1. General Disclaimer
The information provided on this website by U.S. Environmental Health & Safety Bureau ("US-EHS," "we," "us," or "our") is provided for general informational, educational and business purposes.
While US-EHS seeks to provide professional and useful information, website content should be evaluated in relation to the specific workplace, project, jurisdiction, contract, industry, hazard and circumstances involved.
Independent Professional Organization
U.S. Environmental Health & Safety Bureau (US-EHS) is an independent professional environmental, health and safety organization.
US-EHS is not a United States government agency and does not represent or exercise the regulatory authority of any federal, state or local governmental agency.
2. Governmental Agencies and Regulatory References
This website may reference governmental agencies, regulatory requirements, standards, guidance documents or other recognized environmental, health and safety resources.
These references may include, among others:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
- EM 385-1-1 safety and health requirements.
- Other federal, state, local or industry requirements and standards.
Reference Does Not Mean Affiliation
References to governmental agencies, regulations, standards, guidance or requirements are intended to describe areas in which US-EHS may provide professional consulting, training, compliance assistance or related environmental, health and safety services.
The use of an agency name, acronym, regulation or standard does not by itself indicate governmental affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, authorization or approval of US-EHS.
3. No Governmental Authority
US-EHS does not issue governmental citations, penalties, regulatory determinations, official agency interpretations, licenses or enforcement decisions.
Nothing presented on this website should be interpreted as an exercise of governmental authority.
Questions requiring an official interpretation or determination from a governmental agency should be directed to the appropriate agency or other authorized authority.
4. Regulations and Standards May Change
Environmental, occupational safety, health, transportation, construction, mining and other requirements may be amended, revised, interpreted or replaced over time.
Applicable requirements may also differ based on:
- Jurisdiction.
- Industry.
- Employer.
- Project or contract requirements.
- Scope of work.
- Workplace conditions.
- Hazards present.
- Employee responsibilities.
- Governmental or client-specific requirements.
Visitors should confirm the current requirements applicable to their specific operations and circumstances.
5. Professional Consulting and Compliance Assistance
US-EHS may provide professional environmental, health and safety consulting, compliance assistance, inspections, audits, assessments, program development, documentation support, training and related professional services.
The scope of a particular engagement is determined by the applicable proposal, agreement, authorization, scope of work or other arrangement between US-EHS and the client.
General descriptions appearing on this website do not establish the scope or obligations of a specific professional engagement.
6. Employer Responsibility
Employers and other responsible parties remain responsible for understanding and complying with the laws, regulations, standards, contract requirements and workplace obligations applicable to their operations.
The use of consultants, trainers, inspectors or other professional service providers does not automatically transfer an employer's or responsible party's legal obligations to US-EHS.
7. Training Disclaimer
US-EHS provides professional training and educational services in environmental health, occupational safety, hazard recognition, workforce development and related subject areas.
Training is intended to support knowledge, awareness, prevention and professional development.
Completion of a course does not automatically establish that an individual satisfies every employer-specific, project-specific, contractual or regulatory qualification that may apply to a particular assignment.
8. Competent Person and Authorized Person Responsibilities
Certain regulations and workplace requirements may require an employer or other responsible party to identify, designate, authorize or evaluate individuals for specific duties or roles.
Where such designation or authorization is required, completion of training alone does not replace the employer's or responsible party's obligation to make the applicable determination based on the requirements governing the work being performed.
9. Certificates and Training Records
Where US-EHS issues a certificate, card, training record or other documentation, that document identifies the training or service provided by US-EHS as described on the applicable document.
A US-EHS training document should not be represented as a government-issued license, credential or certification unless the document expressly states otherwise and such representation is supported by the applicable program requirements.
10. Safety Outcomes
Environmental health and workplace safety depend on many factors, including management commitment, employee participation, hazard control, supervision, equipment, workplace conditions, training, implementation of procedures and ongoing compliance efforts.
No consulting service, inspection, audit, training program, written program or recommendation can guarantee that an accident, injury, illness, citation, penalty, environmental event, property loss or other adverse event will never occur.
11. Inspections and Audits
An inspection, audit, assessment or site observation reflects conditions and information available within the scope and time of the service performed.
The absence of an observation in a report should not automatically be interpreted to mean that no other hazard, deficiency or compliance issue exists.
Workplace conditions can change before, during and after an inspection or assessment.
12. Written Programs and Documentation
US-EHS may assist clients with health and safety manuals, written safety programs, site-specific plans, policies, procedures, Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), Job Safety Analyses (JSA), emergency action plans and other EHS documentation.
Clients remain responsible for implementing, maintaining and updating documentation as necessary for their operations and for ensuring that workplace practices are consistent with applicable requirements.
13. No Legal, Medical or Engineering Advice
Unless expressly included within an authorized professional scope and provided by an appropriately qualified professional, general information appearing on this website should not be interpreted as legal, medical, engineering, tax or other professional advice outside the environmental health and safety services specifically offered by US-EHS.
Organizations should consult appropriately qualified professionals when specialized advice outside the scope of US-EHS services is required.
14. Website Information
US-EHS makes reasonable efforts to maintain useful website information but does not guarantee that every page will always be complete, current, error-free or applicable to every situation.
Website content may be updated, revised, corrected, expanded or removed without prior notice.
15. External Links
This website may contain links to governmental websites, professional organizations, social media platforms or other third-party resources.
External links are provided for convenience or informational purposes. US-EHS does not control third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, privacy practices or accuracy.
A link to an external resource does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of that organization, website, product or service.
16. Third-Party Names and Trademarks
Government agency names, acronyms, third-party organization names, trademarks, service marks and other intellectual property referenced on this website remain the property of their respective owners where applicable.
Their use is intended for identification, reference and description of relevant subject matter and does not imply ownership by US-EHS.
17. Emergency Situations
This website is not an emergency-response communication system and should not be relied upon for immediate emergency assistance.
In the event of an emergency, imminent danger, fire, serious injury, medical emergency or other urgent situation, individuals should follow the applicable emergency procedures and contact the appropriate emergency services or authorities.
18. Limitation Regarding Reliance on Website Content
Visitors should not rely solely on general website content when making decisions involving specific workplace hazards, regulatory obligations, emergency conditions or specialized professional matters.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, US-EHS is not responsible for losses arising solely from reliance on general website information without appropriate consideration of the specific facts and requirements applicable to the situation.
Nothing in this Disclaimer is intended to exclude or limit any responsibility where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.
19. Privacy and Terms of Use
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20. Updates to This Disclaimer
US-EHS may update this Disclaimer to reflect changes in our website, professional services, operations or applicable requirements.
The effective date displayed near the top of this page identifies the current version.
Questions Regarding This Disclaimer
For questions regarding US-EHS, our professional services or the information presented on this website, please contact:
U.S. Environmental Health & Safety Bureau
Phone:
(407) 781-6973
Fax:
(407) 201-4443
Email:
office@us-ehs.org
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