The federal Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program tracks the management of toxic chemicals that may pose a threat to human health and the environment. Facilities in the United States within specific industry sectors are required to annually report the amount of each chemical that it releases to the environment and managed through recycling, energy recovery and treatment. The EPA defines a "release" of a chemical as an emission to the air or water, or placed in some type of la

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) oversees three specific storm water permitting programs for facilities required to have a permit. These three MDEQ-administered programs cover: Construction Sites; Industrial Facilities Municipalities/MS4 systems. Construction Sites: Construction activities in Michigan that disturb at least one acre of land and have a point source discharge of storm water to waters of the state are required to obtain a National Pollutan

When was the last time your company performed a health and safety audit? An annual health and safety audit goes a long way in educating your team to help keep everyone safe on the job. CFR Environmental performs health and safety audits to assist companies in ensuring compliance with the requirements established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Michigan OSHA (MIOSHA) for their activities and operations. OSHA requires that employers provide tr

The Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) requires employers to provide health and safety training for employees that face job hazards. Preventing injuries and saving lives is in everyone’s best interest and the OSHA Standards have played a lead role in worker safety since 1971. The OSHA Standards provide guidance for employers about training requirements and are organized into five categories: General Industry (29 CFR Part1910;) Maritime (Shipyard 29 CFR Part

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