Boston Environmental Health and Safety

Industrial Hygienists and Occupational Exposure Consultants

We help your organization manage risk, ensure compliance, and mitigate environmental hazards.Our team of health and safety professionals assists you in anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, preventing, and controlling exposures and liabilities. We develop effective, practical solutions and implementation strategies tailored to your unique site conditions, adhering to industry best practices and recognized limits.

"Scientific Solutions through Quantitative, Qualitative, and Collaborative Methodologies"

At Boston EHS, we are dedicated to providing our local communities with comprehensive advisory, scientific, and technical assistance relating to various factors and stressors, including biological, chemical, ergonomic, psychosocial, and physical hazards. We achieve this through risk identification, assessment, and evaluation case studies across our diverse service categories:

Air / Water Quality Inspections & Testing

• On-site surveys utilizing instrumental and sampling methodologies.• In-depth evaluation of building diagnostics and mechanical systems.• Statistical modeling of surveillance data and associated exposure risks.

The Massachusetts Bureau of Environmental Health has an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Program that is responsible for conducting assessments of indoor air quality in public buildings throughout Massachusetts, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 111 sec. 5.

Compliance Audits & Permitting Assistance

• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, local, and non-governmental environmental health and safety regulations and requirements.• Develop, present, and regularly conduct assessments of workplace health and safety programs, procedures, and best practices.

Customized Programs, Systems, & Training

• Evaluation, development, and implementation of effective health and safety management programs, systems, and training tailored to the specific needs of each worksite and operational workflow.• Support in ensuring regulatory compliance and workplace safety while preventing, controlling, and/or mitigating losses.

The Massachusetts Office of Technical Assistance and Technology (OTA) provides free, confidential, on-site technical assistance to businesses seeking to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and comply with environmental regulations.

Ergonomic Design & Utility Optimization

• Comprehensive task analysis, problem-solving, training, program development, and applied research to enhance the ergonomic design and utilization of workstations, tools, tasks, processes, layouts, and workflows.• Developing workplace solutions that boost productivity while reducing costs related to injuries and insurance claims.

The Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards (DLS) offers Ergonomics Consultation Services designed to help businesses identify and address ergonomic issues in the workplace, ultimately promoting a safer and more comfortable work environment while enhancing employee productivity and reducing the risk of work-related injuries.

Hazardous Materials & Toxic Substances Management

• Controlled assessment, management, and mitigation of hazardous materials and toxic substances within facilities during regular operations, renovations, and demolitions, while adhering to safety standards and minimizing potential risks to personnel and the environment.• Design, development, and implementation of comprehensive and effective Operations & Maintenance (O&M) programs.

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) offers essential resources and guidance on a variety of environmental concerns, including hazardous waste management and the safe handling of toxic substances, in order to promote environmentally responsible practices, protect public health, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Litigation Support & Expert Testimony

• Expert testimony, reporting, and substantiation of evidence through scientific data, principles, historical context, and relevant regulations.• Assistance in liability prevention, risk communication, subrogation, and resolving complex occupational/environmental health and safety claims.

The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office offers valuable resources and guidance for businesses navigating legal disputes, including helpful materials like the Guide to Resolving Disputes Without Litigation, which outlines alternative dispute resolution methods designed to save time and costs while minimizing potential damage to business relationships.

Occupational & Industrial Hygiene Services

• Comprehensive inspectional walk-throughs, on-site interviews, and real-time measurements of chemical and physical agents conducted by Certified Industrial Hygienists to evaluate potential hazards, assess workplace conditions, and provide recommendations for risk reduction and improved safety practices.• Utilization of calibrated, direct-reading instruments and/or full-shift and task-specific personal exposure sampling of operators.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Occupational Health Surveillance Program (OHSP) provides an extensive range of resources and comprehensive data on work-related health issues in the state, aiming to promote a better understanding of occupational hazards and support initiatives that enhance worker safety and well-being.

Production Safety & Accident Investigation

• Thorough evaluation and enhancement of production operations.• In-depth analysis and investigation of accidents and incidents, including those resulting from claims reports or OSHA records.• Assistance in determining root causes and contributing factors, preventing recurrences, and identifying and controlling trends.

The Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) offers resources and services related to workplace injuries, including the Workplace Safety Training & Education Grant Program, which provides funds for training employees on safety and accident prevention.

Ventilation Systems & Air Quality Solutions

• Source testing, ambient monitoring, and dispersion modeling for comprehensive assessments.• Conducting airborne exposure and odor control evaluations.• Research and implementation of cutting-edge control systems that address air quality issues, such as Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) and Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) systems.

For all commercial and industrial service inquiries, call us at +1-855-755-0095.

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Posted as of May 31st, 2024.
Effective as of June 1st, 2024.

Boston Environmental Health and Safety ("Boston Environmental"; "Boston EHS"; "BostonEHS.com") and the authors of the downloadable publications and content on this website disclaim any liability, loss, or risk resulting directly or indirectly from the use of the practices and theories discussed in these publications and on this website. Furthermore, users are responsible for staying informed of any new information and changing regulations that affect the material herein and the policies explicitly adopted in their workplace.

BostonEHS.com does not provide legal or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

The information presented on this site represents a simplified overview of the industrial/occupational hygiene industry to promote independent contractor services and provide an essential educational understanding of relevant subject matters.

