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Environmental risk management news from ERP's expert team of scientists.

July 13, 2026

From Site to Stream: The Hidden Cost of Sediment Pollution in Our Waterways

Elaina Long
Environmental Risk Professionals

Construction-site erosion sends sediment into local waterways, clogging stormwater systems, increasing water treatment costs, and leaving taxpayers to cover the damage. Stronger enforcement, better contractor training, and smarter monitoring can help cities protect public infrastructure and prevent avoidable pollution.

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June 29, 2026

Fugitive Dust and Diesel Exhaust: Aligning Construction Practices with Air Quality Goals

Josie Mudd
Environmental Risk Professionals

Fugitive dust and diesel exhaust from construction sites pose serious risks to human health, nearby communities, and the environment. By implementing effective Pollution Prevention Practices, contractors can reduce particulate matter, avoid costly violations, and support sustainable growth.

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May 4, 2026

The Logistics of Home-Based Medical Waste

ERP Staff

Hospital-at-home programs are expanding rapidly, bringing new challenges in medical waste management and regulation. As care moves into homes, gaps in safe handling and environmental oversight are becoming harder to ignore.

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May 4, 2026

Mitigating the Environmental Exposures of The Cannabis Industry

Josie Mudd
Environmental Risk Professionals

The rapid expansion of the legal cannabis industry carries a complex and often overlooked environmental footprint that, without risk management protocols, can damage local ecosystems and expose contractors, operators, and owners to environmental liability and regulatory fines.

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April 7, 2026

Mold Identification and Abatement

ERP Staff

Molds are fungi that can be detected bothindoors and outdoors year-round and are found in virtually every environment. Warm, damp and humid conditions are ideal for mold growth.

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March 4, 2026

Non-Owned Disposal Sites (NODS)

ERP Staff

Contractors can be held liable for contamination at disposal sites—even when waste was sent to approved facilities. Most Commercial General Liability (CGL) policies exclude pollution risks, leaving gaps such as Non-Owned Disposal Sites (NODS). Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL) policies help cover these exposures.

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March 11, 2026

The Preventable Tragedy of Silicosis

Josie Mudd
Environmental Risk Professionals

Construction safety often overlooks invisible hazards like respirable crystalline silica (RCS), which can cause silicosis, lung cancer, and kidney disease. Despite rising cases, especially in the countertop industry, exposure remains common.

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March 11, 2026

We Don’t Care About Legionella Enough

Elaina Long
Environmental Risk Professionals

Legionella outbreaks persist nearly 50 years after the first case, despite clear science on how to prevent them. Outbreaks continue not because solutions are unknown, but because prevention is underprioritized.

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