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...
Minnesota’s PFAS Reporting Requirements: Do You Need to Report?
Manufacturers across the United States may soon find themselves subject to Minnesota’s PFAS reporting requirements; even if they have no facilities, offices, or direct sales operations in the state. Under Minnesota’s “Amara’s Law,” manufacturers of products containing...
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 related to the United Nation’s Globally Harmonized System of...
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 protection. Understanding the difference between fall prevention, fall restraint,...
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...