An IESO client in southcentral KY will develop and implement their ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS), joining world-class operations around the globe in embracing progressive, reliable environmental management.  Luvata – Franklin will be the first facility in their corporation to implement the EMS, and expects real benefits from their new program.

Luvata is a world-leader in metal fabrication, component manufacturing and related engineering and design services, with around 8,000 employees in 18 countries.  The Franklin facility is a leading producer of copper and specialty tubing products for the residential and commercial HVAC industry.

Adopting ISO may not seem unusual, but what is unusual is that all of the external costs at Franklin will be funded through a $25,000 Bluegrass State Skills grant from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development.  IESO, LLC, the only listed private service provider in KY for developing health, safety and environmental management systems for the Cabinet, wrote the grant application and secured the funding.  Most states have such programs, and we are working on similar grants across the country for clients ranging from healthcare to automotive to metalworking.  If your company wants to pursue ISO implementation, but cost was holding you back, contact us to find out how this innovative solution can work for you.

Dr. Scott Harris is the Senior Risk Manager for IESO, LLC.  His experience covers over 27 years of Environmental, Health and Safety Management in Federal and State government, consulting, general industry and University instruction.  He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Science, with a specialization in Disaster and Emergency Management, from Oklahoma State University, and holds degrees in Geology (B.S.) and Public Health (MPH) from Western Kentucky University.  Before joining IESO Scott was a Federal On-Scene Coordinator for EPA Region 6 and a member of their Emergency Readiness Team.  He held DOD “Top Secret” and DOE “Q” security clearances, and directed multi-agency emergency response, planning and recovery activities for chemical, biological and radiological releases and exercises within the five-state region.

Last 5 posts by Scott Harris

• IESO Presenting at 2010 ASSE Conference - December 7th, 2009
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• IESO Client Achieves ISO 14001 Certification! - October 23rd, 2009

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