Sustainability Hurdles to Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Sustainability Hurdles to Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

by Greg Lathan, MSPHPresidentand Michael L. Walker, PE, LEED-AP, CEMVice President, Principal Engineer In EI’s blog series on sustainability in business, the latest article, “Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) Involvement is the Key to Sustainability Success,”...
5 Do’s and 5 Don’ts for Recycling

5 Do’s and 5 Don’ts for Recycling

by Eric CuretonOperations Manager We all want to do our part in protecting the planet from unnecessary waste, but sometimes that good intent can lead us to putting things we shouldn’t in our recycling bins. According to Republic Services, here are 5 things that don’t...
The TOP 10 OSHA Violations of 2022

The TOP 10 OSHA Violations of 2022

by Jonathan PooleSafety Services Manager OSHA recently announced its Top 10 Violations for 2022, and the most popular violations from 2021 remain on the list. For the 12th year in a row, Fall Protection was #1 with HazCom, Ladders, Scaffolding, LOTO, PITs, PPE and...
2022 Respiratory Protection Week is September 6th – 9th

2022 Respiratory Protection Week is September 6th – 9th

by Wendy LoomisOccupational Health Account Manager Ensuring that employees are protected from inhaling harmful contaminants requires annual medical clearance and testing to meet OSHA standards.  Annual testing is a 2-step process that entails: Respirator Medical...
So You Received Your Air Permit – Now What?

So You Received Your Air Permit – Now What?

by Mark Cramer, PESenior Engineer Most project design/build teams planning new construction or modifications to existing facilities involving sources of air emission understand that these actions require an air permit prior to starting construction.  It is also...
Hurricane Season is Upon Us: Are You Prepared?

Hurricane Season is Upon Us: Are You Prepared?

by Susan Kite, PGSenior Geologist The official hurricane season for the Atlantic basin, which includes the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico, extends from the first of June to the end of November; however, tropical cyclone activity can occur before and...