4 The Record is a publication from ALL4’s team that takes an in-depth look at technical and regulatory topics.
2026 Look Ahead
Posted: January 14th, 2026
2026 Look Ahead Intro // Colin McCall Happy New Year to all of our readers. We are looking forward to another year of work and camaraderie with our colleagues, clients, and partners. In keeping with tradition, we use our January […]
Read articleRequirements vs. Wish Lists: Translating EHS Program Needs into Implementable System Designs
Posted: March 19th, 2026
What is a Software Requirement? Well-developed software requirements are the foundation of successful strategic preparation for software projects (often called “Phase 0s”), digital selections, and digital implementations. If the requirements defined don’t match a process, the software can add frustration […]
Read articleLadder Safety Month
Posted: March 19th, 2026
Author: John Kelleher March is Ladder Safety Month In March, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) celebrates the 10th National Ladder Safety Month , designed to raise awareness of ladder safety and decrease the number of ladder-related injuries and fatalities. The […]
Read articleNew PFAS Reporting Requirement In Minnesota
Posted: March 19th, 2026
Author: Colleen Nagel The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has extended the initial reporting deadline for intentionally added per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products sold in Minnesota and online to July 1, 2026. The finalized rule was adopted after a […]
Read articleOSHA Injury And Illness Recordkeeping: Key Requirements and Compliance Considerations
Posted: March 12th, 2026
Author: Shawn Anderson Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) injury and illness recordkeeping under 29 CFR §1904.7 is more than just filling out OSHA log Forms 300, 301, and 300A – it’s about capturing accurate workplace data that reflects your […]
Read articleExpanding Our Source Testing Support Services: What ALL4’s Addition of Tora Consulting’s Expertise Means for You
Posted: March 12th, 2026
Author: Matt Carideo Effective source testing requires more than method execution – it also requires understanding the process behind the numbers. With the acquisition of Tora Consulting, ALL4’s source testing (also known as stack testing or emissions testing) support capabilities […]
Read articleTennessee is Switching Emissions Inventory Reporting Platforms – Is Your Facility Ready for CAERS?
Posted: March 12th, 2026
Author: Kelly Blackmon Emissions inventory reporting is due soon for facilities located in Tennessee, and this year there’s a big change – Inventories must be submitted through CAERS. CAERS, or the Combined Air Emissions Reporting System, is an online platform […]
Read articleExtended Producer Responsibility: Managing Consumer Packaging Costs
Posted: March 12th, 2026
Author: Nick Moyer New packaging-based Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are being adopted in a growing number of states. While EPR laws cover a broad range of products and materials, from batteries to mattresses, this article focuses on consumer packaging. […]
Read articleColorado Finalizes Landfill Methane Reduction Rule
Posted: March 5th, 2026
Author: Brian Taylor On December 18, 2025, the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) approved the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Air Pollution Control Division’s (Division) proposed rule establishing requirements for methane emissions reductions from municipal solid […]
Read articleColorado Public Protections From Toxic Air Contaminants
Posted: March 5th, 2026
Author: Clayton Queen Colorado is implementing big changes for facilities emitting toxic air contaminants (TAC). In June 2022, the Colorado State Assembly passed HB22-1244 (Public Protections From Toxic Air Contaminants), which directed Colorado Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) to implement […]
Read articleProposed Changes to the Risk Management Program: Common Sense Approach to Chemical Accident Prevention
Posted: March 5th, 2026
Author: Christine Silverman Regulatory Intent and Direction On February 24, 2026 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would revise elements of the 2024 Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention […]
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