Jun 20, 2023 | Environmental, Newsletter, Regulatory Updates
In the wake of many sources of data indicating disproportionate environmental impacts to overburdened communities (OBCs), the State of New Jersey passed a significant piece of Environmental Justice legislation on September 18, 2020 (“EJ Law”). This law provided the...
Jan 17, 2023 | Environmental, Newsletter, Regulatory Updates
Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), facilities are required to submit an inventory of the hazardous chemicals that exceed the defined reporting thresholds. This annual Tier II report provides state and local officials and the...
Oct 18, 2022 | Health and Safety, Industry News, Newsletter, Regulatory Updates
It’s that time of year again for OSHA to announce the Top 10 Citations! It’s that time of year again! OSHA released preliminary data for the top 10 most-cited standards in General Industry and Construction during fiscal year 2022. The data includes violations...
Jun 14, 2022 | Health and Safety, Newsletter, Regulatory Updates
The return to the workplace has created a heightened awareness of indoor air quality (IAQ) among employers and employees alike. In fact, air quality is becoming one of the most significant factors impacting employee perception of health, safety, and wellbeing...
Jun 14, 2022 | Environmental, Newsletter, Regulatory Updates
If you operate an industrial facility in the United States and don’t meet the criteria for the No Exposure Exclusion, you’re likely subject to a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit that regulates stormwater discharges. Most states...
May 16, 2022 | Health and Safety, Newsletter, Regulatory Updates
One of the most overlooked hazards in the workplace is heat exposure. Based on data collection and case studies, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in...
