by Amanda Chatfield | May 29, 2026 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Health and Safety, Right-To-Know Filing
OSHA Requests Input on Future Hazard Communication Changes Hazard communication requirements are still evolving, and OSHA is reminding employers that these standards are far from static. In a recent Federal Register notice, OSHA announced upcoming public meetings...
by Hayden McElduff | May 27, 2026 | Current Events, Grant Writing
New York Expands Investment in Climate Resilience New York State has announced nearly $100 million in new grant funding to support climate resiliency projects focused on reducing flood risk and strengthening infrastructure. The funding is available through two...
by Eric Ranhorn | May 20, 2026 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Health and Safety
After the Fall: The Part Too Many Safety Programs Forget Most folks think the story ends when the harness catches someone. I wish that were true. In my years in construction, emergency response, and now consulting, I’ve learned the hard way that the fall is only the...
by Kelly Paolini | May 19, 2026 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Health and Safety
Your Fall Protection Plan Is Only Real If the Crew Can Use It Under Pressure A well-written fall protection plan sitting in a binder is far less valuable than a practical plan that crews can actually execute on real jobsites. Too often, safety programs are designed to...
by Kelly Paolini | May 6, 2026 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Health and Safety
The Edge Is Not the Only Problem: Ladders, Scaffolds, and Short-Duration Tasks That Keep Hurting People When we think about fall protection, we tend to picture high-risk scenarios: rooftop edges, open-sided floors, and steel beams. These hazards are critical, but...
by Amanda Chatfield | May 5, 2026 | Regulatory Compliance, EH&S Outsourcing, Environmental Health and Safety
Fall Prevention vs. Fall Restraint vs. Fall Arrest: Understanding the Difference One of the most common misunderstandings in fall protection isn’t whether protection is needed; it’s whether the right system is being used. Simply wearing a harness does not equal full...
by Kelly Paolini | May 4, 2026 | EH&S Outsourcing, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Health and Safety
Before the Harness: Why Fall Prevention Has to Start in the Planning Trailer Imagine you’re standing on the top step of a ladder and it starts to wobble. In that moment, you’re not thinking about fall protection planning, you’re reacting. If your first fall protection...
by Gabriella Castillo | Apr 29, 2026 | Engineering Services, Permitting and Compliance, Regulatory Updates
New York State Flood Regulations Expanded At the end of 2025, the New York State (NYS) Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code was revised to reflect updated flood regulation changes. These changes have expanded the requirements, which now extend to include the...
by Nora Brew | Apr 23, 2026 | Regulatory Compliance, Air Quality
Are You Ready for the May 1 NYC Local Law 84 and Local Law 97 Reporting Deadlines? The May 1 reporting deadlines are quickly approaching for the New York City Benchmarking Law (Local Law 84) and New York City Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Law (Local Law 97). Both...
by Gabriella Castillo | Apr 15, 2026 | Construction Industry Services, Engineering Services, Environmental Consulting, Permitting and Compliance
How Walden Engineers Support Construction Projects from Start to Finish Construction projects require more than just labor and supplies. These projects must follow strict regulations, meet technical standards, and be environmentally responsible. Walden can help with...
