Our know-how will make the implementation of your EHS plans a reality.
Based on our experiences, we have seen many well written EHS programs and policies that, in spite of the efforts, implementation and deployment are done poorly. The auditing experience has revealed that most of the organizations need to focus their efforts in deploying and assuring that those policies, programs and procedures are genuinely LIVED by the people in the entire organization to really help establishing a safe work environment and an environmentally sustainable business, where EVERYONE is responsible for EHS not only one person or department.
IPS has supported multiple companies through this processes, therefore, we understand what it takes to change the organizational behavior and reach the levels of awareness, involvement, competence, accountability and controls that are necessary to generate organizational excellence.
We can support you at any level of the process:
✓ Planning
✓ Implementation
✓ Training
✓ Audit
EHS topics that IPS has assessed working as a consultant/auditor:
EHS Regulatory Compliance
EHS Training different topics
Exposure to Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API’s) – industry specific
Exposure to solvents and particulate material as well as other chemical substances that have the potential to generate serious illnesses affecting the respiratory system, the skin, the eyes, the reproduction system.
Machinery operation - mechanical and electrical hazards associated with the man-machine interaction.
Ergonomics in assembly workstations as well as the ones related with material handling. Different types of workstations depending on the specific operations that are performed in awkward positions, using excessive force and repetition.
Falls, trips, slips due to wet surfaces.
Falls from height - special attention given to contractors and maintenance personnel.
Occupational exposure to noise, radiation from sterilization processes, biological hazards from microbiology labs and materials contaminated with body fluids.
Operation of powered industrial trucks.
Exhaust and ventilation systems installed in areas where hazardous chemicals are handled.
Machine guarding based on EU’s category 3 and Zero Access principles including the implementation of a hazardous energy control plan Lockout/tag out.
Use of protective clothing along with engineering controls and PPE's in order to eliminate the possibility of having contact with API's.
Classification of areas where highly explosive and flammable chemicals are handled. Establish operating procedures to work in such areas.
Contractor Safety Programs – one of the most important challenges that the EHS professionals are facing today, especially in the Latin America region.
Hot work permit required to perform maintenance activities including cutting, brazing and welding.
