where applicable; by the customer.
The organization shall ensure that outputs that do not conform to their requirements are identified and controlled to prevent their unintended use or delivery. The organization shall take appropriate action based on the nature of the nonconformity and its effect on the conformity of products and services.
The organization shall evaluate the performance and the effectiveness of the quality management system.
The organization shall determine: a) what needs to be monitored and measured; b) the methods for monitoring; measurement; analysis and evaluation needed to ensure valid results; c) when the monitoring and measuring shall be performed; d) when the results from monitoring and measurement shall be analysed and evaluated. The organization shall evaluate the performance of the QMS and its effectiveness. This includes customer satisfaction.
The organization shall conduct internal audits at planned intervals to provide information on whether the QMS: a) conforms to the organization’s own requirements for its QMS and the requirements of this International Standard; b) is effectively implemented and maintained.
Top management shall review the organization's QMS at planned intervals to ensure its continuing suitability; adequacy; effectiveness and alignment with the strategic direction of the organization.
The organization shall determine and select opportunities for improvement and implement any necessary actions to meet customer requirements and enhance customer satisfaction.
The organization shall determine and select opportunities for improvement (see 9.1; 9.2 and 9.3) and implement any necessary actions to meet customer requirements and enhance customer satisfaction. These shall include improving products and services to meet requirements as well as to address future needs and expectations; correcting; preventing or reducing undesired effects; improving the performance and effectiveness of the QMS.
When a nonconformity occurs; including any arising from complaints; the organization shall: a) react to the nonconformity; b) evaluate the need for action to eliminate the cause(s) of the nonconformity; c) implement any action needed; d) review the effectiveness of any corrective action taken; e) make changes to the QMS; if necessary.
The organization shall continually improve the suitability; adequacy and effectiveness of the quality management system.
The organization shall determine external and internal issues that are relevant to its purpose and that affect its ability to achieve the intended outcomes of its environmental management system.
The organization shall determine external and internal issues that are relevant to its purpose and that affect its ability to achieve the intended outcomes of its environmental management system. Such issues shall include environmental conditions being affected by or capable of affecting the organization.
The organization shall determine: a) the interested parties that are relevant to the environmental management system; b) the relevant needs and expectations (i.e. requirements) of these interested parties; c) which of these needs and expectations become its compliance obligations.
The organization shall determine the boundaries and applicability of the environmental management system to establish its scope. The scope shall be maintained as documented information.
To achieve the intended outcomes; including enhancing its environmental performance; the organization shall establish; implement; maintain and continually improve an environmental management system; including the processes needed and their interactions; in accordance with the requirements of this International Standard.
Top management shall demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the environmental management system.
Top management shall demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the environmental management system by: a) taking accountability for the effectiveness of the EMS; b) ensuring the environmental policy and objectives are established and compatible with the context and strategic direction; c) ensuring EMS requirements are integrated into business processes; d) ensuring resources are available; e) communicating importance of effective EMS and conforming to EMS requirements; f) ensuring the EMS achieves intended outcomes; g) directing and supporting persons to contribute to EMS effectiveness; h) promoting continual improvement; i) supporting other relevant management roles.
Top management shall establish; implement and maintain an environmental policy that is appropriate to the purpose and context; provides a framework for setting environmental objectives; includes a commitment to the protection of the environment (including prevention of pollution); commitment to fulfil its compliance obligations; and commitment to continual improvement.
Top management shall ensure that responsibilities and authorities for relevant roles are assigned and communicated within the organization; including responsibility for ensuring the EMS conforms to the standard and reporting on EMS performance to top management.
When planning for the environmental management system; the organization shall consider the issues in 4.1; requirements in 4.2; and its scope; and determine the risks and opportunities; related to its environmental aspects; compliance obligations and other issues and requirements; that need to be addressed.
This includes general planning (6.1.1); identifying environmental aspects (6.1.2); determining compliance obligations (6.1.3); and planning action to address these (6.1.4).
The organization shall establish environmental objectives at relevant functions and levels. Objectives shall be: consistent with policy; measurable; monitored; communicated; updated; and take into account significant environmental aspects; compliance obligations; risks and opportunities. The organization shall plan how to achieve its environmental objectives.
The organization shall determine and provide the resources needed for the establishment; implementation; maintenance and continual improvement of the environmental management system.
