EHS Services.
Cardinal Compliance Consultants, LLC provides a comprehensive range of strategic, management and technical consulting solutions – assessment, compliance, risk management, reporting, training, communication and more – partnering with clients to achieve their environmental, health, safety and sustainability short-term needs and long-term goals.
Cardinal provides a comprehensive array of EHS Services, environmental sustainability and business continuity services. A partial list of core services provided by Cardinal is presented below.
If you do not see the specific service you are looking for, please contact us to determine if Cardinal can assist you with your organization’s needs.
Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
Cardinal Compliance Consultants can conduct a survey of your electrical system, complete a short circuit current study and an Arc Flash study to determine the arc flash boundaries, the incident energy at the working distance and what PPE is required. Cardinal Compliance Consultants prints and applies the arc flash labels for electrical devices. An Arc Flash Analysis is created in order to determine incident energies of potential exposure. Cardinal Compliance Consultants conducts the training and testing on the Electrical Safe Work Practices to qualify electrical personnel.
Employee Exposure Assessments
Designed to assist companies determining if the current projected exposure to a chemical substance or physical agent (e.g. noise) is adequate or necessary based on the available toxicological or analytical data collected. Personal protective equipment evaluations assist companies in determining the correct type of chemical resistant or impermeable gloves or suits, eye protection (splash, welder’s flash, laser, etc.), ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, and heat/cold stress assessments.
Our on-site consultation will help:
- Decrease work related injuries
- Increase employee productivity
- Decrease OSHA recordables
- Decrease workers’ compensation insurance premiums
- Improve employee job satisfaction
Expert Witness Testimony
Cardinal is available to assist our clients when they are in need of Expert Witness Testimony.
Our staff includes:
- Certified Industrial Hygienists – Investigate and examine the workplace for hazards and potential dangers, make recommendations on improving the safety of workers and the surrounding community and conducts scientific research to provide data on possible harmful conditions in the workplace.
- Certified Safety Professionals – Ensure that work environments are maintained for workers’ optimal health and safety
- Certified Hazardous Materials Managers – Oversee environmental protection, waste management, dangerous goods transportation, safety, or materials handling
We can lend our years of experience in providing an unbiased opinion regarding health and safety issues.
Health and Safety Compliance Audits
Health and Safety Compliance Audits can be critical tools for businesses and facilities to mitigate risk and avoid business interruption and costly fines. Many businesses and facilities are unsure whether they are in compliance with health and safety regulations, or may not realize they are out of compliance. Cardinal offers Health and Safety Compliance Audits to identify non-compliance and to help mitigate risks to employees, occupants, the community, the environment, and business operations.
What We Provide
Cardinal provides companies with representative, non-bias data and information, which can be used to focus existing and future resources towards developing a solid health and safety program. Clients may request that the entire facility is evaluated for hazards and regulatory compliance ir individual assessments can be made of specific programs (i.e. confined space, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, etc.).
Health and Safety Program Development
Health and safety regulations are ever-evolving and are becoming more and more complex. It has become increasingly difficult for both public and private entities to stay up-to-date and compliant with the latest regulations.
Our staff consists of certified industrial hygienists, professional engineers, safety professionals, and Hazardous Materials Managers who can help keep your business and its employees safe and compliant.
Designed to assist companies with the interpretation, development, implementation and training requirements to comply with applicable OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations. Programs that are commonly developed and reviewed include:
- Hazard Communications
- Confined Space Entry
- Lockout/Tagout
- Bloodborne Pathogen
- Fall Protection
- Medical Surveillance
- Respiratory Protection
Health and Safety Training Development
Designed to assist companies with the interpretation, development implementation and training of training requirements to comply with applicable OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations. Programs that are commonly developed and reviewed include:
- Hazard Communications
- Confined Space Entry
- Lockout / Tagout
- Bloodborne Pathegon
- Fall Protection
- Medical Surveillance
- Respiratory Protection
Integrated Air Sampling
Exposure to airborne contaminants in the work environment has been linked to a wide spectrum of occupational diseases.
Cardinal’s Integrated Air Sampling is for clients who are required to monitor the atmosphere in which their employees are working on a routine basis or for those employees who may be exposed for a short duration to more toxic substances. Cardinal is prepared to conduct air sampling for:
- Fibers
- Gases
- Vapors
- Mist
- Dusts
- Bioaerosols
- Fumes
Sampling schemes are adjusted to fit the needs of the client while still complying with sound industrial hygiene principles.
Lockout Tagout Consultation
OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.333 sets forth requirements to protect employees working on electric circuits and equipment. This section requires workers to use safe work practices, including lockout and tagging procedures. These provisions apply when employees are exposed to electrical hazards while working on, near, or with conductors or systems that use electric energy.
OSHA requires employers to implement a comprehensive lockout tagout program to protect their employees from hazardous energy in the case of unexpected startup of machinery. Cardinal is prepared to lead you through this process. Our services include the development of machine-specific lockout tagout procedures, development of a written lockout tagout program, and customized training for for both affected and authorized employees. Our follow-up services include annual training and annual audits of machine-specific procedures and authorized employees.
For more information, see our lockout tagout training section.
Occupational and Environmental Compliance Issues
Environmental Compliance Audits give a better understanding of the compliance status of a facility and its operations. Additionally, an Environmental Regulatory Compliance Audits done to the ASTM E2107-06 scope should identify opportunities for environmental management system improvements, reductions and/or the elimination of any would-be legal and financial liabilities.
Cardinal understands the importance of conducting Environmental Regulatory Compliance Audits in order to zero in on environmental liabilities of a facility’s operations, such as: improper handling, storage or disposal of hazardous substances; faulty or misused equipment leading to spills or releases of hazardous substances; human health risks; or improper permitting and recordkeeping that can lead to significant fines. A thorough compliance audit should assist an owner or facility manager with correcting these concerns to limit penalties and liability.
Cardinal can assist clients with the abatement and/or implementation of occupational and environmental compliance issues, including OSHA Citation Review and Assessment.