Are Your Fire Extinguishers Compliant?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) standard on Portable Fire Extinguishers [29 CFR 1910.157 ] describes requirements related to the placement, maintenance, and testing
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Proposed OSHA Rule to Protect Workers From Extreme Heat
On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a draft version of its proposed rule to protect workers from the significant health
OSHA’s Emergency Response Proposed Rule: Will It Affect You?
Earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a proposed new Emergency Response Standard to protect a broad range of employees who
Updated Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Regulations in Effect
This week the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) provided notification that the amendments to the Hazardous Waste Regulations, 310 CMR 30.000 went into effect
Safe + Sound Week 2024
With the official start of summer upon us, now is the time to start planning for Safe + Sound Week which is being held August 12-18,
From Air Compressors to Vacuums: Building Equipment that Moves Life Science Companies Forward in New York City
Life science companies work with hazardous materials, such as chemicals and biological agents, when developing therapeutics, medical devices, and other innovations. They also use specialized
Now Available – 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
The latest edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) has been published and is now being shipped to emergency responders, hazmat carriers, and other commercial
National Safety Month 2024
June is here and so is National Safety Month! This annual observance is sponsored by the National Safety Council (NSC) to stress the importance of safety
2024 Updates to the OSHA HazCom Standard: What You Should Know!
The Department of Labor announced this week the publication of the final rule of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard.
From Affidavits to Wastewater: How New York City Building Owners Can Assist their Life Science Tenants with Compliance
Life science companies must comply with many federal, state, and local regulations when conducting their innovative research so they can work with hazardous materials safely
Indoor Air Quality: At Home and in the Workplace
Clean Air Month, also Asthma Awareness Month, is a time to recognize the American Lung Association’s efforts to ensure that the air we breathe indoors
EPA Finalizes Ban on Methylene Chloride Use
This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a ban on most uses of methylene chloride (aka dichloromethane or DCM), a chemical used in a