The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (SARA), also known as Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know (EPCRA), addresses the need for publicly available hazard information by mandating the creation of State Emergency Response Commissions (SERC) and Local … Read More
Author Archives: SafetyStratus Research Advisory Group
What You Need to Know about the New York City Community Right to Know
This blog describes the Community Right to Know Law (RTK) of New York City, which protects the public from the release of hazardous chemicals. … Read More
How to Ensure Respiratory Protection for Workers
Stories are continually emerging about workers facing the consequences of inadequate respiratory protection. If workers are misinformed about the dangers they face in their occupation, it can have disastrous effects. That is exactly why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration … Read More
Integrating EH&S Strategies in ESG Climate Resilience Planning
Climate resilience planning is a critical concern for organizations in almost every industry. Climate change continues to impact areas like procurement and materials sourcing, supply chain and logistics, supply, and demand. Business sustainability concerns arise when any of these functions … Read More
Impact of Upcoming Mandatory ESG Reporting for US-Based Companies
Businesses in the US have been waiting for the SEC to issue a critical climate risk disclosure requirement. This decision to mandate ESG reporting was initially expected in December 2022 but has, thus far, been delayed. The proposed rule would … Read More
Addressing Ergonomic Concerns in the Office
The idea of a hazardous workplace usually conjures up the image of a busy construction site with fall hazards, excavations, and equipment, or a manufacturing plant with lots of moving parts and loud machinery. However, even offices can be hazardous … Read More
