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Frequently asked questions

What does an OSHA compliance audit involve?

Our certified safety professionals conduct a comprehensive walk-through of your facility, review your written programs and recordkeeping (300/300A logs, training records, JHAs), and deliver a prioritized gap analysis with corrective actions mapped to specific 29 CFR 1910 or 1926 citations. A typical audit covers hazard communication, LOTO, machine guarding, PPE, electrical safety, walking-working surfaces, and emergency action plans.

Do you provide on-site safety training?

Yes. We offer customized on-site training for OSHA 10/30, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communication / GHS, Bloodborne Pathogens, Forklift / Powered Industrial Truck operator certification, Fall Protection, and HAZWOPER refreshers — all tailored to your facility's specific equipment and hazards. Training is available in English and Spanish.

How long does a safety inspection take?

A standard gap assessment for a single facility under 50,000 sq ft typically takes one to two days on site, plus a follow-up week for the written report. Larger or multi-building campuses are scoped individually.

What industries do you serve?

We work with manufacturing, construction, energy and utilities, oil & gas, warehousing and logistics, food processing, printing and graphic communications, healthcare facilities, and municipalities. Our consultants have direct experience in each sector — not generic checklists.

Do you offer ongoing safety program management?

Yes. Many clients retain us as their fractional EHS team — monthly site visits, annual program reviews, OSHA recordkeeping support, incident investigations, and 24/7 expert escalation when something happens.

Can you help us prepare for an OSHA inspection?

Absolutely. We provide mock inspections that mirror OSHA's National Emphasis Programs (heat illness, amputations, combustible dust, etc.), plus on-call response if you receive an unannounced visit.

How quickly can you respond to an incident?

Our consultants are typically on site within 24–48 hours for serious incident investigations and root-cause analysis. Same-day response is available for clients on retainer.

Do you write written safety programs?

Yes — Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP), Heat Illness Prevention, Hazard Communication, LOTO procedures, Hot Work, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Emergency Action Plans, and any program required by Cal/OSHA or federal OSHA.

What's the difference between federal OSHA and Cal/OSHA?

Cal/OSHA (California's state plan) is generally stricter than federal OSHA, with additional requirements like the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Heat Illness Prevention Standard, and indoor heat rules. We help multi-state employers stay compliant in both jurisdictions simultaneously.

How often is OSHA training required?

It depends on the topic. Lockout/Tagout requires annual periodic inspections of energy-control procedures, HAZWOPER requires 8-hour annual refreshers, forklift operators must be re-evaluated every 3 years (or sooner after an incident), and Hazard Communication training is required at hire and whenever a new chemical is introduced.

What is NFPA 70E and who needs to comply?

NFPA 70E is the National Fire Protection Association's standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. It is the consensus standard OSHA cites under 1910 Subpart S. Any employer whose workers may be exposed to energized electrical conductors above 50 volts must implement NFPA 70E — including arc flash risk assessments, labeling, PPE selection, and qualified worker training.

What is the OSHA 300 log and who has to keep one?

The OSHA 300 log is the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses required under 29 CFR 1904. Most employers with more than 10 employees must maintain it, post the 300A summary annually from February 1 through April 30, and electronically submit data to OSHA's ITA portal by March 2 each year (size and industry rules apply).

What does AQMD compliance involve?

Air Quality Management Districts (especially South Coast AQMD in Southern California) regulate stationary-source emissions and VOCs. Compliance typically means permitting, equipment registration, recordkeeping, periodic emissions reporting, and annual certifications. Our VOC Management software automates the tracking; our consultants handle the permits.

What file formats does Atlas accept for maps?

Atlas accepts PDF, PNG, JPG, and standard CAD formats (DWG, DXF), which are converted into vectorized layers for fast browser rendering, search, and asset overlay.

Can Atlas track mobile assets like forklifts?

Yes. Via our REST API or supported BLE/UWB tracking tags, Atlas updates asset locations in near-real time and logs movement history for safety reporting and audits.

Does Atlas integrate with our existing CAFM/CMMS?

Atlas exposes a REST API and webhook system that integrates with most CAFM, CMMS, and IWMS platforms (FM:Systems, Maximo, FMX, etc.). Custom connectors are part of the implementation package.

How are Safety Data Sheets updated?

SDS Pro is backed by a centrally maintained library of millions of manufacturer SDSs. When a manufacturer publishes a revision, the new sheet automatically replaces the prior version in your inventory and an audit-trail entry is created — you don't have to chase down updates.

Can I print GHS-compliant secondary container labels?

Yes. SDS Pro generates GHS-compliant labels with pictograms, signal words, and hazard/precautionary statements in your choice of standard label sizes for direct printing on Zebra, Brother, or other industrial label printers.

Is SDS Pro mobile-friendly for shop-floor use?

Yes. SDS Pro runs in any modern mobile browser and supports QR-code lookup so workers can scan a container and pull up the SDS in seconds — a key OSHA HazCom requirement (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Is LOTO Pro compliant with OSHA 1910.147?

Yes. LOTO Pro is purpose-built for OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy standard (29 CFR 1910.147), including the annual periodic inspection requirement, written energy-control procedures, group LOTO support, and authorized/affected employee training tracking.

Can we attach photos to energy isolation points?

Yes. Authorized employees can capture photos directly from a tablet or phone, annotate exact valve, breaker, or disconnect locations, and embed them in the energy-control procedure.

Does LOTO Pro support group lockout?

Yes. LOTO Pro supports group lockout boxes, multi-person locks, and shift-change handoff with electronic sign-off, all automatically logged for the periodic inspection record.

What standards does Arc Pro use for arc flash calculations?

Arc Pro implements the latest IEEE 1584-2018 incident-energy model and aligns labeling and PPE category requirements with NFPA 70E (current edition). System studies follow IEEE 141/242/399 best practices for short-circuit and coordination data.

Can I print arc flash warning labels?

Yes. Arc Pro generates ANSI Z535-formatted warning labels with incident energy (cal/cm²), working distance, arc flash boundary, shock hazard boundaries, and required PPE — sized for standard industrial label printers.

How often should an arc flash study be updated?

NFPA 70E requires that the arc flash risk assessment be reviewed at least every five years, or whenever a major modification to the electrical system occurs (new transformer, added load, changed protection settings). Arc Pro flags labels approaching their 5-year mark.

Does it support Title V reporting?

Yes. VOC Management generates reports formatted for Title V Operating Permits and supports state and federal EPA equivalents, including South Coast AQMD Rule 109 and similar regional programs.

How are VOC emissions calculated?

VOC Management pulls product VOC content from your SDS library (or a manual override), multiplies by usage logs from your facility, and applies any control-device capture/destruction efficiencies to compute actual annual emissions in pounds and tons.

How does pricing work?

Consulting projects are scoped per-engagement based on facility size and program complexity; software is licensed per-site or per-seat with annual subscription terms. We offer bundled pricing when consulting and software are purchased together.

Do you offer free initial consultations?

Yes. Our 30-minute discovery call and the 5-minute online OSHA Self-Assessment are both free — no credit card, no obligation. Use them to scope where you stand before committing to a paid engagement.

What does onboarding look like for the software suite?

Most clients are live in 2–4 weeks: kickoff call, data migration (existing SDSs / LOTO procedures / asset lists), administrator and end-user training, and a 30-day post-launch check-in. White-glove onboarding is included with every license.