Check this section often for upcoming events, regulatory reminders and other current information regarding Conformance Management Associates, LLC. services and activities.

August 2010

In this time of a tough economy, it is time to take action to improve your bottom line and reduce your costs both short term and long term.

Greenhouse Gases
 
There has been a lot of talk about greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. No matter what your stand on this issue, there are some companies that need to calculate their greenhouse gas emissions and report these to the appropriate regulatory agency.  Even if you do not need to report your emissions, it is a good idea to at least roughly calculate their level to document that you do not reach the reporting threshold.
 
If you do not know where to start, contact CMA LLC. We can assist you in identification of areas of emission and also assist you in using regulatory agency supplied emission factors that will simplify the process.
 
Please note: Some states have implemented reporting requirements that are much stricter that those of the EPA. If in doubt, contact us for assistance.
 
Energy Audits
 
Do you know where all of the energy use is in your operations? Are you able to identify areas where the energy use can be reduced and you can save money? Have you had a fresh set of eyes assist you in identifying these areas?
 
Conformance Management Associates LLC can assist you in several ways:

If you would like to realize cost reductions through reduction in energy use, please contact us for further information.
 
Transportation Industry
 
The transportation industry has a number of exposures with regards to environmental and health and safety issues. These can be better managed through the use of ISO 14001 certification and OHSAS 18001 certification in conjunction with your IOSO 9001 program.
 
We can assist you with storm water permits and audits, SPCC plans, and other environmental applications. We can also assist you in health and safety training needed by your employees. This covers hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and a variety of other issues.
 
If you would like to discuss what regulations are pertinent to your operation and what we can do to assist you in meeting those regulations, please contact us at 1-866-243-6001.
 
Lean to Green Manufacturing Conference
 
Remember that there is a Lean to Green Manufacturing Conference in Columbus, Ohio from October 26-29, 2010. More on this conference as it approaches. This is a good chance to hear from the leaders in this field and to obtain some good ideas on how to improve your plant operations.
 
This conference is sponsored by SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers). For more details visit the conference website.
 
Emergency Action Plans

The NFPA has updated its NFPA 1600 which covers needed components in
an emergency action plan. It is quite detailed and requires some areas of planning that are not usually remembered until it is too late.
 
Look at your emergency action plan and see if it covers all items including how each part of your operation will function if that part is damaged during an emergency. Give us a call if you would like to evaluate your system and make it more functional and effective.
 

If you raise prices, you stand to lose business to your competition.
Look at ways to reduce your costs while improving quality to make that bottom line better!

Remember: We conform our services to meet YOUR needs.