Compliance Management Blog- ESG, EHS, EHSQ

The Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) (formerly National Energy Board NEB) is currently reviewing the Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR). Nimonik has been working with this regulation and many Oil & Gas midstream companies for years, it …

Nimonik inc. is pleased to announce an expansion of its regulatory, standards and news compliance coverage. Nimonik customers can now consult more documents, add it to their compliance obligations register, track them for changes and …

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) management can be a complex task, especially when it comes to keeping up with regulatory compliance and mitigating risk within your organization.  With constant changes in regulations and compliance requirements, …

If you’re embarking on a compliance audit for the first time, a step-by-step guide can be an invaluable resource. A well-structured guide can help you plan your audit, keep you on track throughout the process, …

A compliance audit process is crucial to any business that wants to ensure it follows all relevant laws and regulations. These audits help companies identify areas where they may fall short and take corrective action …

By: Sydney Sybydlo This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. Nimonik monitors EHS legislation, regulations and standards in over 30 countries and 400 …

By: Sydney Sybydlo Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in April 2023. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 30 countries and 400 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative …

One of the primary benefits of a compliance program is ensuring you operate within legal boundaries and mitigate potential risks or penalties. The advantages of using compliance software is the ability to become fully compliant …

What you say matters. This is especially true if you are a publicly listed company in the United States. Three weeks ago, the SEC announced a settlement with Vale (Brazil) regarding its false statements in …

Nimonik is happy to announce a series of improvements to our library of regulatory documents and industrial standards. This library contains over 500,000 documents from 30 countries and 342 jurisdictions. Sorting and finding relevant regulatory …

This is a list of select proposed EHS regulatory changes in Canada, the United States, and the European Union. Nimonik monitors EHS legislation, regulation sand standards in over 30 countries and 400 jurisdictions. If you …

What is Compliance Management? Compliance management ensures a business follows all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. It involves identifying and assessing compliance risks, implementing policies and procedures to address those risks, and monitoring and …

In an era where regulatory compliance, industry standards, and geographical regulations can make or break a business, finding a trustworthy platform to guide your journey is paramount. Whether operating in a single industry or juggling …

ISO 37301 is a standard that helps organizations ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while upholding ethical and social responsibilities. Implementing ISO 37301 can be a challenging but rewarding process for organizations looking to …

In today’s business landscape, many companies operate in a heavily regulated environment where strict compliance is essential. The consequences of non-compliance can be severe, ranging from substantial fines, legal liabilities, reputational damage, and even the …

Obligation Management and Managed Obligations – the two concepts that are often confused, but have distinct differences. This article outlines how to differentiate them to effectively manage your obligations. In today’s complex business environment, organizations …

Compliance is essential for a successful and sustainable organization. A comprehensive compliance management system can help organizations comply with laws, regulations, and industry standards. Leadership, core values, and a positive culture of compliance are crucial …

In the rapidly changing and dynamic world, keeping abreast of current standards and regulations is paramount to success. Accuris and Nimonik – Document Center Inc. are two companies that specialize in providing businesses with the …

ISO 37301 Blog Post Series ISO 37301 replaces and improves on ISO 19600, what are the key differences? ISO 19600 and ISO 37301 are both standards that provide guidance on compliance management systems. However, there …

This new standard updates and replaces ISO 19600 and provides an excellent framework for compliance management in a modern organization. Introduction ISO 37301 is an international standard that sets out the requirements for establishing, implementing, …

By: Sydney Sybydlo Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in February 2023. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative …

Sustainability Accounting Standards (now part of IFRS) for consumer goods are important because they provide a framework for measuring and reporting on the sustainability performance of companies in the consumer goods industry. These standards help …

ChatGPT from OpenAI has garnered significant attention from various sectors, including academia and journalism, with opinions ranging from excitement about its potential uses to concerns about information integrity and skilled workers’ displacement. Nimonik has been …

Are you looking for a reliable platform for managing industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements? Navigating the complex and ever-changing industry standards and specifications can be daunting, especially for businesses operating in multiple industries or …

On 18th January 2023, Nimonik Inc. hosted the inaugural “Calgary Oil & Gas Regulatory and Standards Compliance Day”; the first event in an ongoing series outlining emerging regulatory changes and compliance management solutions. This one-day …

Here are a few noteworthy global EHS regulatory changes in January 2023. We cover EHS legislation and standards for over 100 countries and 200 jurisdictions. If you would like to track legislative changes for specific …

Organizations often purchase too much technology in the hopes it will solve their problems. The other extreme are organizations who do not implement anything out of fear of cost and complexity.  Introduction A new Nimonik …

Why worker safety are important Audits and inspections contribute to the occupational health and safety of workers by identifying hazards and unsafe conditions in the workplace. While they are a critical part of a safety …

Are you looking for a reliable platform for managing industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements? Navigating the complex and ever-changing industry standards and specifications can be daunting, especially for businesses operating in multiple industries or …

