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Safety Courses OSHA Citation Defense • For clients who have been inspected and issues fines by OSHA, Cardinal is prepared to assist you in navigating the regulatory landscape. We will assist you in handling your OSHA citations, the inspection process, and abatement of cited hazards. Our professional and highly skilled experts have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars for our clients. Arc Flash Hazard Analysis • The National Fire Protection Association Guidelines (NFPA 70E) and CSA Z462 requires facility owners to perform an arc flash hazard analysis prior to allowing a worker to perform a task on energized equipment. The arc flash analysis identifies the presence and location of potential hazards and provides recommendations for PPE, boundaries for limited, restricted and prohibited approaches, recommendations for flash protection, and safe work practices. Our services include data collection, the arc flash hazard analysis, development of one line drawings, the labeling of applicable electrical components and the development of a comprehensive electrical safe work practices manual. Lockout Tagout Consultation • OSHA requires employers to implement a comprehensive lockout tagout program to protect their employees from hazardous energy in the case of unexpected startup of machinery. Cardinal is prepared to lead you through this process. Our services include the development of machine specific lockout tagout procedures, development of a written lockout tagout program, and customize training for both affected and authorized employees. Our follow up services include annual training and annual audits of machine specific procedures and authorized employees. Integrated Air Sampling • For clients who are required to monitor the atmosphere in which their employees are working on a routine basis or for those employees who may be exposed for a short duration to more toxic substances. Cardinal is prepared to conduct air sampling for fibers, gases, vapors, mist, dusts, bioaerosols, or fumes. Sampling schemes are adjusted to fit the needs of the client while still complying with sound industrial hygiene principles. Employee Exposure Assessments and Personal Protective Equipment Evaluations • Designed to assist companies in determining if the current or projected exposure to a chemical substance or physical agent (e.g. noise) is adequate or necessary based on the available toxicological or analytical data collected. Personal protective equipment evaluations assist companies in determining the correct type of chemical resistant or impermeable gloves or suits, eye protection (splash, welder’s flash, laser, etc.), ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, and heat/cold stress assessments. Health and Safety Compliance Audits • Provide companies with representative, non-bias data and information, which can be used to focus existing and future resources towards developing a solid health and safety program. Clients may request that the entire facility is evaluated for hazards and regulatory compliance or individual assessments can be made of specific programs (e.g., confined space, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, etc.). Health and Safety Program Development • Designed to assist companies with the interpretation, development, implementation and training requirements to comply with applicable OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations. Programs that are commonly developed and reviewed include hazard communication, confined space entry, lockout/tagout, bloodborne pathogen, fall protection, medical surveillance, respiratory protection, etc. Occupational and Environmental Compliance Issues • Cardinal can assist clients with the abatement and/or implementation of occupational and environmental compliance issues, including OSHA Citation Review and Assessment. Health and Safety Training Development • Cardinal can assist clients with the development of interactive health and safety training programs tailored to the client’s needs. Expert Witness Testimony • Cardinal is available to assist our clients when they are in need of Expert Witness Testimony. Our staff includes certified industrial hygienists, certified safety professionals and certified hazardous materials managers. We can lend our years of experience in providing an unbiased opinion regarding health and safety matters. Consulting Services 17