Safety

Goldman Environmental Consultants understands that safety and health are critical issues for every organization. GEC believes that a management system approach is an effective way of lowering health and safety risks. A management system is a statement to employees, customers, suppliers, stakeholders and community that the company has done everything in its power to reduce health and safety risks. While no international standard currently exists, OHSAS 18001 is a voluntary document that establishes the requirements for an effective occupational safety and health management system (OH&S MS). GEC can help you minimize risk to employees and other interested parties who may be exposed to occupational health and safety risks, reduce downtime and associated costs, demonstrate an innovative and forward thinking approach, increase access to new customers and business partners, and manage health and safety risks effectively.

Accident Prevention
Goldman Environmental Consultants understands that while no one thing causes accidents, accidents can be prevented. GEC has experience with diverse manufacturing and construction projects and is very familiar with the types of hazards that lead to workplace accidents, exposures, injuries and illnesses. GEC successfully develops and implements accident prevention programs. GEC's well-managed return-to-work programs can significantly lower insurance premiums, improve a company's accident statistics, and improve the overall morale and productivity of both the injured worker and the rest of the employees. Request Detailed Qualification Sheet back to top

OSHA Programs
Goldman Environmental Consultants realizes that companies that implement a well-designed safety program can reap rewards through lower insurance premiums, improved worker morale, less lost and restricted work days, and improved productivity. GEC assists clients by assessing workplace hazards and risks of injury. GEC reviews past injuries and their cause and, helps companies modify their procedures, processes, and equipment to lower their overall risk. GEC has a variety of tools to help analyze incidents and resolve them and provides cost effective alternatives and training to take your safety program to a new level of success. Request Detailed Qualification Sheet back to top

OSHA Training

Goldman Environmental Consultants develops and delivers customized training programs to numerous clients from hospitals to manufacturers. Even when OSHA does not specifically require re-training for certain regulatory programs, many companies use refresher training as a good opportunity to review accident history, workplace hazards, chemical handling and management procedures, maintenance operations, and discuss what works and what needs improvement. GEC develops site-specific training programs to complement the client's EH&S programs by taking a facility tour, reviewing client's operations, interviewing key employees, and reviewing company records and incident history. Request Detailed Qualification Sheet back to top

Workplace Health & Safety

Exposure to workplace chemical hazards can be detrimental to employees in the short-term or in the long-term. The General Duty Clause in OSHA requires employers to provide a safe and healthful work environment to all employees. In addition, employers must inform employees of the hazards surrounding their work duties and how to protect themselves. When chemicals are part of the daily process, employees and employers should be asking whether there is any potential for overexposure. GEC helps clients determine safe levels of exposure, whether employees are being overexposed, and if so, works cooperatively to implement engineering and administrative controls to protect employees. Whether this means developing a respiratory protection program, delivering employee training, implementing improved ventilation, or suggesting rotating employees to limit chemical exposure, the solution is derived by analyzing the problem and brainstorming various solution options. GEC likes to have the client involved at every step, including their employees, since they often know the most about their process and frequently can assist in developing creative and effective solutions. Request Detailed Qualification Sheet back to top

Audits, Inspections & Certifications

Goldman Environmental Consultants stands ready to perform a variety of audits; however, there are times when you may want your own staff or workforce to be more involved. GEC provides awareness training to help create an internal auditing team to give a more frequent checkup. GEC helps clients create meaningful checklists and inspection records, and trains employees how to properly inspect facilities. GEC understands the world of ISO certifications and those from other organizations involving such things as Responsible Care and Social Accountability and has a staff that is trained and certified as experts. GEC knows that there are times when choosing a specific registrar is very important and there are times when certification may not be warranted by unique circumstances. So let GEC's knowledge and experience serve in identifying and managing the risks that are being faced.

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Ergonomics
Goldman Environmental Consultants perform ergonomic evaluations and delivers ergonomic training to both manufacturing and office employees. If frequent accident/injury/illness data reflects repetitive motion injuries whether it is from poor computer and workstation design or from repetitive and inefficient production floor layout and logistics, GEC can help. GEC's employees have experience evaluating ergonomics in the workplace and educating employees and companies on their potential risks. Request Detailed Qualification Sheet back to top

Chemical Safety
Goldman Environmental Consultants demonstrates how a small, up-front investment can significantly protect profits. GEC understands that the safe handling of chemicals results in lower exposure and less injuries, and that the myriad chemicals in today's workplace require carefully designed handling and management procedures. GEC assists with the evaluation and mitigation of hazards whether it is a skin burn from a corrosive or inhalation hazard from volatile organic solvents. GEC can help improve worker safety, decrease regulatory risk and reduce downtime. Request Detailed Qualification Sheet back to top

Permits & Reports

Not every state has its own OSHA program. Those without a state-authorized program follow federal OSHA standards. Many states have their own additional requirements, and often divide responsibilities for enforcement between several different departments. For example, compressed air systems, pressurized air receiving tanks and boilers are inspected and managed by the Department of Public Safety, in Massachusetts. Goldman Environmental Consultants assists clients in understanding the differences between various state and federal OSHA-like program requirements, particularly in cases where clients have facilities in multiple or nearby states. GEC has helped these clients comply with OSHA, and clarify their safety program obligations. Request Detailed Qualification Sheet back to top

Hazardous Materials

Federal, state and local rules can be very strict on performance requirements and not always clear as to what you need to do. Hazardous materials must be managed carefully from placing an order, through transport, receiving, handling, storage, on-site use, and ultimately to waste disposal (i.e., cradle-to-grave). GEC works closely with clients to identify "Best Management Practices (BMPs)," to review chemicals prior to ordering, understand their hazards and risks, as well as impact on current waste streams. Will this chemical trigger any regulatory programs or requirements? Companies who follow proactive compliance strategies and BMPs consistently have fewer surprises when new hazardous materials enter their facilities. Most chemicals, for example, trigger the need to train employees about the potential hazards and proper protection and safe handling before they begin using a new chemical. In one example, a purchasing agent, motivated to save costs, changed suppliers of a chemical raw material, not realizing that the new supplier would deliver the chemically identical product packaged in large heavy paper bags instead of small manageable cardboard kegs. This single seemingly minor change created colossal headaches in handling at the warehouse, production and waste disposal departments. In addition, employees started reporting back injuries due to the awkward lifting required with the new heavy bags. GEC identified the problem, proposed remedies and assisted the client in finding an effective solution that still provided the desired cost saving. Request Detailed Qualification Sheet