NY SPDES Permitting Program Policy Update The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has released a policy update regarding the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permitting process. The policy is defined as Division of...
Retail Worker Safety Act Update: NY Releases Model Policy and Training Materials The New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) has officially released the model workplace violence prevention policy and training program required under the Retail Worker Safety Act....
Forklift Training, Certification, and Safety Program Requirements Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (PITs) are widely used in many industries, but common use does not equal low risk. These machines can weigh several tons and move at surprising speeds,...
EPA Proposes Extended Timeline for Methylene Chloride Compliance in Laboratories The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new rule that would give non-federal laboratories more time to comply with the 2024 risk management requirements for methylene...
The Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Is Imminent! For facilities covered under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (GP-0-23-001), the semi-annual stormwater sampling deadline is rapidly...
New York’s CFA: Funding Opportunities With DEC The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has up to $100 million in funding available through the Water Quality Improvement Project Program, the Climate Smart Communities Grant Program, and the...
Forklift Attachment and Extension Requirements Forklifts are among the most widely used powered industrial trucks (PITs) in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and construction sites. While they’re incredibly versatile machines, safe operation depends on more than...
Is Your Ergonomics Program Compliant With the Recent New York Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Act? Musculoskeletal injuries never grab the media headlines, but they are a major driver of the injury rate in warehouse workers. As of June 1, 2025, the New York...
Forklift Inspection and Maintenance Forklifts are built to do tough work, but they’re not indestructible. Like any piece of heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks (PITs) must be regularly inspected and properly maintained to stay safe and reliable. Daily...
CFA Grants: OPRHP and DOS Program Highlights Now is the time to act on Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) grants. The CFA process, administered by New York State, is centered around making it simple to apply for one or more grants by utilizing the same online...
