Understanding OSHA’s Fall Protection Training Requirements To help prevent fall-related injuries, incidents, and fatalities, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established strict training requirements under 29 CFR 1910.30. The standard...
The ABCDs of Fall Protection Falls are repeatedly among the leading causes of injuries and fatalities in the workplace. To help reduce the number of fall-related incidents, using fall protection when working at elevated heights has become a federal requirement for...
Why Fall Protection Is Critical: Understanding the Risk Keeping Workers Safe: Why Fall Protection Isn’t Optional Imagine you’re walking around a construction site. You see someone working high up on scaffolding with no harness, no safety gear, just balancing on a...
Your Guide to PFAS Reporting Requirements, Part 2: EPA Action Walden recently published a guide detailing reporting requirements for PFAS chemicals. In Part 1 of this blog series, we provided background information on PFAS, including the negative impacts that they can...
Round 2 of FuzeHub’s Manufacturing Grants Is Now Open! Are you part of a nonprofit or a manufacturing company? You may be eligible to apply for funding through FuzeHub’s Manufacturing Grants! FuzeHub, an organization that provides assistance to New York State...
Your Guide to PFAS Reporting Requirements, Part 1: What Are PFAS? If you have been following the news lately, you have probably come across the term “PFAS.” However, many people are not familiar with what PFAS are or the impact that they can have on humans and the...
Preparing for the Upcoming NYC LL97 Compliance Reporting Deadline on May 1 In accordance with Local Law 97 (LL97) enacted by the City of New York, certain buildings within New York City (NYC) will need to report their compliance with greenhouse gas emission...
Understanding Experience Modifier Rates If you own or manage a workplace, you’ve likely heard the term Experience Modifier Rate (EMR) when dealing with workers’ compensation insurance. But what exactly does it mean, and why should you care? What Is...
DEC Proposal to Implement Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) released a draft regulation that will require facilities and emission sources to report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions....
New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act In late December 2024, the Climate Change Superfund Act was signed into law, marking an important change in the way New York State will fund future climate change resiliency projects. The Superfund Act has a similar...