The organization shall determine and provide the resources needed for the establishment; implementation; maintenance and continual improvement of the EMS.
The organization shall: a) determine necessary competence of persons doing work under its control that affects its environmental performance and its ability to fulfil its compliance obligations; b) ensure these persons are competent; c) take actions to acquire competence; d) retain documented information as evidence.
The organization shall ensure that persons doing work under its control are aware of: a) the environmental policy; b) significant environmental aspects and related actual or potential environmental impacts associated with their work; c) their contribution to the effectiveness of the EMS; d) implications of not conforming with EMS requirements; including not fulfilling compliance obligations.
The organization shall establish; implement and maintain the processes needed for internal and external communications relevant to the EMS.
The EMS shall include: a) documented information required by this Standard; b) documented information determined by the organization as necessary for EMS effectiveness. This clause also covers creating; updating and control.
The organization shall plan; implement and control the processes needed to meet environmental management system requirements and to implement the actions identified in 6.1 and 6.2.
The organization shall establish; implement; control and maintain the processes needed to meet EMS requirements and to implement actions identified in 6.1 and 6.2 by establishing operating criteria and implementing control of processes. This includes outsourced processes and considering a life cycle perspective.
The organization shall establish; implement and maintain the processes needed to prepare for and to respond to potential emergency situations identified in 6.1.1.
The organization shall monitor; measure; analyse and evaluate its environmental performance.
The organization shall determine what needs to be monitored and measured; methods; when it will be performed; and when results will be analysed and evaluated. The organization shall evaluate its environmental performance and the effectiveness of the EMS. This includes evaluation of compliance with its compliance obligations.
The organization shall conduct internal audits at planned intervals to provide information on whether the EMS: a) conforms to the organization’s own requirements and the standard's requirements; b) is effectively implemented and maintained.
Top management shall review the organization's EMS at planned intervals to ensure its continuing suitability; adequacy and effectiveness.
The organization shall determine opportunities for improvement (see 9.1; 9.2 and 9.3) and implement necessary actions to achieve the intended outcomes of its environmental management system.
The organization shall determine opportunities for improvement and implement necessary actions to achieve the intended outcomes of its EMS.
When a nonconformity occurs; the organization shall: a) react to it; b) evaluate need for action to eliminate causes; c) implement action; d) review effectiveness; e) make changes to EMS if necessary.
The organization shall continually improve the suitability; adequacy and effectiveness of the EMS to enhance environmental performance.
The organization shall determine external and internal issues that are relevant to its purpose and that affect its ability to achieve the intended outcomes of its OH&S management system.
The organization shall determine external and internal issues that are relevant to its purpose and that affect its ability to achieve the intended outcomes of its OH&S management system.
The organization shall determine: a) other interested parties; in addition to workers; that are relevant to the OH&S MS; b) the relevant needs and expectations (i.e. requirements) of workers and other interested parties; c) which of these needs and expectations are; or could become; legal requirements and other requirements.
The organization shall determine the boundaries and applicability of the OH&S MS to establish its scope. The scope shall be available as documented information.
The organization shall establish; implement; maintain and continually improve an OH&S management system; including the processes needed and their interactions; in accordance with the requirements of this document.
Top management shall demonstrate leadership and commitment with respect to the OH&S management system and promote worker participation.
Top management shall demonstrate leadership and commitment by: a) taking overall responsibility and accountability for the prevention of work-related injury and ill health; b) ensuring OH&S policy and objectives are established; c) ensuring integration of OH&S MS into business processes; d) ensuring resources; e) communicating importance; f) ensuring OH&S MS achieves outcomes; g) directing/supporting persons; h) ensuring/promoting continual improvement; i) supporting other management roles; j) developing a culture supporting OH&S MS; k) protecting workers from reprisals; l) ensuring consultation/participation of workers.
Top management shall establish; implement and maintain an OH&S policy that: a) includes a commitment to provide safe and healthy working conditions for the prevention of work-related injury and ill health and is appropriate to the purpose; size and context of the organization and to the specific nature of its OH&S risks and OH&S opportunities; b) provides a framework for setting OH&S objectives; c) includes a commitment to fulfil legal requirements and other requirements; d) includes a commitment to eliminate hazards and reduce OH&S risks; e) includes a commitment to continual improvement of the OH&S MS; f) includes a commitment to consultation and participation of workers; and; where they exist; workers’ representatives.
