Federal Court Upholds EPA PFAS Hazardous Substance Designation: What You Should Know
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulations have changed significantly in recent years, and a new federal court decision has reinforced one of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) most consequential actions involving these “forever chemicals.” On...
Emergency Preparedness in Schools: Beyond Active Shooter and Fire Drills
Schools devote significant attention to fire drills, lockdowns, and active shooter response. While these plans are critical, they represent only part of the emergencies a school may face. A chemical spill, gas leak, personal injury, severe storm, or power failure may...
Hazard Communication and Chemical Hygiene Plans in CT Schools: Do You Need Both?
Science classrooms are not the only places where chemicals are used in schools. Custodians work with cleaning products and disinfectants. Facilities employees may use paints, solvents, adhesives, fuels, and water treatment chemicals. Art departments may store glazes,...
Machine Guarding and Lockout/Tagout in Schools
Schools are not usually thought of as industrial workplaces, but many contain the same equipment and hazardous energy sources found in manufacturing facilities. Wood and metal shops have table saws, drill presses, lathes, sanders, grinders, and milling machines....
Electrical Safety in Schools: Common Hazards Hiding in Plain Sight
Electrical hazards in schools rarely look dramatic. More often, they look ordinary: an extension cord stretched across the floor, an overloaded power strip beneath a teacher’s desk, a filing cabinet placed in front of an electrical panel, or a damaged cord repaired...
Connecticut Schools Face Increased EHS Compliance Oversight: Is Yours Ready?
When most people think of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance, they picture manufacturing plants, warehouses, or construction sites. However, schools are workplaces too, with a responsibility to provide a safe environment for students, staff, and...
7 OSHA Topics Under Review: OSHA Schedules Public Hearings
On June 3, 2026, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it will hold a series of informal public hearings starting on August 19, 2026, to gather stakeholder input on several proposed regulatory changes affecting workplace safety and...
Connecticut DEEP Releases PFAS Roadmap 2.0
On June 30, 2026, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) released its Industrial Wastewater PFAS Roadmap 2.0, providing an updated strategy for how PFAS will be addressed through the state’s industrial wastewater permitting...
OSHA’s 2026 Safe & Sound Week: How Effective Are Your Safety Programs?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Safe & Sound Week returns August 10–16, 2026. While many organizations participate through training and toolbox talks, OSHA is also encouraging employers to take a closer look at the effectiveness of...
CT DEEP Reminds Facilities of Major Stormwater Reporting Changes
If your facility operates under Connecticut’s Industrial Stormwater General Permit (IGP), there are several important compliance deadlines and reporting changes you should be aware of. In its latest Client Concierge Update, The Connecticut Department of Energy and...