Minnesota’s PFAS Reporting Requirements: Do You Need to Report?
Manufacturers across the United States may soon find themselves subject to Minnesota’s PFAS reporting requirements; even if they have no facilities,...
Heat Is No Longer Seasonal: What OSHA’s Updated Emphasis Program Means for You
OSHA’s updated National Emphasis Program Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards has signaled a shift from awareness to enforcement. If you still...
OSHA Requests Input on Future Hazard Communication Changes
Hazard communication requirements are still evolving, and OSHA is reminding employers that these standards are far from static. In a recent Federal...
New York Expands Investment in Climate Resilience
New York State has announced nearly $100 million in new grant funding to support climate resiliency projects focused on reducing flood risk and...
After the Fall: The Part Too Many Safety Programs Forget
Most folks think the story ends when the harness catches someone. I wish that were true. In my years in construction, emergency response, and now...
Your Fall Protection Plan Is Only Real If the Crew Can Use It Under Pressure
A well-written fall protection plan sitting in a binder is far less valuable than a practical plan that crews can actually execute on real jobsites....
The Edge Is Not the Only Problem: Ladders, Scaffolds, and Short-Duration Tasks That Keep Hurting People
When we think about fall protection, we tend to picture high-risk scenarios: rooftop edges, open-sided floors, and steel beams. These hazards are...
Fall Prevention vs. Fall Restraint vs. Fall Arrest: Understanding the Difference
One of the most common misunderstandings in fall protection isn’t whether protection is needed; it’s whether the right system is being used. Simply...
Before the Harness: Why Fall Prevention Has to Start in the Planning Trailer
Imagine you’re standing on the top step of a ladder and it starts to wobble. In that moment, you’re not thinking about fall protection planning,...
New York State Flood Regulations Expanded
At the end of 2025, the New York State (NYS) Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code was revised to reflect updated flood regulation changes....