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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.

Understanding EPCRA Compliance Requirements EHS Management
October 20, 2022

Understanding EPCRA Compliance Requirements

Gaining a better understanding of EPCRA is essential for your organization’s Environmental, Health, and Safety compliance programs. For many EHS managers, EPCRA can feel complex, and even overwhelming when first...
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5 Safety Metrics That Will Turbo-Charge Your EHS Performance Analytics
October 5, 2022

5 Safety Metrics That Will Turbo-Charge Your EHS Performance

While robust data may provide EHS leaders with greater insight into their operations, it can also feel overwhelming to sift through so much information. They need a way to see...
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How EHS Systems Drive Programs Beyond Compliance EHS Management
August 23, 2022

How EHS Systems Drive Programs Beyond Compliance

Environment, health, and safety (EHS) can be a tough function to manage for any organization. Complexities abound, whether they come in the form of evolving hazards, shifting regulations, financial restrictions,...
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Why CAPA Is Critical for EHS Management EHS Management
August 2, 2022

Why CAPA Is Critical for EHS Management

No matter the industry, EHS leaders worldwide strive toward the same primary goals. They aim to provide employees with a safe workplace while lowering accident and injury rates and reducing...
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Online Safety Training: How Quality Programs Can Inspire EHS Success EHS Management
July 19, 2022

Online Safety Training: How Quality Programs Can Inspire EHS Success

Environment, health, and safety (EHS) managers recognize how critical workplace safety training is to EHS success — but for many, creating and maintaining a quality training program remains a top...
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Environmental Audits and ISO 14001 Compliance Audit
April 28, 2022

Environmental Audits and ISO 14001 Compliance

Environmental audits are key to shoring up confidence in your organization’s compliance programs. Many companies, however, are unsure of where to start—and an audit’s success depends on thoughtful construction, preparation,...
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What Are Your Leading Safety Indicators Telling You? Analytics
April 14, 2022

What Are Your Leading Safety Indicators Telling You?

U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reporting requires companies to track metrics like total recordable incident rate (TRIR), lost time incident rate (LTIR), and workers’ compensation costs. The problem...
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How Safety Inspections Prevent Workplace Accidents EHS Management
March 21, 2022

How Safety Inspections Prevent Workplace Accidents

As a company, it is your responsibility to not only ensure that you comply with all applicable government regulations but also to provide your employees with a safe workplace. OSHA’s...
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The Great Resignation: 3 Challenges Facing EHS EHS Management
March 10, 2022

The Great Resignation: 3 Challenges Facing EHS

The worldwide trend known as the Great Resignation is impacting almost all facets of industry, and Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) is no exception. A record number of 4.5 million...
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