Managing risk in a hazardous industry
Chemical manufacturers and processors operate under some of the strictest compliance standards. From OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements to EPA’s environmental rules and DOT hazardous materials regulations, companies face constant oversight. Add in multi-state HR and labor laws for diverse workforces, and compliance becomes both complex and critical.
A single compliance mistake can mean major accidents, multimillion-dollar fines, and reputational damage. BLR provides full-stack HR and EHS compliance solutions — attorney-verified, expert-reviewed, and always up to date — to help chemical industry leaders reduce risk, protect employees, and maintain safe operations.
Key compliance challenges in chemicals
Chemical organizations face a unique combination of HR and EHS compliance requirements:
- OSHA & PSM standards: Strict rules for chemical processes, hazard communication, and emergency planning.
- EPA environmental compliance: Regulations covering air emissions, hazardous waste, and water discharges.
- Hazardous materials transport: DOT compliance for hazmat shipping, labeling, and reporting.
- Workforce safety risks: High hazard environments requiring specialized PPE, training, and incident tracking.
- Labor and HR complexity: Multi-state wage, leave, and employee policies across large and unionized workforces.
- Incident liability: Accidents can cause devastating human, financial, and reputational harm.
How BLR supports chemical compliance
BLR equips chemical companies with expert-verified compliance tools, training, and legal resources to help them manage operational risks and regulatory requirements.
- Attorney/expert verified regulatory guidance: Up-to-date support for OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state-specific rules.
- Chemical safety training: 800+ courses covering hazard communication, PPE, chemical handling, lockout/tagout, confined spaces, and more.
- Policy and handbook tools: Multi-state HR compliance resources, attorney-crafted and defensible.
- Incident and risk management: Tools to track chemical spills, accidents, near-misses, and OSHA reporting requirements.
- Environmental compliance resources: Guidance for EPA standards, hazardous waste management, and emissions reporting.
Why chemical companies choose BLR
Competitors may offer general compliance or single-focus safety tools, BLR provides complete coverage across HR, EHS, and training, verified by experienced attorneys and compliance experts.
- Full-stack compliance: HR + EHS + training in one trusted provider.
- Experienced legal and compliance experts: Attorneys and subject-matter specialists with 100+ years of combined expertise.
- AI Speed and human validation: Rapid updates to regulatory changes, verified for accuracy and nuance.
- Chemical-specific training: Modular, expert-verified courses tailored to high-hazard environments.
- Responsive support: Knowledgeable account managers and compliance experts available when issues arise.
The risks of non-compliance in chemicals
- OSHA penalties: Up to $14,502 per violation, with major PSM violations far higher.
- EPA fines: Environmental violations can result in multimillion-dollar penalties.
- DOT hazmat penalties: Civil penalties of $80,000+ per violation for hazmat shipping errors.
- Accidents and incidents: Chemical spills, explosions, and worker injuries carry severe human and financial consequences.
- Reputation: Non-compliance damages community trust, investor confidence, and customer relationships.
BLR helps companies mitigate these risks with compliance solutions that are legally accurate, defensible, and always up to date.
Simplify compliance in the chemical industry
For nearly 50 years, BLR has supported companies in high-risk industries with expert-verified HR and EHS compliance solutions. From OSHA PSM to EPA environmental oversight, we help chemical manufacturers and processors protect workers, safeguard operations, and meet compliance obligations with confidence.
Request a demo to see how BLR helps chemical companies build safer, more compliant operations.