The Importance of Odor Control for Composting Facilities What Causes Foul Odors When Composting? If not managed properly, organic material that is undergoing the composting process can produce unpleasant odors. The mishandling of compost piles can create an anaerobic...
EPA Reconsiders the TSCA Risk Management Rule for Perchloroethylene (PCE) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released an important update regarding its ongoing reconsideration of the 2024 Perchloroethylene (PCE) Risk Management Rule under the Toxic...
Industrial Slings: Purpose, Safe Use, and Proper Application Slings are the most often used under-the-hook lifting devices. They are attached to and hang below the hook on cranes and hoists. Their purpose is to facilitate the lifting, lowering, and movement of...
Benefits of Facilities that Compost Organic Material Why Compost Organic Material? Composting is the process of recycling organic material, such as food waste or yard trimming waste (like leaves and grass), into a beneficial material. Creating compost, rather than...
TCE Ban Update: EPA Delays Section 6(g) Requirements Until Feb 2026 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has once again announced a delay regarding a specific portion of the final rule banning trichloroethylene (TCE). On November 13, 2025, the EPA confirmed that...
The Importance of Erosion and Sediment Control Training NYSDEC’s 4-hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) hosts four-hour erosion and sediment control trainings in partnership with county soil...
Connecticut Becomes the 40th NRC Agreement State If your facility uses sealed radioactive gauges, moisture-density equipment, XFR analyzers, or other regulated radioactive sources, you may start noticing some changes in 2026. These changes relate to radioactive...
NY Funds Municipal EV Fleets and Charging Stations On October 15, 2025, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) announced a new round of funding to promote the use of electric vehicles and to install charging infrastructure for...
The Importance of Respirator Fit Testing If your workplace has determined that respirators are required personal protective equipment (PPE), very few things are more critical than making sure your respiratory protection is actually protecting you. Whether you’re a...
CT DEEP Opens Round 3 of Brownfield Grants to Support Open Space and Community Redevelopment The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has launched Round 3 of its Brownfields Open Space Grant Program, continuing its efforts to transform...
