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...
New York State Expands Workplace Access to Narcan (Naloxone)
Introduction On December 13, 2025, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that would require workplaces to include an opioid antagonist like Naloxone in first aid supplies. This law was initially scheduled to go into effect on June 10, 2026. However,...
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...
NYSDEC Waste Transporter Annual Reports Due March 1
Submitting an accurate and timely NYSDEC Annual Waste Transporter Report is a key compliance requirement for maintaining an active New York State (NYS) waste transporter registration or permit. All regulated waste transporters operating in NYS under 6 NYCRR Part 364...
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...
Annual/Biennial Hazardous Waste Reports Due March 1, 2026
Certain hazardous waste generating facilities operating in New York State are required to file Annual Hazardous Waste Reports with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) by March 1 each year in accord with the Resource Conservation and...
Current Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) Required at Facilities That Store Hazardous Substances
Annual Right-to-Know Tier II Reports As the March 1 deadline to file annual Right-to-Know (RTK) Tier II Reports is approaching, now is a good time for businesses and facilities that handle and store chemicals/hazardous substances to ensure that Safety Data Sheets...