Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace If you work in the medical field, it’s almost guaranteed that you have heard of bloodborne pathogens (BBPs). BBPs are infectious microorganisms present in blood and (sometimes) other bodily fluids that can cause diseases in...
Walden Helps Municipalities Develop Capital Improvement Plan and Rate Analysis Toolboxes for the NYS Asset Management Program NYS Asset Management Program for Publicly Owned Treatment Works Walden has been working with two New York State (NYS) municipalities as part...
Industrial Athletes: The Importance of Stretch and Flex Think about some of the athletes that you have seen throughout your life. The one thing that they all have in common is that they stretch and flex before workouts, practice, and competitions. The work that we do...
CT DEEP Issues a New General Permit for Its Remediation Program On October 20, 2025, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) issued a new general permit for its environmental remediation program. The new general permit allows for...
The Importance of Odor Control for Composting Facilities What Causes Foul Odors When Composting? If not managed properly, organic material that is undergoing the composting process can produce unpleasant odors. The mishandling of compost piles can create an anaerobic...
EPA Reconsiders the TSCA Risk Management Rule for Perchloroethylene (PCE) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released an important update regarding its ongoing reconsideration of the 2024 Perchloroethylene (PCE) Risk Management Rule under the Toxic...
Industrial Slings: Purpose, Safe Use, and Proper Application Slings are the most often used under-the-hook lifting devices. They are attached to and hang below the hook on cranes and hoists. Their purpose is to facilitate the lifting, lowering, and movement of...
Benefits of Facilities that Compost Organic Material Why Compost Organic Material? Composting is the process of recycling organic material, such as food waste or yard trimming waste (like leaves and grass), into a beneficial material. Creating compost, rather than...
TCE Ban Update: EPA Delays Section 6(g) Requirements Until Feb 2026 TCE Ban Update: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has once again announced a delay regarding a specific portion of the final rule banning trichloroethylene (TCE). On November 13, 2025, the EPA...
The Importance of Erosion and Sediment Control Training NYSDEC’s 4-hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) hosts four-hour erosion and sediment control trainings in partnership with county soil...
