New York State’s Community Air Monitoring Initiative Background New York State is working to improve air quality for millions of people, as poor air quality is associated with detrimental health effects. The state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection...
Why Is Erosion and Sediment Control Important? Erosion is a natural process that involves the transportation of sediment from one location to another by wind or water. Human-driven processes such as construction can exacerbate the rate of erosion, impacting the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Additional $500K Available Through ‘Regenerate NY’ Forestry Cost Share Grant Program Overview In early 2024, New York State announced an action plan to plant 25 million trees by 2033 in an effort to protect natural water bodies and safeguard clean water. The state’s...
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...
