Forklift Attachment and Extension Requirements
Forklifts are among the most widely used powered industrial trucks (PITs) in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and construction sites. While they’re incredibly versatile machines, safe operation depends on more than just skilled driving. It also requires a clear...
Forklift Inspection and Maintenance
Forklifts are built to do tough work, but they’re not indestructible. Like any piece of heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks (PITs) must be regularly inspected and properly maintained to stay safe and reliable. Daily inspections and scheduled maintenance are...
TRI/Form R Reporting
Each year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires Toxics Release Inventory (TRI – aka “Form R”) data to be reported from applicable industrial facilities in the United States. The purpose of TRI reporting is to monitor toxic chemical releases into the...
CT DEEP Opens Public Comment Period for Permits
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) has announced a new public comment period for two general permits related to wastewater discharges. As of April 28, 2025, CT DEEP has released tentative determinations for reissuing the...
Common Fall Protection Violations and How to Prevent Them
According to the last report of OSHA’s Top 10 Violations, Fall Protection–General Requirements (1926.501) has been the number one most cited violation for over a decade in construction. In general industry, the top two most cited violations pertaining to fall...
Understanding OSHA’s Fall Protection Training Requirements
To help prevent fall-related injuries, incidents, and fatalities, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established strict training requirements under 29 CFR 1910.30. The standard outlines what employers must do to ensure employees are properly...
The ABCDs of Fall Protection
Falls are repeatedly among the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in the workplace. To help reduce the number of fall-related incidents, using fall protection when working at elevated heights has become a federal requirement for employees. Many people might not...
EPA’s Final Rule on TCE: Regulatory Freeze and Further Delays
Trichloroethylene (TCE), a toxic chemical linked to severe health effects, has been a focus of recent regulatory changes. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule in December 2024 to ban the manufacture, processing, and distribution of TCE for all...
How to Comply with OSHA’s Ladder Safety Requirements
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons estimates that 500,000 people are treated for ladder-related injuries each year, and about 300 of those incidents result in fatality. In January 2025, EHS Today published an article stating that the most common...
Conditional Exclusions for Solvent-Contaminated Wipes
In 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule that modified its hazardous waste management regulations for solvent-contaminated wipes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This rule revised the definition of solid waste...