Earth Day 2026 is Upon Us!
The theme of Earth Day 2026 (Wednesday, April 22) is “Our Power, Our Planet™,” which emphasizes community-driven action, collective power, and the impact of contributions at the
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Can That Go Down the Drain? Changes to Connecticut’s Wastewater General Pretreatment Permit
Connecticut’s Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) recently revised their general permitting system for industrial wastewater discharges. Before October 2025, dischargers of process wastewater
Frameworks for Healthier Work Environments
In the life science industry where long hours are the norm, the impact of a healthy workplace setting can be underestimated. Yet access to green
Have You Planned Your Lab’s Spring Cleaning?
After a long winter, spring is finally here! For many, the start of the season not only brings to mind thoughts of longer days and
Lithium-Ion Battery-Related Aviation Incidents: What You Should Know
Lithium-ion batteries are all around us including in smartphones, laptops, headphones, tablets, e-cigarettes, and portable chargers. Despite their advantages, they pose various safety considerations including
2026 EPA Paper Manifest Sunset Rule: Modification of the Hazardous Waste Manifest Regulations
On March 5, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule to amend the hazardous waste manifest regulations to establish a sunset
Are Burns From Personal Lithium Batteries OSHA Recordable?
Many employees bring personal items containing lithium-ion batteries—such as smartphones, portable chargers, and e-cigarettes—to work. While incidents related to their use are infrequent, they can
March is National Ladder Safety Month
March 2026 is the tenth annual celebration of National Ladder Safety Month. This event is sponsored by the American Ladder Institute (ALI) to raise awareness
The Countdown to Earth Day 2026 is On!
Earth Day is right around the corner on April 22, and this year’s inspiring theme is “Our Power, Our Planet™. This calls on all of
What to Expect in an OSHA Inspection
Aside from an accident or serious injury on site, an unannounced Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection is probably the safety-related event that companies
Look Out for Your Cold Heart
We all know the dangers of working outside in winter and from exposure to low temperature items and environments, such as hypothermia and frostbite. But
When The Cold Should Bother You (Anyway): New York City Non-Production Laboratory Unit Inert Cryogenic Liquid Considerations
Inert cryogenic liquids, such as liquid nitrogen, are commonly used in non-production (public and private research and development, academic, and/or medical institution) laboratories. There are