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The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services provides consulting solutions to help companies improve and grow. The UT CIS philosophy is to assess the company needs and provide only services that are value added. We utilize the most experienced consultants and most recent technologies. Resources with industry experience and University professors are available through the coordination of CIS Solutions Consultants as needed.
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Recent Posts
Nuclear 101 Highlights Tennessee’s Growing Opportunity for Economic Developers
UT CIS recently hosted Nuclear 101 for Economic Developers in Oak Ridge, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development (TNECD). This elective course, part of the Tennessee Certified Economic…
Read MoreStrengthening Safety Through Partnership in FY 2026
At the UT Center for Industrial Services, meaningful impact starts with strong partnerships. As OSHA launches its 2026 National Outreach Initiatives, UT CIS is aligning efforts with federal priorities and industry leaders to…
Read MoreCase Study: TOSHA Fines Construction Firm $78,000 After Deadly Trench Collapse in Cleveland, Tennessee
In August 2024, a trenching operation in Cleveland, Tennessee ended in tragedy when a construction worker lost his life after being buried in a 9-foot-deep excavation. The incident—later investigated by the Tennessee Occupational…
Read MoreUT CIS Offers Post-Storm Response Safety Training
In the wake of increasingly frequent and severe storms across the region, the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) continues to strengthen community resilience through its delivery of the Post-Storm…
Read MoreHazCom in 2026: What Employers Need to Know
OSHA’s update modernizes the HazCom Standard to ensure clearer, more consistent chemical hazard communication across U.S. workplaces. The alignment with GHS Revision 7 introduces revised hazard classifications, updated labeling…
Read MoreUT Center for Industrial Services Certifies New Economic Developers
The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) celebrated the 22nd graduating class of its Tennessee Certified Economic Developer (TCED) Program on October 28. This milestone brings the total number of…
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