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📺 WATCH NOW: See what a day in the life of pesticide handlers on a vegetable farm protected by the WPS may look like in training video “Safety at the Vegetable Farm: Understanding and Applying the Worker Protection Standard.” ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gZMjtbkT

The human rights to water and sanitation are often overlooked as important legal instruments to support access to water and sanitation. 💧Read more to find out what we do to help: https://lnkd.in/enzxEmyd

CSHEC starts when?? MONDAY...register for 1, 2, or all 3 days. If your out-of-town meeting gets canceled, walk-in registration is available #CSHEC #EHSConference #Chicagoland #safetytraining #environmentalconsultants #safetyprofessionals

📺 WATCH NOW: See what a day in the life of vineyard pesticide handlers protected by the WPS may look like in training video “Safety in the Vineyard: Understanding and Applying the Worker Protection Standard.” ➡️ https://lnkd.in/exU55Nxr

"Commissioners Wednesday are also expected to discuss the possibility of introducing a point-of-sale ordinance in Grand Traverse County for septic systems. Grand Traverse County Deputy Health Officer Mike Lahey and Environmental Health Director Brent Wheat will be in attendance and discuss what a possible ordinance could look like and answer commission questions. Michigan is the only state lacking a statewide septic code, but that could change under pending legislation that would require regular inspections and create an inspection database and certification system. County commissioners in July discussed getting out ahead of those possible legislative changes with a county ordinance. Other counties surrounding Grand Traverse County – such as Benzie, Kalkaska, Manistee, and Leelanau – already have codes requiring septic inspections when a property is either sold or transferred. Long Lake Township has a similar ordinance. County commissioners expressed interest in considering that approach and asked staff to bring forward options for implementing a point-of-sale inspection program. Commissioner Scott Sieffert noted such a program would be “almost self-funding” and minimize costs to taxpayers, since it would be built into the process for home sales. The county is home to approximately 25,000 septic systems, according to Lahey. " Read the entire article https://lnkd.in/gCHYeNHZ #cleanwater #WeLiveThisStuff #SepticInspections #C21Northland

Read our latest article on the challenges of enforcing new Moving Regulations: Senate Bill No. 304: https://lnkd.in/evwjaawz Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

In 2023, the ECLT Foundation continued to assist states in enhancing their capacity to establish robust child protection systems Two tobacco regulators adopted Agricultural Labour Practices Codes in their respective countries. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gq5zFBbQ

🚨 Important Deadline for Producers in Colorado🚨  Producers are required to register with Circular Action Alliance by October 1, 2024, to comply with Colorado's regulations. Failure to meet this deadline may result in enforcement actions. The CAA will submit a list of registered producers to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment after the October deadline. Ensure you're compliant and avoid penalties by registering on time! Find more information on how to register here: #RegulatoryCompliance #Colorado #EnvironmentalRegulations

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new rule on lead in drinking water. The new policy includes a 10-year deadline for most water utilities to replace lead service lines. This deadline is a significant step for public health as toxic pipes are the single largest source of lead in water in homes and other buildings that have them. But as Ali Van Fleet discusses, the final Lead and Copper Rule does not require water utilities to halt the widespread contamination of schools’ drinking water, as urged by organizations representing parents and educators. We need state and local officials to act to #GetTheLeadOut and make sure our kids are drinking #cleanwater.

“Small streams play a vital role in monitoring water quality. By recording data twice a year and reporting to a national database, we can make a significant impact. Why not engage your students by identifying the presence or absence of certain invertebrates? Let us assist you in this! We recommend checking out the local authorities’ water program, LAWPRO, for more information. Together, we can make a difference! 💧🌿🌍 #WaterQualityMatters #EnvironmentalEducation #LAWPRO #riverstrust #freshwaterwatch