As a small business owner, you are always looking for ways to save money. One way you can do this is by avoiding environmental, health, and safety (EHS) fines. EHS fines can be costly, and they can quickly add up to tens of thousands of dollars or more.
In fact, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average EHS fine for small businesses is $25,000.
Here are a few tips you can do to reduce your risk of EHS fines:
- Understand the EHS regulations that apply to your business. The first step to avoiding EHS fines is to understand the regulations that apply to your business. There are a number of different EHS regulations, and they can vary depending on your industry and location.
- Develop and implement an EHS compliance plan. Once you understand the EHS regulations that apply to your business, you need to develop and implement an EHS compliance plan. This plan should outline how you will comply with all applicable regulations.
- Train your employees on EHS. It is important to train your employees on EHS so that they understand the regulations and how to comply with them. This training should include information on how to identify and report potential hazards.
- Conduct regular EHS audits. It is important to conduct regular EHS audits to identify any potential problems. This will help you to prevent problems from becoming major incidents that could result in fines.
- Work with Small Business EHS. We understand how difficult and time-consuming it can be to run a business and ensure all your employees are safe. That’s why we want to help your small business with our expertise. We have resources to help with every aspect of EHS from training videos, online forms, and even digital audits. Every tool you could ever need for EHS.
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In addition to the tips above, there are a few other things you can do to save your small business from EHS fines:
- Stay up-to-date on EHS regulations. EHS regulations can change frequently, so it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest changes. You can do this by subscribing to EHS newsletters and attending EHS conferences.
- Report accidents and spills immediately. If you have an accident or spill, it is important to report it immediately to the appropriate authorities. This will help to prevent the problem from getting worse and could help to reduce the severity of any fines you may receive.
- Have an EHS Consultant in your Back Pocket.. Set up an introductory call so we can at the very least be a sounding board for questions you may have. Questions and advice are always free when you work with Small Business EHS.
By taking these steps, you can help protect your small business from EHS fines and keep your business running smoothly.
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