DRIVING COMPLIANCE SUCCESS
Forden Group transforms challenges into opportunities by helping you to achieve your sustainability goals and to maintain environmental, health and safety regulatory compliance. Let us unleash the full potential of your business. We are Forden Group consultants--your partner in environmental, health, safety and sustainability excellence
About Us
We have over 25 years of experience in EHS compliance and sustainability consulting for industries including: life science, pharmaceuticals, biologics, healthcare, agriculture, energy, manufacturing, food and beverage, technology and electronics, corporate retail and consumer goods.
Our Services
We provide comprehensive solutions for regulatory compliance related to environmental, health, and safety laws.
1. Regulatory Compliance Audits
Purpose: Identify gaps between a company’s operations and regulatory standards.
Services: Comprehensive audits of facilities and processes.
Review of permits, licenses, and documentation.
Creation of compliance checklists based on industry-specific regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ISO, local laws).
2. Environmental Compliance
Purpose: Ensure adherence to environmental laws and reduce environmental impact.
Services:
Wastewater, air, hazardous waste, virgin chemical and other reporting assistance.
Assistance with obtaining and maintaining all environmental permits.
Development of pollution prevention plans and spill response strategies.
3. Workplace Safety Compliance
Purpose: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, HSE).
Services:
Safety risk assessments and hazard identification.
Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
4. Hazardous Materials and Waste Management
Purpose: Manage hazardous substances safely and comply with waste disposal regulations.
Services:
Hazardous materials inventory and risk analysis.
Development of hazardous waste disposal procedures.
Creation of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and similar laws.
5. Training and Awareness Programs
Purpose: Equip employees with the knowledge to maintain compliance and avoid risks.
Services:
Training on workplace hazards, safe practices, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Certification programs (e.g., OSHA 10/30-hour training).
Emergency response and evacuation drills.
6. Permitting and Documentation Support
Purpose: Handle complex paperwork for permits and reporting requirements.
Services:
Assistance in obtaining permits for air emissions, water discharge, or hazardous waste storage.
Preparation of compliance reports (e.g., Tier II reports, TRI Form R).
Recordkeeping systems for audits and inspections.
7. Development of EHS Policies and Procedures
Purpose: Build a framework for compliance and continuous improvement.
Services:
Drafting and implementing EHS policies tailored to business operations.
Establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for safety and environmental tasks.
Integrating EHS policies with existing corporate practices.
8. Emergency Preparedness and Response
Purpose: Ensure readiness for unexpected incidents.
Services:
Development of emergency response plans (ERPs).
Spill containment and cleanup training.
Coordination with local authorities and emergency responders.
9. Industrial Hygiene Services
Purpose: Protect workers from occupational health risks.
Services:
Facilitate air quality testing and exposure assessments.
Facilitate noise level monitoring.
Facilitate ergonomic evaluations and workplace design improvements.
10. Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Purpose: Proactively identify and mitigate risks.
Services:
Conducting Process Hazard Analyses (PHA).
Implementing Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
Developing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
11. Technology Implementation
Purpose: Streamline compliance tracking and reporting.
Services:
Deployment of EHS software for incident tracking, training management, and audits.
Automation of data collection for environmental monitoring.
12. Third-Party Liaison
Purpose: Act as an intermediary with regulators and stakeholders.
Services:
Communication with government agencies during inspections or investigations.
Representation in legal or regulatory disputes.
Stakeholder engagement on sustainability initiatives.
13. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement
Purpose: Ensure long-term compliance and adaptability to new regulations.
Services:
Regular site visits and inspections.
Periodic updates to policies based on regulatory changes.
Continuous improvement plans to enhance EHS performance.
EHS
Sustainability
We support you in creating and achieving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. This builds investor confidence and enhances your brand's reputation.
Sustainability, corporate responsibility and ESG Compliance
Purpose: Align operations with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
Services:
Carbon footprint assessments and reduction strategies.
Sustainability reporting (e.g., THESIS, GRI, CDP, SASB).
Green certification programs (e.g., LEED, ENERGY STAR).
"Forden Group was instrumental in helping us navigate our complex industrial wastewater pretreatment requirements"
"He answered all our compliance questions"
"The audit was incredibly detailed and found more than one area we could improve immediately"
"Seth was a real partner. He made himself available when we had questions and was committed to our compliance. He was like the third member of the [EH&S] team"
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Phone
info@fordengroupllc.com
+1 (401) 533-1541