by Nora Brew | Aug 29, 2017 | Engineering Services, Grant Writing, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Site Planning and Development
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) defines an eligible brownfield site as “any real property where a contaminant is present at levels exceeding the soil cleanup objectives (SCOs) or other health-based or environmental standards, criteria...
by Robert Lopinto | Aug 17, 2017 | Air Quality, Construction Industry Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Regulatory Updates
In 2016 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a standard to protect construction workers from silica exposure in the form of respirable silica dust. The standard was initially to be enforced on June 23, 2017 but recently OSHA delayed...
by Peter Brighton | Aug 15, 2017 | Construction Industry Services, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Site Planning and Development
Retaining walls are used to keep materials in place that otherwise would naturally slide due to pressure exerted by gravitational forces. A retaining wall is commonly used to create sharp, vertical changes in elevation on a landscape while ensuring long-term...
by Peter Brighton | Aug 10, 2017 | Engineering Services, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
All municipal and private companies understand the importance of maintaining an uninterrupted electrical supply. This level of importance only increases during storms and other critical events. It is imperative that all pivotal operations remain online. If a...
by Peter Brighton | Aug 8, 2017 | Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Tanks and Fuel Management
Has your facility been inspected by the Nassau County Department of Health (NCDH)? Since January 1, 2017, NCDH has been in charge of regulating petroleum bulk storage (PBS) at all sites in Nassau County. This was previously regulated by the Nassau County Fire...
by Kristin Scroope | Aug 3, 2017 | Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Right-To-Know Filing
The Community Right to Know program requires all businesses in New York City storing hazardous chemicals to report information on these potentially dangerous substances in order to better protect first responders and the community in the event of an emergency....
by Robert Lopinto | Jul 27, 2017 | Construction Industry Services, Engineering Services, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News, Stormwater Permitting and Design
Although it might not be immediately obvious, stormwater runoff from construction sites poses a serious environmental risk. When rain flows over unvegetated land, it flows quickly. Higher flow velocities enable runoff to carry sediment, litter, and other pollutants...
by Robert Lopinto | Jul 25, 2017 | Air Quality, Construction Industry Services, Engineering Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
Upon introducing oneself as an air quality monitor on-site, one will realize that almost every construction worker has a story of a job site that made them light-headed. Most only realized the effects when they got home after a full day of work; a few have stories of...
by Robert Lopinto | Jul 20, 2017 | Construction Industry Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
Whether working at a manufacturing facility, an active construction site, or a concert hall, routine exposure to elevated noise levels in the working world poses potentially adverse health effects. Hearing loss can have a major impact on an individual’s quality of...
by Robert Lopinto | Jul 13, 2017 | Engineering Services, Environmental Consulting, Read the latest Environmental Services Articles & News
Do you or your organization own a waterfront structure such as a jetty or bulkhead? Do you know the condition of it? Is it structurally sound? And safe? Does it comply with the local regulations? Many waterfront structures are not managed as well as they should be,...
