30-Hour OSHA is Now Required!
Under Local Law 196, starting December 1, 2019, New York City will require construction and demolition workers on job sites with a construction superintendent, site safety coordinator, or site safety manager to complete a 30-hour OSHA course or complete a 10-hour OSHA...
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...
Registering Toxic and Hazardous Storage Facilities in Suffolk County
What is Article 12? The registration of Toxic and Hazardous Storage Facilities in Suffolk County is mandated by Article 12 of the Suffolk County Sanitary Code. The purpose of Article 12 is to protect groundwater from chemical contamination by keeping the Suffolk...
Start Preparing Now for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 20th – 26th, 2019)
The 2019 National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week will be taking place from October 20th – 26th. In preparation for this week, Walden encourages you to review the following information on the topic and consider providing information and preventative measures to your...
Home Water Quality: How to Find Valuable Data About Your Domestic Water Supply
Home Water Quality: How to Find Valuable Data About Your Domestic Water Supply Are you concerned about the water quality in your home? Domestic water supplies provided by municipalities and private companies are frequently monitored for the presence of organic and...
OSHA Safety Standard on Heat Stress
OSHA Safety Standard on Heat Stress During summer time, it is usual for every person working outdoors to be concerned about hot working conditions that might lead to heat stress related illnesses/injuries. According to the Occupational Safety and Health...
OSHA Interpretation on silica standard for Construction
OSHA Interpretation on silica standard for Construction Last March, OSHA released an interpretation letter regarding some aspects of its construction silica standard (“CSS” or “Standard”) 29 CFR 1926.1153. In particular they replied to an inquiry letter on the...
Respiratory Protection: What Do I Need to Know?
In the environmental and general construction industries, breathing hazards are encountered on a common basis. Some examples of respiratory hazards include: Vapors or particulates which are introduced into the air via intrusive work such as cutting or digging Chemical...
OSHA’s Agenda for 2019
OSHA's Agenda for 2019 With so much recent talk of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rescinding regulations, Walden is taking this opportunity to review OSHA’s primary agenda items for 2019 with regard to general industry facilities and...
How to Protect your Family from Lead Based Paint
How to Protect your Family from Lead Based Paint It is no secret that lead exposure causes significant health issues for humans, especially in children. If exposed, children may suffer from neurological and intelligence deficits, stunted growth, anemia, and in rare...