Walden Environmental Engineering

09/10/2026

Learn about Process Safety Management (PSM) in Walden's latest blog below. If your facility stores or uses hazardous chemicals, OSHA's PSM standard may apply. A strong PSM program will reduce incidents/injuries and improve your organization's safety culture!

If your facility utilizes hazardous chemicals in its operations, make sure you are familiar with any OSHA PSM requirements that may apply.

09/03/2026

Last month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected challenges to a 2024 EPA rule designating PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under the federal Superfund law. Learn about the implications for businesses at the link below.

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09/02/2026

Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering that combines mechanical engineering, computer science, and control systems to design and build intelligent, automated machines.

Walden Environmental Engineering was recently invited to tour the new Mechatronics Lab at Dutchess Community College. Led by Nick Lane, Coordinator of Mechatronics, the lab provides a 6,000 sq. ft. hands-on learning experience for students wishing to study automation, electronics, mechanical systems, and HVAC. Several local-area companies participated in creating a skills list for future employees, which guided the selection of learning content and hands-on equipment with real-world applications.

Walden is thankful for the opportunity to connect with this extraordinary new program and looks forward to partnering with Dutchess Community College in the future.

08/25/2026

To prepare for emergencies, schools must consider a wide variety of scenarios, from chemical spills to dangerous weather events. It is vital that staff know the different ways they may need to respond, depending on the situation. Contact Walden's EHS team at 860-846-4069 to review your district's emergency action plan today!

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08/24/2026

How strong is your school's chemical safety plan? Often, a variety of different departments use hazardous chemicals on a regular basis (chemistry, photography, facilities, etc.), so it is important to be aware of all OSHA requirements that apply. Learn more about some of the chemical safety violations most often found in schools at the link below.

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08/21/2026

Industrial equipment and hazardous energy sources can be present in many areas of a school. It is important that staff understand the machine guarding and lockout/tagout requirements that they must follow to maintain OSHA compliance and keep people safe.

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08/20/2026

NYSDEC is currently accepting public comments on its proposed rules for managing leachate at landfills. Click below to learn more about the potential updates, and submit your feedback either during the virtual public hearings scheduled for 9/2 or in writing by 9/9!

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08/19/2026

Electrical hazards – like frayed cords or obstructed panels – can be very easy to overlook. With CONN-OSHA expected to increase inspections in schools, reviewing electrical conditions throughout your entire facility now will enable you to catch and address issues before they turn into violations.

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08/17/2026

CONN-OSHA is planning to increase inspections of schools and junior colleges as part of its FY 2026–2030 Strategic Plan. Review your health and safety programs now so that you can identify and fix any compliance gaps before an inspector arrives!

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08/13/2026

Walden is pleased to announce that our EHS Director David Garner, CSP, CHMM, SMP has achieved the position of President-Elect in the Connecticut Valley Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). Congrats David!