Author: Elizabeth Bullen

Historically, Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs have relied on equipment that utilizes “probes” or “sniffers” such as a Toxic Vapor Analyzer (TVA) to identify the presence of certain volatile organic compounds in the air. A TVA is effective by quickly determining the VOC concentration of a leak; however, there are several issues with using […]

Safety professionals spend hundreds of hours developing, training, and implementing safe work procedures. After all, this is a fundamental part of the health and safety programs we develop. Written programs and training sign-off sheets, unfortunately, do little to ensure employees follow the procedures we spend so much time creating. A great way to build employee engagement […]

It’s stormwater permit renewal time in Georgia and Alabama! Georgia’s industrial stormwater permit expires May 31, 2022. Permittees regulated under the current permit should submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to renew their permit coverage. Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division requires NOIs be submitted through their online system for permitting and compliance, GEOS. The deadline for […]

Industrial hygiene, health, and safety rank among the top concerns of every manufacturer in the US. Without strategic, meaningful countermeasures in place, industrial facilities can lose employees or contractors because of accidents due to negligence of the smallest concerns. Many times, the major concerns such as, lock out tag out, the use of heavy machinery, […]

With the arrival of colder temperatures, there are some factors that can heavily influence the reliability of dilution and extractive CEMS systems. For dilution CEMS systems, it is extremely important that the air be as clean and dry as possible, allowing for the best stability of the system. As important as it is, air supply […]

Year-end reporting got you down? Environmental 360 has you covered! Environmental 360 recognizes the year-round reporting burden our clients face, and we are here to help. Environmental 360 has experience with federal reporting tools on EPA’s Central Data Exchange (CDX), including Compliance and Emissions Data Reporting Interface (CEDRI), as well as various states’ electronic reporting […]

Does your NPDES permit require you to collect fish tissue samples? If so, Environmental 360 can help! Our team members have experience collecting composite fish tissue samples for facilities around the southeast. Many facilities that are located on or near bodies of water are subject to periodic fish tissue sampling depending on your state-specific requirements. […]

Maintaining compliance with state and federal stormwater regulations is one of the top priorities in the manufacturing and construction industries.  Environmental 360 offers a wide array of stormwater compliance services including developing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, inspections, sampling, and responding to non-compliance declarations. The EPA’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is used as a […]

Controlling combustible dusts and their associated hazards in facilities across the country remains a priority for many industries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has placed an emphasis on this topic in recent years as well. Although preventable, combustible dust explosions can result in extreme and deadly events. OSHA has created a variety of […]