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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
Tennessee MEP Awarded National Advanced Tech Team Grant
We are excited to announce that Tennessee MEP (Manufacturing Extension Partnership) has been awarded $555,228 as part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) grant under the Manufacturing Extension…
Read MoreThe Value of Safety Audits
Every year Tennessee OSHA conducts hundreds of on-site safety compliance audits. These audits take place across all sectors that include health care, manufacturing, construction, and the public sector. Some of the top 10…
Read MoreVol Case & Container Wins Award to Provide Containers to Ship Hospital Supplies for DLA Troop Support Worldwide
Vol Case & Container, an Oak Ridge-based supplier of custom packaging and containers for manufacturers, was recently awarded a $200,000 contract for DLA Troop Support. The company is providing shipping containers that allow…
Read MoreUnderstanding the HAZWOPER and DOT HazMat training standards
HAZWOPERUnderstanding OSHA standards for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) can be challenging for employers. There are two standards that define who is required to receive HAZWOPER training: General…
Read MoreUT CIS ED Team Welcomes New Faces
The UT CIS Economic Development team is growing! Lori Barton joined the ED team in November as Economic Development Specialist and provides program, logistics and marketing support for all economic…
Read MoreHealth and Safety: Why ISO 45001?
ISO 45001 is the International Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems requiring organizations to identify hazards, risks and opportunities then take appropriate action to address those issues before they…
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