Continual advancements in technology and regulatory changes create an atmosphere of never-ending demands for employers. With these demands, employers have increasing amounts of responsibility, ranging from workplace hazard identification and associated risk assessments, to compliance and liability issues surrounding the numerous regulations in place. RMEC’s Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) consulting services focus on a strategically-balanced approach to workplace safety and health issues by providing business-specific, process-oriented, and worker-appropriate solutions. RMEC delivers practical, integrated, and technically-sound solutions to help clients achieve both improved safety performance and federal and state regulatory compliance for single as well as multi-site operations. The scope of our OH&S services include the following:

• Health and safety program and site-specific procedure development and training

• Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) / Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) compliance audits and representation

• Program development, implementation and training for Hazard Communication, Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Hot Work, Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO), Electrical Safety, and Chemical Hygiene

• Hazardous waste site health and safety plan development and onsite support/oversight

• Accident and illness incident investigations

• Fire Prevention Program development and fire code compliance evaluations

• OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) support including application and annual audits

• Process Safety Management (PSM) planning, permitting, training and program support

• Respirator fit-testing and training