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A Critical Time for Employee Communications and Business Continuity Planning

March 20, 2020

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental Insights As businesses respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19), many are heading into uncharted waters with their operations by working remotely and managing business continuity challenges. The US Chamber of Commerce has released a guide for employers focused on preventing the spread of coronavirus at work, including important tips on what businesses need to do

COVID-19: We’re Here to Help with Remote Compliance

March 19, 2020

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental InsightsThe COVID-19 pandemic is traumatic from all angles. We’re worried about the health of ourselves, our loved ones, our community, our economy—the impacts are far-reaching and potentially long-lasting. Social distancing is critical, but so is food and shelter. At Freer Consulting, we are fortunate to be able to work from home, to earn

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System: Important for Your Business, and Required for R2 Standard Certification

March 17, 2020

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental InsightsThe ISO 14001 is an internationally accepted environmental system that will increase efficiency within your company, and is needed for getting certified with other leading environmental standards. Keeping an eye out for the environment in this day and age should not only be a top priority for ourselves, but for our businesses as

ISO9001:2015 Updated Standard: Putting Emphasis on Leadership in a Quality Management System

March 5, 2020

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental InsightsCertain key factors play crucial roles when leaders aim to maintain and eventually fulfill a vision in a quality management system (QMS). The ISO9001 updated standard serves to highlight the importance of reliable and compatible leadership in the overall effort to maximize efficiency and maintain continuous improvement. View our white paper to learn

Underground Storage Tank Regulation – Is Your Leak Detection Properly Installed?

February 11, 2020

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental Insights Underground storage tanks (USTs) are a common way to store petroleum products such as gasoline or diesel fuel. They also are heavily regulated due to concerns over potential spills or leaks. Whether you’re a gas station or an industrial business, adherence to the regulations is important for your business and your bottom

APIQR Scope of Registration Update

August 27, 2019

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental InsightsThe American Petroleum Institute Quality Registrar (APIQR) is reviewing all scope statements to meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 17021 Conformity assessment. APIQR will do this in three phases: Phase 1 – Review existing scope statements and update those with grammar errors and vague and/or non-auditable activities/products. Phase 2 –Validate facility scope statements in

Empowering Employee Ideas Published in Compliance and Ethics Professional

August 13, 2019

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental Insights Freer Consulting’s Carrie Salters published “Empowering Employee Ideas: Turning Sour Grapes Into Fine Wine” in this month’s issue of Compliance and Ethics Professional (CEP) Magazine. Her article discusses issues and solutions in management for organizations with safety, quality, or environmental management systems implementing change. If you would like to know more about

UST Cathodic Protection Repair and Testing

May 28, 2019

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental InsightsIf you’re an owner or operator of an underground storage tank (UST) in Washington, you’re no doubt aware of the requirement to test your tank’s cathodic protection (CP) system every three years to ensure that it’s functioning properly. You may not, however, be aware of the required testing cycle should you need to

Becoming a Greener Distillery

April 12, 2019

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental InsightsOwning a distillery can produce significant carbon emissions and waste. From coal-generated electricity and plastic cups to airline travel and freight shipments, nearly everything used to run a distillery can negatively impact the environment. Fortunately, for every decision you make for your distillery, there is a greener alternative. Distiller’s Magazine has a great

Regulatory Database Ensures Vessel Documentation Compliance

March 28, 2019

Freer Consulting Blog: Compliance, Standards & Environmental InsightsFreer Consulting recently took over the management of a “Regulatory Database” for a key maritime transportation client. This database tracks the expiration of important licenses and certifications for the company’s vessels. The maritime regulatory ecosystem is vast, with diverse state, Federal, and international authorities requiring certificates that expire on different dates and can