Staying Safe and Sound at Work
Today marks the start of Safe + Sound Week 2025! OSHA holds its Safe + Sound Campaign annually in August. The purpose of this week is to remind us...
OSHA’s Updated Site-Specific Targeting Inspection Plan: What Non-Construction Employers Need to Know
On May 20, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) implemented a revised Site-Specific Targeting (SST) inspection program,...
What It’s Like Working as an Intern at Walden
In the engineering world, co-ops, research, and internships are usually an integral part of the learning process for many aspiring engineers. I...
Reissuance of OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Amputations
OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries is a data‑driven initiative whose purpose is “to identify and...
Understanding DER-25: Key Updates and What They Mean for PBS Facilities
What Is DER-25? This policy was first issued April 20, 2011, in New York State. It applies to petroleum bulk storage (PBS) facilities, including...
Long Island Watershed Action Agenda: Public Comments Accepted Through July 25
On June 25, 2025, the draft Long Island Watershed Action Agenda was released for public comments by the New York State Department of Environmental...
Act Now to Apply for EFC Grant Funding
The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) is currently accepting applications under two funding programs, the Green Resiliency...
New York State Insurance Fund to Provide Financing for Small Businesses to Purchase Heat-Related PPE
It is unclear when or if OSHA’s new heat rule will come into effect as planned. However, savvy business owners know that, regardless of the law, it...
NYC’s Tier IV Engine Rule Is Now in Effect—Here’s What It Means for Your Business
At the beginning of 2025, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) began enforcing new Tier IV emission standards for...
Apply for Hudson River Estuary Program Grant Funding!
An exciting announcement from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has surfaced, revealing brand-new funding available...