If you’ve been involved with completing or reviewing a Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) permit application recently, you may have wondered why the MWRA included
Slips, trips, and falls are one of the most frequent causes of workplace injuries. They’re even more common in the winter because of icy and
On November 13, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its revised Unreasonable Risk Determination and the final Supplement to the Risk Evaluation for 1,4-
It’s not too late to conduct your 2024 refresher safety training! Many OSHA regulations have a requirement to provide annual training. Even when yearly refreshers aren’t mandatory,
Fifty-seven 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 location
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced its preliminary list* of the top 10 most frequently cited workplace standards for fiscal year 2024 (October
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month, an annual event sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to raise awareness about hearing
This October is the 11th anniversary of National Biosafety and Biosecurity Month, an event sponsored by the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) International. This year, ABSA is
This week is the 102nd celebration of Fire Prevention Week! This National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)-sponsored event is held every October, and this year runs from October
According to the New York City Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice, over two-thirds of the city’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from buildings.
September is National Preparedness Month, an annual event to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and disasters. The 2024 theme is “Start a Conversation” related
The current edition of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code (527 CMR 1.00), which came into effect in December 2022, states that “the term laboratory
