Adopting A2L Refrigerants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is restricting the use, production, and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) with high global warming potential (GWP) within the refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pump, fire protection, foam, and aerosol sectors. Even...
OSHA Proposes Rule on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention
On August 30, 2024, OSHA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings in the Federal Register. This is not a new process. In fact, on October 27, 2021, OSHA published an Advance Notice of...
Updated NYSDEC Solid Waste Regulations (Part 360) Require Compliance with Special Requirements for Fill Material
Owners or operators of facilities that accept and process excavated material (fill) are now required to comply with the special requirements for pre-determined beneficial use of that material as fill in accordance with the updated New York State Department of...
New York State’s Cap-and-Invest Program
New York State is taking a bold step in working against climate change with the launch of its Cap-and-Invest program. This initiative is a central part of the state's broader efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors of the economy and invest in a...
Required Emission Control Devices for Commercial Cook Stoves in New York City
Within the last decade, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) has taken several measures to reduce emissions of particulate matter (PM) and the resulting impact on the environment and health of residents. Local Law 38 of 2015 (LL38) amended...
EPA Announces Final National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI)
On October 7, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed the long-awaited final National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for Lead and Copper: Improvements (LCRI). With these improvements, the EPA is strengthening their commitment to...
Your Guide to EHS in Manufacturing
Why is a strong safety program important for your organization? To address the problem of workplace accidents and fatalities, the federal government created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 1971. OSHA defines safety requirements clearly and...
OSHA’s Top 10 Violations–2023
The safety and health of employees is a critical issue confronting managers in industries such as manufacturing and construction. But no matter what stage your organization may be at in its safety journey, you must have the most current information available to make...
Everything You Need to Know About Smoke School
This month, five Walden employees successfully completed smoke school and are ready to assist your facility with air emission compliance! Also known as opacity training, smoke school is offered year-round due to its importance nationwide. Opacity is defined as the...
Ergonomics and Workplace Safety
Ergonomics is an applied science that encompasses the design and arrangement of the products, tools, or methods people use in their environment that fit job requirements and personal capabilities while allowing for efficiency and safety. Ergonomics safety principles...