Author: International Enviroguard

The State of New York implemented some of the most proactive and stringent hazardous waste management regulations in the country. This program was put into effect by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...

Exposure to loud and persistent noise negatively impacts workers at a higher rate than many imagine. Sounds at or above 80 decibels are considered loud enough to cause some level of hearing loss, and millions of people perform tasks under such conditions.

The United States could have as many as 15 million actively used storage tanks available, and more than 553,000 are buried underground. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires owners of underground tanks to have accredited third-party firms conduct an inspection at least every three...

Occupational heat stress continues to plague industries that require workers to perform outdoor tasks during the hot summer months, as well as in indoor environments with furnaces. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), exposure to excessively high temperatures leads to...

Wide-reaching safety organizations continue to monitor seemingly harmless portable generators, and new regulations have been created to protect workers from their dangers. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 1,300 people suffered carbon monoxide poisoning deaths...

The commercial laundry industry demonstrates consistent growth, increased employment opportunities, and a heightened need for updated dry cleaning solvent safety regulations.

Methylene chloride has been under strict scrutiny and testing to determine whether it poses an unreasonable risk to human health and safety. The commonly used chemical had already been banned in some consumer products before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently took further action....

Craft beer enthusiasts love nothing more than a cold, hoppy IPA on a warm afternoon. Microbreweries often specialize in niche brown ales, stouts, porters, lagers, and IPAs that are rich in unique flavor. Part of the recipe needed to create these select brews involves a process called “dry...