Winter Weather-Related Slips, Trips and Falls: When are they OSHA Recordable?
Slips, trips, and falls are one of the most frequent causes of workplace injuries. They’re even more common in the winter and are often the
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Now in Effect – 2024 Federal Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustments
Just before New Year’s Eve 2023, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) increased their monetary civil penalties for violating federal
New OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Requirements to Ring in the New Year!
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) final rule that expands occupational injury and illness recordkeeping requirements (29 CFR 1904.41) went into effect this week
Celebrate the Holiday with Fire Safety Tips!
Season’s greetings! As we celebrate the holidays, it’s important to keep in mind that holiday decorations like trees, lights, and candles increase the risk of
Have You Conducted Your 2023 Semi-Annual MWRA Wastewater Sampling?
Over 55 municipalities located in Massachusetts fall under the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) for industrial wastewater discharge. If your facility is in a
Annual Refresher Safety Training 2023
It’s not too late to conduct your refresher safety training! Many OSHA regulations have a specific requirement to conduct annual refresher training including those mentioned
End of Year Chemical Inventories Should be a Holiday Tradition in NYC
Chemical inventories should be reviewed and updated at least annually, and the end of the year is a great time to update a facility’s inventory.
Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips
Did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries? Paying attention to fire safety in the kitchen
Is Your Gas Cylinder Storage Compliant with NFPA 45?
NFPA 45 is the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals. It provides basic requirements on ventilation, storage and
Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2023
OSHA has announced its preliminary list of the top 10 most frequently cited workplace standards for fiscal year 2023 (October 1, 2022 through September
New Cambridge Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Requirements
Cambridge, MA recently became the first city in the country to mandate non-residential buildings to reduce their annual greenhouse gas emissions, with a net
Slow Down and Stay Alert!
Halloween is right around the corner, and in addition to putting the final touches on your costumes and decorations, it’s important to keep in