Top management shall ensure responsibilities and authorities for relevant roles within the OH&S MS are assigned and communicated at all levels within the organization and maintained as documented information. Workers at each level of the organization shall assume responsibility for those aspects of the OH&S MS over which they have control.
The organization shall establish; implement and maintain a process(es) for consultation and participation of workers at all applicable levels and functions; and; where they exist; workers’ representatives; in the development; planning; implementation; performance evaluation and actions for improvement of the OH&S MS.
When planning for the OH&S management system; the organization shall consider the issues referred to in 4.1 (context); the requirements referred to in 4.2 (interested parties) and 4.3 (scope) and determine the risks and opportunities that need to be addressed.
This includes general planning (6.1.1); hazard identification and assessment of risks and opportunities (6.1.2); determination of legal requirements and other requirements (6.1.3); and planning action (6.1.4).
The organization shall establish OH&S objectives at relevant functions and levels. Objectives shall be: consistent with OH&S policy; measurable; take into account applicable requirements; results of risk/opportunity assessment; results of consultation; monitored; communicated; and updated. Planning to achieve OH&S objectives involves determining what will be done; resources; responsibilities; timelines; and how results will be evaluated.
The organization shall determine and provide the resources needed for the establishment; implementation; maintenance and continual improvement of the OH&S management system.
The organization shall determine and provide the resources needed for the establishment; implementation; maintenance and continual improvement of the OH&S MS.
The organization shall: a) determine the necessary competence of workers that affects or can affect its OH&S performance; b) ensure that workers are competent on the basis of appropriate education; training or experience; c) where applicable; take actions to acquire and maintain the necessary competence; and evaluate the effectiveness of the actions taken; d) retain appropriate documented information as evidence of competence.
Workers shall be made aware of: a) OH&S policy and objectives; b) their contribution to OH&S MS effectiveness; c) implications of not conforming; d) incidents and outcomes of investigations relevant to them; e) hazards; OH&S risks and actions determined relevant to them; f) the ability to remove themselves from work situations that they consider present an imminent and serious danger to their life or health; as well as the arrangements for protecting them from undue consequences for doing so.
The organization shall establish; implement and maintain the process(es) it needs for internal and external communication relevant to the OH&S MS.
The OH&S MS shall include: a) documented information required by this document; b) documented information determined by the organization as being necessary for the effectiveness of the OH&S MS. This clause also covers creating; updating and control of documented information.
The organization shall plan; implement; control and maintain the processes needed to meet requirements of the OH&S management system; and to implement the actions determined in Clause 6.
This includes general planning (8.1.1); eliminating hazards and reducing OH&S risks (8.1.2 using hierarchy of controls); management of change (8.1.3); procurement (8.1.4 covering contractors and outsourcing).
The organization shall establish; implement and maintain a process(es) needed to prepare for and to respond to potential emergency situations; as identified in 6.1.2.1.
The organization shall monitor; measure; analyse and evaluate its OH&S performance.
The organization shall determine what needs to be monitored and measured (including legal/other requirements; operational controls; OH&S objectives; risks and opportunities); methods; criteria against which OH&S performance is evaluated; when it's performed; when results are analysed/evaluated/communicated. This includes evaluation of compliance with legal and other requirements.
The organization shall conduct internal audits at planned intervals to provide information on whether the OH&S MS: a) conforms to the organization’s own requirements and this document's requirements; b) is effectively implemented and maintained.
Top management shall review the organization’s OH&S MS at planned intervals; to ensure its continuing suitability; adequacy and effectiveness.
The organization shall determine opportunities for improvement (see 9.1; 9.2 and 9.3) and implement necessary actions to achieve the intended outcomes of the OH&S management system.
The organization shall determine opportunities for improvement and implement actions to achieve the intended outcomes of the OH&S MS.
When an incident or nonconformity occurs; the organization shall: a) react in a timely manner; b) evaluate; with the participation of workers and involvement of other relevant interested parties; the need for corrective action to eliminate the root cause(s); c) implement any action needed; d) review the effectiveness of any corrective action taken; e) make changes to the OH&S MS; if necessary.