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Introduction Carnival Cruise Lines has a history of rough seas when it comes to environmental compliance programs. With over 60 million dollars in fines and after being placed in monitorship by the United States Department …

ECO IMPACT 2023 is back live and in-person. This event aims to broaden your horizons, elevate your skills, and celebrate the best and brightest certified environmental professionals in Canada. During these 2 days, you will …

Between January 1st, 2022 and December 1st, 2022, 225 significant changes were made to regulatory documents that affect the Oil & Gas industry in Canada. There were other changes that are not covered in this …

Compliance with ever changing EHS regulations can feel like a non-stop marathon. With regulations constantly shifting and varying by location, staying on top of everything can be overwhelming. Managing audits and corrective actions for multiple …

Join us on January 18th, 2023 at the Wildrose North Conference Room of Sheraton Eau Claire at 255 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, AB T2P 5C2, in Downtown Calgary, AB with Virtual Option for a day …

October 24th, 2022 For Immediate Release Nimonik Inc. expands presence in Western Canada with acquisition of MediaLogic Inc. Montreal, QC–October 24, 2022 – Nimonik, a standards and regulatory compliance software solutions company, announced today it has …

Back in 2018 I wrote about changes in the EHS space and how it might affect EHS Managers and Directors. Back then, I concluded the article with, “I am notoriously bad at predictions – be …

Having a compliance management partner allows you as a company to be ahead and know all the regulations and compliances your company needs to meet.  Canadian enviroOSH competitors offer similar services, but each alternative has …

RegScan Enhesa emerges as a trailblazer in the realm of compliance software providers and regulatory tracking platforms. With a rich history dating back to 1987, Enhesa has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner for …

Creating exceptions to regulations is a recipe for disaster. If you can bypass a regulation with a special permit, what is the point of regulation? In the province of Quebec, home to 8 million people, …

Having a compliance management partner allows you as a company to be ahead and know all the regulations and compliances your company needs to meet. ENHESA competitors offer similar services, but each alternative has its …

AMS 2750, Aerospace Material Specification, is now on Revision F. If you are still holding off to update your library, you should know that Revision F is a complete rewrite of the standard and you …

Most organizations have a siloed approach to compliance with environmental, safety, quality, community engagement and other departments managing their compliance issues separately. Increasing fines, penalties and criminal proceedings for non-compliance are driving organizations around the …

EHS regulations and EHS standards exist to ensure organizations in specific industries maintain environmental compliance and workplace safety standards. The purpose of these regulations and standards is to incite behavior that would not otherwise occur …

Excerpts Una Jefferson: So would you begin by just telling me a little bit about who you are and what you do? Mark Heilig: Absolutely. I’m the Director of Operations for Globe Performance Solutions which …

Summary Paul Maclean is the president of EEM impact and has consulted for companies mining bauxite in Guinea in West Africa for over 20 years. Here he discusses the standards that mining companies need to …

In this webinar, indoor and outdoor air quality experts, Malak Rizk and Jean-Philippe Monfet provide a brief overview of the state of air quality in the US and the EU and then discuss ways to …

ASTM F2413, Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective (Safety) Toe Cap Footwear, has been updated.  The new 2017 Edition replaces the previous 2011 Edition, which is now obsolete.  I reviewed the previous edition in my …

Webinar Recording Webinar Slides Additional Resources Case Study: Implementing an advanced global auditing program at GKN Driveline a Tier-1 supplier Internal Quality Audit Best Practices based on the ISO 9001: 2015 Trascript JONATHAN: Good morning …

NFPA 10, the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, has just been updated.  The new 2018 Edition is available now from Document Center Inc. in both paper format and for pdf download.  It replaces the previous 2013 …

AS 13001 has just been updated.  The new Revision A has a change in the title.  It’s now Delegated Product Release Verification Training Requirements.  You may be more familiar with this as Supplier Self Release verification …

ANSI Z245.1 has just been updated and the 2017 Edition is available from Document Center Inc. now.  The update is titled Mobile Wastes and Recyclable Materials Collection, Transportation, and Compaction Equipment – Safety Requirements.  This morning …

Are you AS 9100 certified?  Looking for assistance with process risk management?  SAE has just released the new AS 13004 for you!  It’s titled Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and Control Plans.  It is …

ISO/TR 10993-22 has just been released.  It’s titled Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 22: Guidance on nanomaterials.  This important new addition to the 10993 series is available now from Document Center Inc.  It can …

What are Data Item Descriptions (DIDs)?  This question recently cropped up when one of our Document Center Inc. customers wanted a report with a DID title.  He didn’t realize that the DID describes the expected …

Left to right, Top Row: David Fu, Benjamin Chen, Jamin Jia, Dean Cheng, Lane Huang, Magnus Svernlov. Bottom row: Anni Jia, Daisy Hu, Cherry Tao, Yusi Wang, Jonathan Brun, Luciano Ciccone MONTRÉAL, Canada — April …