From Paper to Digital: Understanding EPA’s E-Manifest Updates The EPA is adding new requirements related to their e-Manifest system, and they affect everyone. Whether you use paper manifests, electronic manifests, or a mix of both, there are two big changes in 2025...
2025 Third Quarter Stormwater Deadline Approaching As the end of the third quarter approaches, it is imperative that quarterly stormwater inspections (and in some cases, sampling) for your site are completed by September 30, 2025. This applies to facilities that are...
NYSDEC Issues Revised Program Policy DER-40 Did you know that NYSDEC recently updated Program Policy DER-40? On April 14, 2025, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Division of Environmental Remediation (DER)-40, which provides guidance...
What’s Your Rescue Plan When Using Fall Protection? Fall protection is a vital part of ensuring the safety of employees working at elevated heights. Past Walden blogs have covered fall protection inspection, training, violations, and more. Today, we turn to the...
NYSDEC Issues Revised Program Policy DER-12 Did you know that NYSDEC recently updated Program Policy DER-12? New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Division of Environmental Remediation (DER)-12, which provides guidance regarding the...
An Introduction to Confined Space Work What Is a Confined Space? There are two types of confined spaces: permit-required and non-permit-required. A confined space is an enclosed space that: Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and...
EPA Grant Funding Available for Public Water System Cybersecurity The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has $9.5 million in grant funding available for mid- and large-sized public water systems for a variety of projects under the Midsize and Large Drinking Water...
All About National Preparedness Month September is National Preparedness Month, a campaign led by FEMA to encourage individuals and organizations to be ready for emergencies before they happen. Whether talking about homes or businesses, there is a risk of disasters in...
New NY Bill Would Require Naloxone in Workplace First Aid Kits If you thought your first aid kit was only for paper cuts and splinters, think again. New York Senate Bill S5922A would amend Labor Law § 27‑F so that any workplace already required by federal OSHA to...
An Introduction to Environmental Data Management Systems In 2025, technological advancements are leading the way in simplifying everyday tasks. Environmental Data Management Systems, or EDMS, are doing just that for environmental sampling. EDMS are utilized to...
