OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations for 2020
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...
Non-Compliance May Cost You…
AND MUCH MORE THAN YOU MAY THINK Architecture Construction Safety First Career Concept (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....
CPR AED First-Aid Training is Always in Season
(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 Walden, our EHS Division (formerly Turnkey Compliance Solutions), has expanded our CPR AED and First...
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Stronger Workplace Guidance on Coronavirus
As employers continue to navigate the unique challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic, one thing is clear: Stronger workplace guidance is being issued by the US Department of Labor, and employers should be prepared. Earlier this year, OSHA alerted employers of updated...
Warmer Weather is on Its Way – Is Your Building Protected from Legionella?
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...
Municipal Stormwater Sewer System (MS4) Annual Reports Due June 1st
MS4 ANNUAL REPORTING: Municipal separate stormwater sewer systems (MS4s) that are covered by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (GP-0-15-003) are subject to...
Close Inspection of Assets such as Elevated Water Tanks, Reservoirs, and Facilities
Drones have an exceptional ability to get into hard to reach and tight locations easily. Whether it is the rooftop on a water treatment plant or the envelope of an elevated water tank, drones combined with high powered zoom lenses are able to quickly inspect issues...
Walden works with Harkin Aerial to complete several MS4 studies to find illicit discharges using drones
Walden Environmental Engineering, in partnership with Harkin Aerial, has completed a recent project funded by the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District to improve the waterways of Nassau County through their 2020 grant and assistance programs. In January...
Overcoming Challenges Brought On by Daylight Saving Time
Source: Business Partner Magazine On November 1st, clocks must be moved back one hour to mark the end of Daylight-Saving Time. While this change will result in (most) people getting an extra hour of sleep, it is also important to note that those who work very early...
Lead and Copper Rule Updates Still Expected in 2020
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) for drinking water and the final version is expected yet this year. The Lead and Copper Rule was enacted in 1991 to regulate levels of lead in public...