The organization shall continually improve the suitability; adequacy and effectiveness of the OH&S MS by: a) enhancing OH&S performance; b) promoting a culture that supports the OH&S MS; c) promoting the participation of workers in implementing actions for the continual improvement of the OH&S MS; d) communicating the relevant results of continual improvement to workers; and; where they exist; workers’ representatives; e) maintaining and retaining documented information as evidence of continual improvement.
Establishes foundational elements for managing workplace safety and health.
Develop and implement a written safety and health program that outlines management commitment; employee involvement; hazard identification; hazard prevention and control; and safety and health training.
Demonstrate visible management commitment to safety and health through active participation; resource allocation; and accountability.
Establish mechanisms for meaningful worker participation in safety and health program development; implementation; and evaluation; including hazard reporting and safety committees.
Implement a systematic process for identifying existing and potential hazards in the workplace; including routine inspections; incident investigations; and employee hazard reporting.
Establish and implement a hierarchy of controls (elimination; substitution; engineering controls; administrative controls; PPE) to prevent and control identified hazards.
Provide comprehensive safety and health training to all employees relevant to their job tasks; identified hazards; and emergency procedures.
Develop and implement procedures for investigating all incidents (injuries; illnesses; near misses) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the safety and health program and implement continuous improvement measures.
Maintain accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses in accordance with OSHA requirements (e.g.; OSHA 300 Log).
Develop and implement an emergency action plan (EAP) for fires; evacuations; and other emergencies.
Develop and implement a fire prevention plan (FPP) to prevent fires and control fuel sources.
Ensure adequate first aid supplies and trained personnel are available; and arrange for prompt medical attention for injured employees.
Maintain a clean; orderly; and sanitary workplace to prevent hazards.
Ensure walking and working surfaces are free of hazards; including proper guarding of floor openings and protection from falls.
Ensure adequate and unobstructed exit routes are available and clearly marked.
Implement a program for safe operation; maintenance; and training for powered industrial trucks (e.g.; forklifts).
Ensure scaffolding is erected; used; and dismantled safely by competent persons.
Ensure ladders are inspected; used; and maintained safely.
Implement practices to protect employees from electrical hazards; including proper wiring; grounding; and use of electrical equipment.
Implement a program for controlling hazardous energy during servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment.
Implement a program for safe entry into permit-required confined spaces; including identification; evaluation; permitting; and training.
Ensure machinery and equipment are adequately guarded to protect employees from rotating parts; pinch points; and other hazards.
Conduct a hazard assessment to determine the appropriate PPE required for various tasks and hazards.
Provide; ensure proper use; and maintain appropriate PPE for employees at no cost.
Implement a comprehensive respiratory protection program for employees exposed to respiratory hazards.
Implement a hearing conservation program for employees exposed to noise levels above action limits.
Develop and implement a written hazard communication program; including labels; SDSs; and employee training on hazardous chemicals.
Implement a program to protect employees from exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
For facilities with highly hazardous chemicals; implement a comprehensive PSM program.
Implement an ergonomics program to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
Develop and implement a program to prevent and respond to workplace violence.
Implement measures to protect employees from heat-related illnesses.
Implement measures to protect employees from cold-related illnesses.
Ensure excavations are shored; sloped; or otherwise protected to prevent cave-ins.
Implement safe work practices for trenching operations.
Ensure demolition operations are conducted safely.
Ensure safe operation and inspection of cranes and derricks.
Implement specific safety measures for steel erection activities.
Control employee exposure to asbestos.
Control employee exposure to lead in construction activities.
Protect employees from exposure to ionizing radiation.
Protect employees from exposure to non-ionizing radiation (e.g.; lasers; radiofrequency).
Implement specific safety practices for laboratories.
Control employee exposure to formaldehyde.
Control employee exposure to ethylene oxide.
Control employee exposure to benzene.
Control employee exposure to cadmium.
Control employee exposure to chromium (VI).
Control employee exposure to methylene chloride.
Control employee exposure to vinyl chloride.
Implement specific safety measures for grain handling operations.
Implement specific safety measures for sawmills and logging.
Implement specific safety measures for telecommunications work.
Implement specific safety measures for electric power operations.
Implement specific safety measures for commercial diving.
Ensure safe handling and use of explosives.
Ensure safe practices for commercial diving.
