EPA’s Final Rule on TCE: Regulatory Freeze and Further Delays Trichloroethylene (TCE), a toxic chemical linked to severe health effects, has been a focus of recent regulatory changes. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule in December 2024 to...
Hearing Conservation Did you know that hearing loss from noise is 100% preventable? Hazardous noise exposures exist outside of the workplace, as well as on the job. OSHA requires employers to implement a hearing conservation program when noise exposure is at or above...
Everything You Need to Know About MS4 Mapping Grants The MS4 Mapping Grant Program In December of 2024, 38 projects across New York State were awarded funding, ranging from a maximum of $75,000 for a single entity to a maximum of $400,000 for a consortium, through the...
First Quarterly Stormwater Sampling Deadline of 2025 Approaching If your facility is required to conduct quarterly stormwater sampling in order to comply with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for...
How to Comply with OSHA’s Ladder Safety Requirements The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons estimates that 500,000 people are treated for ladder-related injuries each year, and about 300 of those incidents result in fatality. In January 2025, EHS Today...
Conditional Exclusions for Solvent-Contaminated Wipes In 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule that modified its hazardous waste management regulations for solvent-contaminated wipes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act...
Sole Source Aquifers: A Lifeline for Many New Yorkers Long Island may be surrounded by water, but would it surprise you to know that our drinking water only comes from beneath the surface? Specifically, there are only three geologic regions on Long Island from which...
Comment on NY’s Draft Phosphorus Guidance Levels by 3/11/25 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has released draft quality guidance values for phosphorus in New York State surface waters. The draft values are available for public...
Say Goodbye to Trichloroethylene in 2025 EPA Bans Trichloroethylene Trichloroethylene (TCE) has various uses, but it is commonly utilized as a solvent for cleaning, adhesives, and paints, or for extracting fats and oils from materials. TCE was most commonly used...
Do Your Employees Know What to Do During an Emergency? Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) When someone has a heart attack or other catastrophic injury that interrupts their breathing and heart function, CPR can save their...
