Preparing for the Upcoming NYC LL97 Compliance Reporting Deadline on May 1 In accordance with Local Law 97 (LL97) enacted by the City of New York, certain buildings within New York City (NYC) will need to report their compliance with greenhouse gas emission...
Understanding Experience Modifier Rates If you own or manage a workplace, you’ve likely heard the term Experience Modifier Rate (EMR) when dealing with workers’ compensation insurance. But what exactly does it mean, and why should you care? What Is...
DEC Proposal to Implement Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) released a draft regulation that will require facilities and emission sources to report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions....
New York’s Climate Change Superfund Act In late December 2024, the Climate Change Superfund Act was signed into law, marking an important change in the way New York State will fund future climate change resiliency projects. The Superfund Act has a similar...
EPA’s Final Rule on TCE: Regulatory Freeze and Further Delays Trichloroethylene (TCE), a toxic chemical linked to severe health effects, has been a focus of recent regulatory changes. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule in December 2024 to...
Hearing Conservation Did you know that hearing loss from noise is 100% preventable? Hazardous noise exposures exist outside of the workplace, as well as on the job. OSHA requires employers to implement a hearing conservation program when noise exposure is at or above...
Everything You Need to Know About MS4 Mapping Grants The MS4 Mapping Grant Program In December of 2024, 38 projects across New York State were awarded funding, ranging from a maximum of $75,000 for a single entity to a maximum of $400,000 for a consortium, through the...
First Quarterly Stormwater Sampling Deadline of 2025 Approaching If your facility is required to conduct quarterly stormwater sampling in order to comply with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for...
How to Comply with OSHA’s Ladder Safety Requirements The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons estimates that 500,000 people are treated for ladder-related injuries each year, and about 300 of those incidents result in fatality. In January 2025, EHS Today...
Conditional Exclusions for Solvent-Contaminated Wipes In 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule that modified its hazardous waste management regulations for solvent-contaminated wipes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act...