Ensure proper training and equipment for fire brigades.
Implement safety measures for hot work operations.
Ensure safe storage; handling; and use of compressed gas cylinders.
Ensure safe operation and maintenance of elevated work platforms.
Ensure safe use and inspection of slings.
Ensure safe operation and inspection of overhead cranes.
Implement safety measures for dredging operations.
Implement safety measures for longshoring activities.
Implement safety measures for marine terminal operations.
Ensure proper certification of cargo gear.
Ensure ROPS are installed and maintained on equipment.
Ensure FOPS are installed and maintained on equipment.
Provide and maintain safety nets where required for fall protection.
Install and maintain guardrail systems for fall protection.
Implement safety monitoring systems for fall protection.
Implement warning line systems for fall protection.
Establish controlled access zones for fall protection.
Implement safety watch systems for specific hazards.
Conduct daily inspections of excavations by a competent person.
Develop and implement rescue procedures for confined spaces.
Implement a hot work permit system for operations involving open flames or heat.
Ensure safe storage and handling of all chemicals.
Provide and maintain accessible emergency showers and eyewash stations.
Implement safe practices for using compressed air.
Ensure safe use and maintenance of hand and power tools.
Implement safety measures for abrasive blasting operations.
Implement safety measures for spray finishing.
Implement safety measures for dip tank operations.
Ensure safe storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.
Ensure safe storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases.
Ensure safe handling and storage of anhydrous ammonia.
Ensure safe handling and storage of hydrogen.
Ensure safe handling and storage of oxygen.
Ensure safe handling and storage of nitrous oxide.
Ensure safe handling and storage of acetylene.
For specific operations; comply with HAZWOPER requirements.
Implement a Chemical Hygiene Plan for laboratories.
Implement general controls for hazardous substances.
Provide medical and first aid training for employees.
Ensure SDSs are readily available for all hazardous chemicals.
Ensure all chemical containers are properly labeled.
Train emergency response teams for various scenarios.
Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify hazards.
Specific safety and health regulations for the construction industry.
Implement comprehensive fall protection systems for construction activities.
Ensure safe design; erection; and use of scaffolds in construction.
Implement protective systems for excavations in construction to prevent cave-ins.
Comply with detailed requirements for cranes and derricks in construction.
Adhere to specific safety standards for steel erection.
Manage confined space entry specifically for construction sites.
Ensure safe practices during demolition of structures.
Implement electrical safety practices specific to construction sites.
Implement fire prevention and protection measures on construction sites.
Ensure safe use and maintenance of hand and power tools in construction.
Implement safety measures for welding and cutting operations in construction.
Ensure safe operation of vehicles and equipment on construction sites.
Ensure ROPS and FOPS are present and maintained on construction equipment.
Use appropriate signs; signals; and barricades to warn and protect workers.
Implement safe practices for material handling and storage on construction sites.
Ensure safe use and storage of compressed air and gases in construction.
Implement HazCom program specific to construction sites.
Ensure appropriate PPE is provided and used in construction.
Manage health and environmental hazards specific to construction.
Ensure safe use and maintenance of stairways and ladders on construction sites.
Addresses health hazards and employee well-being.
Protect employees from asbestos exposure.
Protect employees from lead exposure.
Protect employees from exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Implement a hearing conservation program.
Implement a respiratory protection program.
Ensure employees are informed about chemical hazards.
Ensure employee exposure to air contaminants is below PELs.
Provide medical surveillance programs where required for hazardous exposures.
Ensure employees have access to their exposure and medical records.
Protect employees from ionizing radiation.
Protect employees from non-ionizing radiation.
Control exposure to formaldehyde.
Control exposure to ethylene oxide.
Control exposure to benzene.
Control exposure to cadmium.
Control exposure to chromium (VI).
Control exposure to methylene chloride.
Control exposure to vinyl chloride.
Specific asbestos controls for construction.
Specific lead controls for construction.
Develop and implement a Chemical Hygiene Plan.
Control exposure to air contaminants in general industry.
Ensure adequate ventilation to control air contaminants.
Manage noise exposure to prevent hearing loss.
Provide adequate sanitation facilities.
Provide potable drinking water.
Provide adequate toilet facilities.
Provide adequate washing facilities.
