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...
New York State’s Environmental Bond Act: 2024–2025 Progress Back in 2022, New York passed the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act (EBA). This act authorized $4.2 billion in funding for environmental improvement projects throughout the state...
CT DEEP Reissues the General Pretreatment Permit for Non-Significant Industrial User (NSIU) Discharges The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) has announced the reissuance of the General Pretreatment Permit for Non-Significant...
