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Regulatory
InspectionsThe Inspector’s Roles, and How to be
Prepared for State Inspections
Presented by: Ryan GreenKPA Risk Management Consultant
KPA: Environmental Health & Safety | HR Management |
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Questions
Washington State Department of Ecology
Air Quality Program
The regulation requires a facility to have an air operating permit if it has the potential to emit any of the following:
• Greenhouse gas reporting for facilities that emit more than 10,000 metric tons of greenhouse has annually.
• more than 100 tons per year of any pollutant, such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and particulate matter (PM). Lower thresholds may apply in nonattainment areas;
• more than 10 tons per year of any hazardous air pollutant (HAP), as listed in subsection 112(b) of the federal Clean Air Act; or
• more than 25 tons per year of a combination of any HAPs.
Where can I get assistance?
•URL: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/AOP_Permits/Boiler/GeneralOrders.htm
Environmental Assessments
• Freshwater Monitoring includes rivers, streams, and lakes, as well as the plants and animals that live there.
• Puget Sound and Coastal Monitoring assesses our marine resources, including Marine Water Quality, Marine Sediments, and marine swimming beaches through the BEACH Program.
• Groundwater Assessment evaluates water in the subsurface.
• Storm water Monitoring and Runoff are tested for possible pollutants, including Storm water monitoring for Toxics.
• Soil, sediment, water, fish tissue, consumer products, and more are tested for chemicals of concern.
• Air quality is tested by Ecology's Air Quality Program and Local Clean Air Agencies.
Washington State Department of Ecology
Spill Prevention:
The mission of the Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response Program (Spills Program) is to protect Washington’s environment, public health, safety, and economy through a comprehensive regulatory and technical assistance program.
• Is the total capacity of aboveground oil storage containers greater than 1,320 gallons of oil?
Washington State Department of Ecology
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
• L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health and security of Washington's 2.5 million workers. They help employers meet safety and health standards and we inspect workplaces when alerted to hazards.
• L&I's Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) administers the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) law by developing and enforcing rules that protect workers from hazardous job conditions. Their inspectors visit about 5,000 workplaces each year and cite businesses that violate health and safety rules.
Oregon OSHA
“Our mission is to advance and improve workplace safety and health for all workers in Oregon.”
•Part of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services and operate under a state-plan agreement with federal OSHA.
• Inspect workplaces based on valid complaints, serious injuries, and fatalities.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
• The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is a regulatory agency whose job is to protect the quality of Oregon's environment.
• In addition to local programs, the Environmental Protection Agency delegates authority to DEQ to operate federal environmental programs within the state such as the federal Clean Air, Clean Water, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Acts. See DEQ/EPA Performance Partnership Agreement.
• The DEQ director has the authority to issue fines for violation of pollution laws and standards. The DEQ relies on several advisory committees of citizens and government officials to help guide its decision-making.
• Let the agency show credentials.
• Opening Conference: The compliance officer will explain why they are there, and the process. At this time you may select a representative to accompany the investigator during the walk inspection.
• Walk Through: The compliance officer and the representatives will walk through the portions of the workplace covered by the inspection, inspecting for EHS hazards. The compliance officer will also review worksite injury and illness records.
• Closing Conference: After the walk around, the compliance officer holds a closing conference with the employer and the employee representatives to discuss the findings. The compliance officer discusses possible courses of action an employer may take following an inspection.
The Inspections
• Have all safety programs, hazard communication programs, injury and illness prevention programs, and emergency response programs signed and readily available.
• Have all environmental documents readily available (waste manifests/clearances, universal waste documents, etc.)
• Have all inspection documents readily available (monthly facility inspections, haz waste accumulation inspections, eye wash, fire extinguishers, first aid kits etc.)
• Have training rosters and safety committee minutes readily available.
• Be kind, courteous, and show good faith.
Tips for a successful inspection
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