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Jay Finegan, J.D.

Jay Finegan is a member of Dakota's Compliance Services team, where he is responsible for assisting clients with the implementation of Dakota’s products. With over 30 years of industrial experience, he's held educational, technical, and managerial positions including 12 years in EHS management roles. Mr. Finegan has degrees in mechanical engineering, business administration, operations research, and law. He is a Certified Environmental Specialist and holds certifications in HOP, CVI, and LEAN Manufacturing.

Jay Finegan, J.D.

Compliance Services Leader

Jay Finegan is a member of Dakota's Compliance Services team, where he is responsible for assisting clients with the implementation of Dakota’s products. With over 30 years of industrial experience, he's held educational, technical, and managerial positions including 12 years in EHS management roles. Mr. Finegan has degrees in mechanical engineering, business administration, operations research, and law. He is a Certified Environmental Specialist and holds certifications in HOP, CVI, and LEAN Manufacturing.

Posts by Jay Finegan, J.D.

The Hierarchy of Controls and EHS Software EHS Management
May 18, 2025

The Hierarchy of Controls and EHS Software

Explore the five levels of the Hierarchy of Controls, from elimination to PPE, and see how EHS software helps organizations identify hazards and apply the most effective safety measures.
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EHS Inspections: Focus on Hazardous Waste EHS employee focusing on hazardous waste Environmental
May 6, 2025

EHS Inspections: Focus on Hazardous Waste

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) inspections are essential to ensure compliance and create a strong culture of safety in the workplace. In this recurring series, we’re diving into the most...
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EHS Inspections: Focus on Fire Safety Health and Safety
April 2, 2025

EHS Inspections: Focus on Fire Safety

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) inspections are essential to ensure compliance and create a strong safety culture. In this recurring series, we’re diving into the most common challenges facing EHS...
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Audit vs Inspection: The Key Differences Audit
March 17, 2025

Audit vs Inspection: The Key Differences

Many people use the terms audit and inspection interchangeably, but they each play their own unique role in the context of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and management. Gaining...
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What is SIF in Safety? Preventing Serious Injuries and Fatalities Analytics
March 9, 2025

What is SIF in Safety? Preventing Serious Injuries and Fatalities

Serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) are incidents that result in severe injuries or death to individuals in the workplace. These devastating events not only affect workers but also their families,...
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EHS Leaders Guide to Process Safety Management Audit
March 3, 2025

EHS Leaders Guide to Process Safety Management

Get a foundational overview of OSHA's Process Safety Management standard, including who it applies to, why it matters for facilities handling hazardous chemicals, and how to build an effective PSM…
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EHS Compliance Calendar: Why You Need One EHS Compliance Calendar: Why You Need One Compliance Management
February 8, 2025

EHS Compliance Calendar: Why You Need One

Learn how an EHS compliance calendar helps consolidate regulatory obligations, avoiding fines and improving operational efficiency.
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OSHA Housekeeping Inspections – Better Tools, Safer Workplaces EHS Management
February 6, 2025

OSHA Housekeeping Inspections – Better Tools, Safer Workplaces

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) inspections are essential to ensure compliance and create a strong safety culture. In this recurring series, we’re diving into the most common challenges facing EHS...
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EHS Incident Reporting: Everything You Must Know EHS worker reporting an incident Analytics
January 7, 2025

EHS Incident Reporting: Everything You Must Know

What is EHS incident reporting? At every workplace, there will be unplanned and undesirable occurrences. The facts and details of these events should be, and in some cases must be, documented...
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