OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations for 2020
Every year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases a list of their Top 10 most frequently cited violations following inspections of various worksites across the United States. Why Does OSHA Publish This List? This list is published so that...
Zero Emission Vehicle Project Funding Available for New York Municipalities
Up to $2,800,000 is available in the 2021 Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Program. These grants are being offered to help municipalities install public charging stations and purchase or lease electric vehicles for fleet use. The ZEV Infrastructure Grants provide...
OSHA Issues Notice of Informal Hearing to Discuss Updates to Their Hazard Communication Standard
A notice of information hearing is scheduled for September 21st by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for updates on the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). The hearing will be held virtually at 10 AM, EDT and if...
Walden Environmental Engineering Spends Time at the Sisters of St. Joseph Facility
Giving back is a high priority at Walden. We are passionate about improving the environment and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we live and work; therefore, Walden strives to devote volunteer time to make contributions to the community. Each...
Meet Walden’s 2021 Scholarship Winner!
Walden Environmental Engineering offers a scholarship to high school students in Oyster Bay, NY. The goal is to expose young aspiring students to engineering and to pursue the field and study of engineering. In the world of engineering, a quality high school...
Understanding FDNY Rule 3 RCNY 608 as it Applies to New Technology
Since October 1, 2019, the New York City Fire Department’s Rule 3 RCNY 608-01, entitled “Outdoor Stationary Storage Battery Systems” has been in effect and applied to projects throughout NYC. FDNY Rule 3 RCNY 608-01 applies to the installation and utilization of...
Part 360 compliance made easy with mobile LiDAR scanning
It is becoming more common for municipal Sanitation Departments and private solid waste facilities to process yard wastes for beneficial reuse as mulch or compost, keeping these materials from ending up in landfills. One Long Island solid waste management facility...
What is the SPDES Permit Program and its Role in Eliminating Pollution?
The State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit program was authorized by Article 17 of the Environmental Conservation Law, with the intent of protecting New York State’s water resources from contamination. The SPDES program intends to protect humans,...
Stormwater Management During Construction
Ready to break ground on your new construction project? Hang on! Did you know that if you are disturbing the soil at your site, you may need to obtain coverage under the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) State Pollutant Discharge...
What happens if you did not file the Annual Right-to-Know Hazardous Chemical Inventory Tier II Report to the NYC DEP for your Facility?
You realized you missed the Right-to-Know (RTK) filing deadline of March 1st and did not submit an annual Hazardous Chemical Inventory Tier II Report to the New York City (NYC) Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for your Facility. Now what should you do?...