Common Semi-Annual Site Compliance Inspection Error Findings
What Is a Semi-Annual Site Compliance (SASC) Inspection? Sites that are covered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) Stormwater General Permits are subject to various inspection and documentation requirements. The General...
TCE Ban Update: EPA Postpones Deadlines Until August 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has once again extended the timeline for a portion of its final rule banning trichloroethylene (TCE). This latest update pushes the effective date of requirements related to TSCA Section 6(g) exemptions until August 19, 2025....
NY SPDES Permitting Program Policy Update
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has released a policy update regarding the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permitting process. The policy is defined as Division of Water (DOW) #1.2.6: Interpretation and...
Retail Worker Safety Act Update: NY Releases Model Policy and Training Materials
The New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) has officially released the model workplace violence prevention policy and training program required under the Retail Worker Safety Act. Earlier this year, we shared news about the Act’s key requirements, and the added...
Forklift Training, Certification, and Safety Program Requirements
Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (PITs) are widely used in many industries, but common use does not equal low risk. These machines can weigh several tons and move at surprising speeds, making even a small mistake potentially life-threatening. That’s why...
EPA Proposes Extended Timeline for Methylene Chloride Compliance in Laboratories
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new rule that would give non-federal laboratories more time to comply with the 2024 risk management requirements for methylene chloride (also known as Dichloromethane, DCM, or MEC). These requirements stem from...
The Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Is Imminent!
For facilities covered under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (GP-0-23-001), the semi-annual stormwater sampling deadline is rapidly approaching! The New York State Department of Environmental...
Forklift Attachment and Extension Requirements
Forklifts are among the most widely used powered industrial trucks (PITs) in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and construction sites. While they’re incredibly versatile machines, safe operation depends on more than just skilled driving. It also requires a clear...
Is Your Ergonomics Program Compliant With the Recent New York Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act?
Musculoskeletal injuries never grab the media headlines, but they are a major driver of the injury rate in warehouse workers. As of June 1, 2025, the New York Department of Labor has set ergonomics-related guidelines and regulations to ensure workplace safety and...
Forklift Inspection and Maintenance
Forklifts are built to do tough work, but they’re not indestructible. Like any piece of heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks (PITs) must be regularly inspected and properly maintained to stay safe and reliable. Daily inspections and scheduled maintenance are...