Provide change rooms where necessary.
Ensure proper disposal of health-related waste.
Control exposure to pesticides.
Specific safety and health for agriculture.
Health considerations for logging.
Address health hazards in confined spaces.
Address ergonomic hazards to prevent MSDs.
Manage risks from heat stress.
Manage risks from cold stress.
Manage risks from biological hazards.
Manage risks from physical hazards (e.g.; radiation; noise; vibration).
Manage risks from chemical hazards.
Management of air emissions in compliance with Clean Air Act principles and other relevant air quality regulations.
Systematically identify and inventory all sources of air emissions from facility operations; including point sources; fugitive emissions; and mobile sources.
Obtain and maintain all necessary air permits (e.g.; Title V; New Source Review); ensure operations comply with permit conditions; emission limits; and regulatory requirements.
Conduct required emission monitoring and testing to demonstrate compliance with permit limits and regulations.
Maintain accurate records of air emissions; monitoring data; and compliance activities.
Submit timely and accurate reports to regulatory authorities regarding air emissions and compliance status.
Implement measures to control fugitive emissions from leaks; spills; and other non-point sources.
Conduct periodic stack testing as required by permits or regulations.
Establish procedures for reporting air emission malfunctions and upsets.
Comply with NSPS for new or modified emission sources.
Comply with NESHAP for sources emitting hazardous air pollutants.
Manage ozone-depleting substances in accordance with regulations.
Report greenhouse gas emissions as required.
Develop and implement an RMP for facilities with regulated toxic and flammable substances.
Implement measures to control dust emissions from operations.
Implement measures to control odor emissions.
Install and maintain vapor recovery systems where required.
Ensure incinerator operations comply with air emission standards.
Comply with BIF regulations for hazardous waste burning.
Comply with asbestos NESHAP for demolition and renovation activities.
Ensure emergency generators comply with emission limits.
Management of water discharges and pollution control in compliance with Clean Water Act principles.
Obtain and comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for direct discharges to surface waters.
Comply with pretreatment program requirements for discharges to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs).
Develop and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for industrial activities and construction sites.
Develop and implement an SPCC Plan for facilities with oil storage capacity above thresholds.
Conduct required monitoring of wastewater and stormwater discharges.
Maintain accurate records of water discharges; monitoring data; and compliance activities.
Submit timely and accurate reports to regulatory authorities regarding water discharges and compliance status.
Implement measures to protect groundwater from contamination.
Comply with UIC program requirements for injection wells.
Comply with regulations regarding activities in wetlands.
Obtain necessary permits for dredge and fill activities.
Develop and implement a plan for responding to oil spills.
Develop and implement a plan for responding to chemical spills affecting water bodies.
For public water systems; comply with Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Comply with CWIS regulations to minimize environmental impact.
Manage biosolids in compliance with regulations.
Implement measures to control nonpoint source water pollution.
Integrate pollution prevention into water management practices.
Implement measures to prevent sanitary sewer overflows.
Manage CSOs to minimize environmental impact.
Management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act principles.
Properly determine if waste generated is hazardous according to RCRA regulations.
Identify and comply with requirements for the facility's hazardous waste generator status (e.g.; VSQG; SQG; LQG).
Comply with hazardous waste accumulation time limits; container management; and storage area requirements.
Ensure all hazardous waste containers are properly labeled with accumulation start date; contents; and hazard warnings.
Properly complete and track hazardous waste manifests for off-site shipments.
Provide hazardous waste management training to all relevant personnel.
Develop and implement a contingency plan for hazardous waste emergencies.
Implement a program to reduce the volume and toxicity of hazardous waste generated.
Manage universal wastes (e.g.; batteries; lamps; mercury-containing equipment) in accordance with specific regulations.
Manage used oil in accordance with regulations.
Ensure non-hazardous solid waste is disposed of in permitted landfills.
Implement and promote recycling programs for various waste streams.
Ensure waste transporters are properly licensed and comply with regulations.
Select and audit TSDFs for proper waste handling and disposal.
For hazardous waste units; comply with closure and post-closure care requirements.
Maintain financial assurance for hazardous waste management activities.
Comply with LDR for hazardous wastes.
Develop and implement a waste analysis plan for hazardous wastes.
Submit biennial reports for hazardous waste generation and management.
