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....
OSHA Seeks Public Comments on Aerial Lift Modification Requirements
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published a notice in the Federal Register announcing its intent to renew Office...
Wetlands 101: The Benefits of a Wetland Delineation
As engineers and scientists based on Long Island, Walden’s consultants have ample experience helping clients manage wetland habitats located either...
New York State Expands Workplace Access to Narcan (Naloxone)
Introduction On December 13, 2025, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that would require workplaces to include an opioid...
PFAS Reporting Update: What You Need to Know for 2026
The environmental compliance landscape for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continues to evolve. After the Environmental Protection Agency...
2026 First Quarter Stormwater Deadline Approaching
The first quarter deadline for stormwater compliance tasks is near. March 31, 2026 marks the last day of the quarter. Any facility covered by the...
Bridging the Gap: How to Maintain EHS Compliance When Your Safety Leader Leaves
When your Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) leader leaves – whether expected or not – it doesn’t take long for their absence to have an impact....