On October 1, 2021, New York City released new building efficiency grades for buildings over 25,000 square feet and multiple buildings on a single lot that total at least 100,000 square feet. Originally launched in 2020, New York City’s Energy Efficiency Letter Grade Signs Program was put in place to give New Yorkers a snapshot… Read More
Every year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases a list of their Top 10 most frequently cited violations following inspections of various worksites across the United States. Why Does OSHA Publish This List? This list is published so that the public, employees, and employers can be made aware of the safety issues that… Read More
(Originally published March 2017.) At your company, who handles your environmental health and safety 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? Through my work with clients across many different industries, I… Read More
(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 I experienced first-hand during a recent hockey game, where a plan – and a team – came together to save the life of a friend and teammate. During a… Read More
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 apply whether you are shipping virgin or waste materials, in new or reconditioned drums…. Read More
AND MUCH MORE THAN YOU MAY THINK (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. Are you overlooking – or delaying – improvements needed to achieve or maintain regulatory compliance? Have you moved… Read More
(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 Turnkey Compliance Solutions, we have expanded our CPR AED and First Aid training program to meet the needs of our clients, especially those with changing operations due to Covid-19…. Read More
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, or by a greater distance, or by such partition… Read More
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 excessive heat exposure. Add in factors such… Read More
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 pose the biggest risk with respect to transmission. As a reminder, all owners of cooling towers… Read More