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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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

November 19th, 2019

Colden Senior Scientist, Michele N. Shepard, PhD, MS, CIH, will be presenting on additive manufacturing hazards and risk management considerations for an upcoming webinar from the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Industrial Hygiene Practice Specialty on November 19th.

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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

December 6th, 2019

Colden will sponsor and exhibit at the 73rd Annual Northeast Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (NEIHce) presented by the New Jersey American Industrial Hygiene Association (NJAIHA) on November 6th. The event will be held at the Westin Forrestal Village in Princeton, NJ.

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

Latest: OSHA Quarterly Updates, Jul-Sep, 2019 (PDF)

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

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

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