Manage used oil filters in accordance with regulations.
Compliance with requirements for emergency planning; hazardous chemical inventory; and toxic release reporting.
Notify State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) and Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) if Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) are present above Threshold Planning Quantities (TPQ).
Report releases of EHS or CERCLA hazardous substances to appropriate authorities.
Submit annual Tier II reports to SERC; LEPC; and local fire department for hazardous chemicals present above threshold quantities.
Report annual releases of toxic chemicals to EPA and state authorities.
Submit SDSs for hazardous chemicals to SERC; LEPC; and local fire department.
Designate a facility emergency coordinator for EPCRA compliance.
Coordinate facility emergency response plans with LEPC.
Ensure information related to EPCRA is available to the public as required.
Implement measures to prevent chemical accidents.
Develop and implement an RMP for regulated chemicals above threshold quantities.
Management of chemical substances and mixtures.
Comply with TSCA inventory requirements for new and existing chemical substances.
Submit PMNs for new chemical substances before manufacturing or importing.
Comply with SNURs for existing chemical substances.
Maintain records and submit reports as required by TSCA.
Manage PCBs in accordance with TSCA regulations.
Comply with TSCA requirements for asbestos in schools and other settings.
Comply with lead-based paint regulations for renovation; repair; and painting.
Comply with TSCA requirements for importing and exporting chemicals.
Comply with TSCA chemical testing requirements.
Understand and avoid TSCA enforcement actions.
Establishes the foundation for an effective OHSMS through leadership commitment and active employee involvement.
Top management demonstrates visible commitment to OHSMS through policy; resource allocation; and active participation.
Establish an OHS policy and measurable objectives consistent with the organization's context and strategic direction.
Clearly define and communicate OHS roles; responsibilities; and authorities at all levels of the organization.
Establish mechanisms for meaningful employee participation in all aspects of the OHSMS.
Provide adequate resources (human; financial; infrastructure) for the establishment; implementation; maintenance; and continual improvement of the OHSMS.
Ensure all persons doing work under the organization's control are competent based on education; training; or experience.
Ensure workers are aware of the OHS policy; objectives; their contribution; and implications of non-conformance.
Establish processes for internal and external communication relevant to the OHSMS.
Control and maintain documented information required by the OHSMS.
Identify; access; and evaluate applicable legal and other OHS requirements.
Systematic process for identifying hazards; assessing risks; and setting OHS objectives.
Implement a systematic process for identifying hazards; assessing OHS risks; and determining controls.
Establish measurable OHS objectives and plans to achieve them; consistent with the OHS policy and risk assessment results.
Establish a process for managing changes that may impact OHS risks.
Integrate OHS considerations into procurement processes for goods and services.
Establish processes for managing OHS risks associated with contractors.
Develop and implement plans and procedures for potential emergency situations.
Plan for ongoing improvement of OHS performance and the OHSMS.
Putting the OHSMS plans into action.
Implement operational controls to manage OHS risks and ensure compliance.
Apply the hierarchy of controls (elimination; substitution; engineering; administrative; PPE) in hazard prevention.
Provide detailed training programs to ensure competence for all OHS-related tasks.
Ensure effective internal and external communication and consultation on OHS matters.
Implement and regularly test emergency preparedness and response procedures.
Ensure OHS requirements are communicated and met by suppliers and contractors.
Monitor and manage OHS performance of contractors on site.
Develop and implement safe work procedures for identified hazardous tasks.
Implement permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities.
Maintain effective control over OHS-related documents and records.
Monitoring; measuring; and improving OHS performance.
Establish and implement processes to monitor; measure; and evaluate OHS performance.
Regularly evaluate compliance with legal and other OHS requirements.
Investigate all OHS incidents (injuries; illnesses; near misses) to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
Address nonconformities; take corrective actions; and review their effectiveness.
Conduct periodic internal audits of the OHSMS to ensure conformance and effectiveness.
Top management reviews the OHSMS at planned intervals to ensure its continuing suitability; adequacy; and effectiveness.
Ongoing enhancement of OHS performance and the OHSMS.
Establish a process for continual improvement of the OHSMS and OHS performance.
Identify opportunities for improvement from performance evaluation; audits; and management reviews.
Implement actions to achieve continual improvement.
Review the effectiveness of implemented improvement actions.