Warmer Weather is on Its Way – Is Your Building Protected from Legionella?
Now that Spring is here and your winterization measures can be removed, it’s the time to make sure all of your Legionella-prevention items are in order. According to the CDC, Legionella grows best between 77°F and 113°F, which means summertime temperatures...
New York City Benchmarking and Energy Efficiency Grading Due May 1st
Benchmarking and Energy Efficiency Grading (Benchmarking) is a tool that The City of New York (City) introduced as part of an initiative to make buildings operate more efficiently. The City standardizes this process by utilizing the United States Environmental...
How Will the Recent Revisions to 6 NYCRR Subpart 202-2 Affect Your Facility?
Facilities that are classified as “major facilities” per 6 NYCRR 201-2.1 (Subpart 201-2) are subject to Title V permit requirements. Under 6 NYCRR 202-2 (Subpart 202-2), all facilities must provide an annual emissions statement, which is a quantitative summary of air...
Utility Ownership Issues in New York: What is All the Buzz About?
Recently, there has been considerable conversation across New York State regarding private utility ownership within the various Towns and Villages. Currently, New York American Water (NYAW), a privately-held company, provides service to 120,000 customers in New York,...
The Connection Between Cooling Towers and Legionella Transmission: How Can We Effectively Reduce the Risk?
Walden Engineer, Lou Goldstein, gets published by Civil and Structural Engineer Media! Throughout the United States and beyond, improper HVAC system maintenance may pose a health risk not only to immediate workers, but the surrounding community as a whole. Legionella...
Cooling Season is Approaching Us – Is Your Building Protected from Legionella?
Now that Spring is here and your winterization measurres can be removed, it’s the time to make sure all of your Legionella-prevention items are in order. As a reminder, all owners of cooling towers (including evaporative coolers) must prepare a Legionella...
Concerns for Salt and Brine Road Deicing Materials on Long Island
Now that winter weather is upon us, Long Island regulatory agencies are keeping an eye on bulk road deicing material storage facilities that contain and manage salt and brine. Although use of salt-containing materials is widespread, there are environmental concerns...
OSHA Hazard Communication: Creating a Safe, Compliant Workplace
Chemical safety is a crucial aspect in general industry, where worker safety is paramount to successful production. Depending on which industry you work in, chemical hazards may be encountered on a daily basis; chemical manufacturers and general employers have a...
Safety Data Sheets and Their Role in Occupational Safety: Is Your Workplace Compliant?
Why Having Updated Safety Data Sheets plays an Important Role in Environmental Health and Safety in the Work Place Handwritten or printed materials concerning the potential hazards of chemicals have been used as a tool in the workplace to protect the health and safety...
Legionella Prevention for Health Care Facilities
Legionella Prevention for Health Care Facilities When it comes to general hospitals and residential health care facilities, compliance with the New York State Legionella Regulations involves a unique set of standards when compared to other facilities where Legionella...