Research Triangle Park, NC - Bill Taylor, CSP, Principal Safety Scientist and recent addition to The EI Group, Inc. (EI), was published in the July edition of Professional Safety, a monthly publication of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).  Taylor’s article, which focuses on the dangers associated with Confined Spaces, encourages proactive workplace safety programs, which not only provide their employees the peace of mind of having a safe work environment, but can prevent dangerous consequences and save lives.

OSHA's Confined Space Standard (PRCS, 1910.146), introduced in 1993, is one of the most difficult to comprehend and likely the hardest with which to comply.  Taylor addresses nine misconceptions in his article, ranging from proper signage and permitting to confined space entry and rescue.  “Many employers have excellent confined space systems, but many more are dangerously non-compliant and are placing workers at risk,” says Taylor.  

As a senior safety consultant with EI, Taylor is an expert in the field and is committed to workplace safety.  He was recognized for writing the Manufacturing Practice’s Safety Article of the Year for 2011 through the ASSE’s Best of the Best recognition program and believes that addressing and recognizing common compliance misconceptions is an important part of ensuring a safe work environment.  Mr. Taylor’s recent article on Confined Spaces can be viewed here.

About Bill Taylor, CSP - Mr. Taylor is a Principal Safety Scientist with The EI Group, Inc., headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina. He holds a degree in Manufacturing Engineering as well as additional studies in Occupational Safety and Health Management and Ergonomics and has received notable awards for published articles and speaking engagements in the safety and health field.  He is also the author of Environmental, Health and Safety Management Using the Team Approach (Wiley & Sons, 2005).

About The EI Group, Inc. - The EI Group, Inc. was founded in 1988 as an environmental, health and safety consulting firm dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective consulting, training and engineering services to the public and private sectors nationwide.  EI, a privately owned company, employs approximately one hundred (100) professionals and is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, with branch offices in Charlotte, North Carolina; Glen Allen and Roanoke, Virginia; Greenville, South Carolina; Louisville, Kentucky; and Dallas, Texas.

For more information on The EI Group’s consulting expertise, please contact Adam Underwood, at aunderwood@ei1.com or 800.717.3472.

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