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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Forklift Attachment and Extension Requirements
Forklifts are among the most widely used powered industrial trucks (PITs) in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and construction sites. While...
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,...
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...
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...
$80 Million in Green Grants for New York
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) will be awarding $80 million in new climate resiliency grants through the Clean...