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From Day-to-Day to Decommissioning to Demolition

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How SITEX turned partnership into power plant proficiency.SITEX began building its power plant operations expertise in the early 2000s, expanding from industrial hygiene and asbestos inspections into full maintenance inspections that gave us detailed...
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The Importance of Inspecting, Testing, and Training for Your Safety Equipment

PPE and other industrial safety equipment are frontline defenses against workplace hazards. These tools shield workers from a variety of risks, provide measures to mitigate or minimize incidents, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Their...
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Don’t Let EHS Violations Turn Into Willful Violation Citations

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Proceeding After an EHS Risk Assessment Don't let OSHA violations turn into willful violation citations (with 10x fine penalties). OSHA willful violation facts to know In a willful violation, the employer either “knowingly failed to comply w...
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OSHA Heat Regulations: What You Need to Know Now

We’re moving closer to an OSHA heat standard OSHA has finally announced its long-anticipated proposed rule for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. While it must clear several hurdles still to become a final rule...
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Overcoming the Deficiencies of Outsourced Safety Staffing

There are safety staffing companies, and then there's SITEX. Your needs for temporary and contract safety roles are typically driven by one or a combination of factors related to: → Seasonality or project-based work → Skills gaps in loca...
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Mold and Asbestos Training

Whether it’s to upskill your personal qualifications or to satisfy compliance requirements for your employees, SITEX offers approved mold and asbestos training and certification courses. Choose the course that’s right for you. Have questions abou...
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UST Decommissioning: The Truth About Underground Storage Tank Removal

According to the U.S. EPA, more than half a million underground storage tanks (UST) across the country store hazardous substances or petroleum. Each of these is a potential threat to leak and contaminate groundwater, the source of drinking water for ...
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Why You Need a Safety Partner, Not a Safety Cop

If you’ve worked in any construction or industrial setting long enough, you’ve likely encountered the “safety cop” – generally defined as a safety manager or safety consultant who strictly enforces rules and regulations at worksites, often ...
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How Safety Consulting Services Improve Your Business: 7 reasons you need a safety consultant

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Many companies claim a safety-first culture, but focusing on safety grows increasingly challenging when faced with regulatory complexities, staffing shortages, and budgetary pressures. In 2020, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 2.7 mi...
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Safety Manager vs. Safety Consultant: What’s the difference and which one do you need?

What is the Role of a Safety Manager? A safety manager is typically an in-house professional responsible for managing the overall safety of the workplace. Their specific roles and responsibilities usually include: Developing Safety Policies and P...
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