Why Outsourcing Your EHS Program Can Save You
(Originally published March 2017.) At your company, who handles your environmental, health, and safety (EHS) program? Is there a team whose job it is to ensure that your company is compliant? How do you even know if you’re up to date with the most current regulations?...
When a Plan Comes Together, It Can Save a Life
(Originally published January 2019.) While we hope the worst-case scenario never happens, the best thing we can do is be prepared for it. That is something Mark Morgano, Walden EHS Division Director, experienced first-hand during a hockey game, where a plan – and a...
Guidance on Drum Closings for Hazardous Materials Including Waste
Does your organization ship materials regulated by the Department of Transportation? Did you know that all hazardous wastes are regulated as hazardous materials? If so, it is critical that you ensure each shipment meets the specifications for drum closures. This would...
Non-Compliance May Cost You…
AND MUCH MORE THAN YOU MAY THINK Architecture Construction Safety First Career Concept (Originally published May 2021.) As we mark a year of businesses operating during a worldwide pandemic, it is a good time to give your facilities and operations a thorough review....
CPR AED First-Aid Training is Always in Season
(Originally published February 2021.)With a new month comes a fresh start; an opportunity to look at your emergency response plan to ensure that you’re prepared. At Walden, our EHS Division (formerly Turnkey Compliance Solutions), has expanded our CPR AED and First...
Giving Your Spray Booth Space
If your facility has a spray booth, it is important that you provide adequate clearance around it to ensure you’re in compliance with OSHA regulations. In most cases, that means that “each spray booth shall be separated from other operations by not less than 3 feet,...
Summer Safety: Heat Related Illness
As of last week, the greater New York City area has already seen two official heat waves, and the summer has only just begun. Unfortunately, people who work outdoors like those in the AEC industries are at exponential risk for a host of illnesses brought on by...
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...
OSHA Extends Comment Period on Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) Changes
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing to modify the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align to the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System (GHS). The goal of the modification is to address issues that came up following...
OSHA Promotes Safety Awareness with Yearly Event
Source: Occupational Health & Safety Monday (May 3rd) marked the beginning of OSHA’s 2021 National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. OSHA promotes the week as an opportunity for those working in the construction industry to learn about, and...