EPA Concludes Unreasonable Risk for 5 Phthalates
On December 31, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released final risk evaluations for five widely used phthalates, concluding that specific industrial uses present unreasonable risks to workers and the environment. Phthalates are a group of industrial...
OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations of 2025
Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases its list of the most frequently cited standards following workplace inspections. The 2025 results show a familiar trend: the same hazards continue to drive nationwide violations. The...
OSHA Seeks Public Comments on Aerial Lift Modification Requirements
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published a notice in the Federal Register announcing its intent to renew Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for existing recordkeeping requirements related to aerial lifts. While this...
PFAS Reporting Update: What You Need to Know for 2026
The environmental compliance landscape for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to evolve. After the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its PFAS reporting rule under TSCA Section 8(a)(7) in 2023, regulated parties have been working to...
Bridging the Gap: How to Maintain EHS Compliance When Your Safety Leader Leaves
When your Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) leader leaves – whether expected or not – it doesn’t take long for their absence to have an impact. If you are not prepared for this transition, you may start to notice that trainings are being missed, reports are piling...
CT Reissues the Dewatering and Remediation Wastewater General Permit
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) has reissued the General Permit for the Discharge of Dewatering and Remediation Wastewaters (D2R GP) effective March 1, 2026. This follows the reissuance of the General Pretreatment Permit for...
GHG Reporting for General Industry in CT and NY
What Are Greenhouse Gases and GHG Emissions? Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are atmospheric gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to climate change. While GHG reporting has historically...
Biennial Reports for LQGs due March 1, 2026
If you are a Large Quantity Generator (LQG) of hazardous waste in Connecticut, it is time to begin preparing your biennial report, as the March 1 deadline is quickly approaching. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) requires...
The Role of First Aid and CPR in Emergency Response Plans: How Prepared Are You?
Most people don’t head into work expecting to deal with a serious injury or life-threatening emergency, but these situations do happen. The truth is, emergencies can happen anywhere at any time, and the best defense is being prepared. When an emergency strikes, time...
CT DEEP Issues Notice of Tentative Determination to Renew the Comprehensive General Permit
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) has issued a Notice of Tentative Determination to renew the Comprehensive General Permit for Discharges to Surface and Groundwater. Public comments on the proposed renewal are due by January...