October 23rd, 2019

Join Colden at the 2019 New England AIHA All-Day Conference on October 23^rd at the Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood, MA. Colden’s Senior Consultant, Corey Briggs, MSPH, CIH, CIT, FAIHA will present Advice on Finding, Teaching, & Utilizing Interns at 3:05 pm – 3:35 pm. Colden’s Senior Consultant, Susan Reynolds, MS, CIH and Scott Herzog, CIH from HETI Services will present When Bad Things Happen – An Interactive Game at 2:35 pm – 3:35 pm.

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Drive to Safer Chemicals

OSHA recently unveiled a toolkit for employers and workers, “Transitioning to Safer Chemicals” to engage industry in accelerated research into the viability and substitution of safer chemicals.  Elimination or substitution of the most hazardous chemicals aligns with industrial hygiene’s hierarchy of controls and holds the promise of eliminating exposures, reducing accidents, and saving permitting, control equipment, treatment and disposal costs.

– Catherine Bobenhausen, MS, CIH, CSP, AIHA Fellow, LEED BD+C, Senior Consultant

The Boston regional office for Colden recently received approval from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) to provide state-mandated Hot Works training seminars. Colden’s highly experienced, certified, and qualified consulting staff looks forward to providing this training to its clients in the Commonwealth and those who are not based in Massachusetts, but who have facilities and operations that must comply with the standard.

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Improving Ergonomics in the Office

The shape of the modern workplace has changed—today’s office can be anywhere from one’s home, in a coffee shop, or at a client’s site.  Despite these challenges, developing a positive working environment can be achieved through communicating the value of ergonomics, and increasing awareness of the existing and potential work-related injuries to employees.

-Aprille Darang, EHS Specialist

October 27th – 29th, 2019

Join Colden at the 93rd Annual Pennsylvania Governor’s Occupational Safety & Health Conference at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania from October 27th to 29th, 2019. Colden will be located at booth #73.

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Is Carbon Dioxide Pellets Blasting Right for Your Site?

Looking for a replacement for solvents to perform your de-greasing and cleaning tasks in your work environment?  Is carbon dioxide (CO₂) or dry ice pellet blasting a viable alternative?

– Michael B. McElhinny, CIH , Senior Consultant

November 10th – 13th, 2019

Colden will attend the 2019 SEHSA Fall Conference on November 10th – 13th, held at the Saratoga Hilton in Saratoga, NY. The SEHSA Environmental Health and Safety Association of NY, Inc. is an organization of professionals dedicated to promoting a culture of safety on campuses throughout New York State.

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Stay up-to-date with the latest Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards announced quarterly.

Latest: OSHA Quarterly Updates, Apr-Jun, 2019 (PDF)

OSHA Quarterly Updates, Jan-Mar, 2019 (PDF)

OSHA Quarterly Updates, Oct-Dec, 2018 (PDF)

OSHA Quarterly Updates, Jul-Sep, 2018 (PDF)