Manufacturing facilities face many daunting security challenges. They are also tasked with complying with many government regulations that require them to implement effective measures to defend against industrial security threats. These include identifying and controlling individuals who enter and exit the facility; tracking movements of building occupants and accounting for equipment, products, and other resources; having awareness of where personnel are on site in case of an incident occurring; protecting process automation networks and systems from potential intrusion, and responding quickly to alarms and events.
NextGen has vast regulatory expertise creating solutions that comply with the most stringent industrial and governmental regulations in our verticals. We are a trusted security integration partner to organizations across many sectors, including industrial clients spanning manufacturing, utilities, oil & gas, and more. They rely on our regulatory expertise to keep their sites safe, secure, and compliant.
Regulatory requirements for industrial sites can vary depending on the specific industry and location, but there are some common regulations that most industrial sites need to comply with. These include:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Laws and Regulations: OSHA sets and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthy working conditions. Industrial sites must comply with OSHA standards, which are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These standards cover various aspects such as hazardous materials, machinery safety, and worker training.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Different industries may have additional specific regulations. For example, the manufacturing, mining, and transportation sectors each have tailored compliance requirements. OSHA provides resources and guidance for various industries to help them meet these standards.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): The EPA regulates environmental compliance for industrial sites, including air and water quality, waste management, and chemical safety. Industrial sites often need to obtain permits for emissions and discharges, and they must follow specific guidelines to prevent pollution.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP): An SWPPP is required for sites that discharge stormwater. This plan outlines how the site will manage and mitigate stormwater runoff to prevent water pollution. The Clean Water Act (CWA) mandates that operators of certain industrial activities obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.
Many industrial sites house hazardous chemicals that, if not properly stored and secured, can cause a fire. This highlights the need for fire safety equipment such as alarm systems to detect and alert to fire hazards, as well as smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors for early warning in enclosed spaces.
NextGen is your one stop source for security and safety systems that comply with industry regulations. We offer the technical expertise and technology solutions to protect employees and prevent accidents. These span and but are not limited to emergency response and mass communication systems, and hazard detection technologies such as temperature control and environmental monitoring systems. In addition to the many other security solutions we deploy, such as video surveillance, access control, perimeter protection, critical asset protection, and monitoring, NextGen is your trusted partner to safeguard your facility from the myriad industrial hazards that can threaten your people and property.