by Dana Chang | Jan 17, 2025 | Environmental, Health, Safety
Wildfire “season” no longer exists. In years past, most U.S. wildfires occurred between June and August. Now, blazes are breaking out in early spring and lasting well into November (and beyond). Rising temperatures and dry vegetation have created the need for yearlong...
by Dana Chang | Jan 10, 2025 | Environmental, Health, Safety
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it is beginning the process to prioritize five additional toxic chemicals for risk evaluation under the nation’s premier chemical safety law. If, during the 12-month long statutory process, EPA designates...
by Dana Chang | Dec 16, 2024 | Health, Safety
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee to provide protection against a hazard (e.g., infectious agents and toxins). General work clothes (e.g., uniform, pants, shirts, blouses) are not intended to function as...
by Dana Chang | Nov 22, 2024 | Environmental, Health, Safety
The Growing Threat of Extreme Weather Whether their frequency or severity is driven by climate change or other environmental factors, the impacts of extreme weather events are strongly related to the preparedness and infrastructure put in place to mitigate...
by Dana Chang | Nov 15, 2024 | Safety
What is an Extension Ladder? Also known as “portable ladders,” extension ladders usually have two sections that operate in brackets or guides allowing for adjustable lengths. (See Figure 1, below.) Because extension ladders are not self-supporting, they require a...
by Dana Chang | Nov 1, 2024 | Environmental, Health, Safety
REACH requires the registration of chemical substances manufactured or imported into the EU in quantities exceeding 1 metric ton per year. This requirement applies per substance and per manufacturer or importer (as appropriate). Registration applies to chemical...
