PTP BLog
What’s This Talk About the Spotted Lanternfly?
The scourge of Pennsylvania has finally descended upon New Jersey, and everyone's talking about it: the Spotted Lanternfly. If you're not familiar with this bizarre-looking plant hopper, it is an inch-long true bug native to Asia, that started appearing in the...
New Jersey Waste Problem? A Different Look at Recycling
According to the State Director of Clean Water Action, Amy Goldmsith, 91% of plastics in New Jersey never get recycled. This is just one of many disheartening statistics in regards to the state's poor waste management habits. The conclusion is that there is just too...
Happy Workers Are Productive Workers
Prоduсtіvіtу is kеу tо аnу buѕіnеѕѕ. If thе employees are nоt efficient and working at optimal strength, the buѕіnеѕѕ will еvеntuаllу fаіl. It іѕ a ѕіmрlе fact, a business won't last long if there is no employee motivation. Thеrе аrе many wауѕ thаt you саn іnсrеаѕе...
Outdoor and Indoor Heat Environments: What You Need to Know
The intense heatwaves we've been experiencing all over the country (and right here in New Jersey) should be a reminder for anyone about the importance of taking the necessary safety precautions when working in certain heat environments. When dealing with extreme...
New Report: Worker Depression Setting Record Highs
It's no secret that workplaces around the country are becoming more stressful. Longer hours, less bonuses and chances for moving up the ladder, more competition, stagnant wages. It seems like the American workforce is in an ever-increasing battle against itself. This...
Mindfulness in the Workplace
There's always going to be unexpected hazards and issues that pop up in the workplace, but being mindful is certainly one way to mitigate the chance that something unfortunate will happen when they do. What Does it Mean to be Mindful? There's a lot that can be said on...
Preventing Incidents Using Injury Records
There are several reliable methods for reducing injury in the workplace, including making sure you are staying up to code and following proper OSHA and EHS protocols. One underused method of preventing incidents utilizes injury records to get a better grasp of what...
OSHA’s Top 10 Violations: How to Reduce Workplace Injury
How can you avoid these violations and keep your employees safe? Reducing workplace injury is an ongoing process that starts with awareness and compliance. Let's take a look at OSHA's top 10 violations of 2018 so you can make the necessary corrections this year, and...
EPA’s Final Waste Pharmaceuticals Rule and What it Means For You
The EPA’s Final Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals is designed to regulate hazardous waste and its effects on human health and the environment and the ways in which these hazardous materials are produced and dealt with. This new Final Waste...