Adopting Digital Solutions is Becoming Imperative for Meeting Market and Regulator Expectations
Posted: January 24th, 2024
Expectations both internally and externally (public, regulatory agencies) are continually increasing around availability, quality, and transparency of environmental and health and safety (EHS) data. An emerging trend is a focus on auditability with some very stringent interpretations of this requirement […]
Read article2024 Look Ahead: Occupational Health and Safety
Posted: January 23rd, 2024
As we look back on 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was busy – expanding National Emphasis Programs (NEPs), hiring more inspectors, conducting more inspections, and expanding rules – all with the aim to ensure safe and healthful […]
Read article2024 Look Ahead Part 2
Posted: January 18th, 2024
PFAS Expectations for 2024 // Kayla Turney With the new year, we expect to see several of the same issues relating to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as well as a handful of new ones to tackle. While the regulatory […]
Read articleFuture of AI in Environmental Work
Posted: January 11th, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), has become increasingly pivotal across various sectors. Environmental professionals, tasked with ensuring regulatory compliance, improving air quality, enhancing environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards, and advancing Environmental, […]
Read articleTSCA Lookahead for 2024
Posted: January 10th, 2024
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) will continue to have an impact on chemicals imported and manufactured in 2024. TSCA forms the backbone of regulatory oversight for chemicals in commerce within the United States, aiming to ensure their safe production, […]
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Posted: January 9th, 2024
Part 1 2024 Look Ahead // Colin McCall Hello to all of our clients, partners, and colleagues as we enter 2024. We are very grateful for the time and work together in 2023 and look forward to another great year […]
Read articleRecap of the CAPCA 2023 Fall Technical Workshop and Forum
Posted: December 20th, 2023
This year’s fall Carolinas Air Pollution Control Association (CAPCA) technical workshop and forum included a football tailgate party exhibitor social, golf outing, and of course several technical topics of interest to those located in the Carolinas. In addition to the […]
Read articleCAL OSHA Workplace Violence Prevention Program
Posted: November 21st, 2023
SB 553 – Workplace Violence Prevention Programs & New Cal OSHA Requirements In February 2023, Senate Bill No. 553 (SB 553) was placed into motion by the California State Senate to introduce the first general industry workplace violence safety requirements […]
Read articleOSHA’s Updated Electronic Submission Requirements For Injuries and Illness
Posted: November 1st, 2023
In a significant move to improve workplace safety and enhance transparency, the Department of Labor (DOL) has recently announced an expansion on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) record-keeping rule. On July 17, 2023, the DOL unveiled an expanded […]
Read articleHazard Alert: OSHA Steps Up Enforcement As Extreme Heat Endangers Workers Across the Nation
Posted: October 31st, 2023
On July 27, 2023, President Biden requested the Department of Labor (DOL)’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) to issue a first-ever Hazard Alert for heat. This Hazard Alert reminded employers of their responsibility to protect workers from heat, to […]
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