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Legal Disclaimer - The information obtained at this website is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters, and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create a client relationship. Since any electronic communication between you and BostonEHS.com through this website will not be privileged or confidential, it may be disclosed to others and may not be secure. Accordingly, please do not send confidential or sensitive information to us until a client relationship has been established with a signed service agreement. A client relationship will only be established if a signed agreement is executed after an initial consultation. The information contained on this website is for informational purposes only. This website and its contents are labeled as “advertising” designed to provide general information and do not constitute the rendering of legal advice or legal opinion, or other professional advice or services on any specific circumstances or facts. The viewing of, or correspondence through, this website or use of this website does not constitute an agreement to enter into, nor does it establish a client relationship. Information on this website should not be relied upon or used as a substitute for consultation with legal and/or other professional advisors.

Medical Disclaimer - If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. BostonEHS.com does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this site. Reliance on any information provided by BostonEHS.com, BostonEHS employees, or others appearing on this website at the invitation of BostonEHS.com, or other visitors to this website is solely at your own risk. The contents of this website, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website ("Content"), are for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

Links to Other Sites - Links to websites or web pages operated by third parties are provided solely as a convenience to you. Such linked sites are not under the control of BostonEHS.com, and we are not responsible for the contents of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site. Our firm makes no representation or warranty and assumes no liability or responsibility for other websites, web pages, and/or their content.

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Posted as of May 31st, 2024.
Effective as of June 1st, 2024.

The following terms and conditions ("Terms of Service" or "Agreement") constitute an agreement between you, whether as a casual visitor or a registered user ("User," "you," or "your"), and Boston Environmental Health and Safety and its affiliates, successors, and assigns ("BostonEHS.com," "us," "our," or "we"), the owner and operator of the www.bostonehs.com website (collectively, the "Site") and all content and features contained therein, as well as newsletters, email notifications, or any related applications provided by us (collectively, the "Services"), concerning your use of the BostonEHS.com Site and/or Services. BY ACCESSING THE SITE, UTILIZING ANY OF THE SERVICES, AND/OR REGISTERING WITH US, YOU SIGNIFY THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, INCLUDING OUR PRIVACY POLICY, WHICH IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.

Modifications to the Terms of Service - BostonEHS.com, at its sole discretion, may make changes or modifications to the Site or this Agreement (including any policies or agreements incorporated by reference herein) at any time without prior notice to you. Such changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting on this Site. You acknowledge and agree that (i) BostonEHS.com may notify you of such changes or modifications by posting them on this Site, and (ii) your use of this Site or the Services after such changes or modifications have been made (as indicated by the "Last Revised" date at the top of this page) constitutes your acceptance of this Agreement as last revised. Additionally, BostonEHS.com may occasionally notify you of upcoming changes or modifications to this Agreement by email. We recommend that you keep your account information, including, but not limited to, your email address, current.

Eligibility; Registration - This Site and the Services available on this Site are only accessible to Users who can form legally binding contracts under applicable law. By using this Site or the Services found on this Site, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. If you are visiting this Site from a country other than the country where our servers are located, your communications with us may result in the transfer of information (including your User information) across international boundaries. By visiting this Site and communicating electronically with us, you consent to such transfers. You may be asked to register for certain Services, including, but not limited to, BostonEHS.com's newsletters. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself as requested or directed on the Services and promptly update this information to maintain its accuracy. BostonEHS.com reserves the right to suspend or terminate your registration and refuse any and all current or future use of the Services if it suspects that such information is inaccurate or incomplete.

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Intellectual Property - The content on this Site and the Services found at this Site, including, without limitation, the text (such as the articles found on our blog or in our newsletters), software, scripts, source code, API, graphics, photos, sounds, music, videos, and interactive features and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein ("BostonEHS.com Content"), are owned by or licensed to BostonEHS.com in perpetuity and are subject to copyright, trademark, and/or patent protection in the United States and foreign countries, and other intellectual property rights under the United States and foreign laws. BostonEHS.com Content is provided to you "as is," "as available," and "with all faults" for your information and personal, non-commercial use only and may not be downloaded, copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, displayed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any purposes whatsoever without the express prior written consent of BostonEHS.com. No right or license under any copyright, trademark, patent, or other proprietary right or license is granted by this Agreement. BostonEHS.com reserves all rights not expressly granted in and to BostonEHS.com Content, this Site, and the Services found at this Site, and this Agreement does not transfer ownership of any of these rights. The Site and the Services have been specially designed to present BostonEHS.com Content in a unique format and appearance. We are concerned about the integrity of BostonEHS.com Content when it is viewed in a setting created by a third party that includes advertising or other materials that we have not authorized to be displayed with our content. Neither you nor any third party shall use BostonEHS.com Content in any manner that constitutes an infringement of our rights, including copyright, or that has not been authorized by us.

Our Use of User Content - Some features of this Site or the Services found at this Site may allow Users to view, post, publish, or share their ideas, opinions, preferences, or feedback (e.g., through a "like" or "comment" function) relating to BostonEHS.com's news articles or current events ("User Content"). By posting or publishing User Content to this Site or to the Services found at this Site, you represent and warrant to BostonEHS.com that: (i) you have all necessary rights to distribute User Content, either because you are the sole author and owner of the User Content and have the right to distribute it, or because you have the appropriate distribution rights, licenses, consents, and/or permissions to use, in writing, from the copyright or other owner of the User Content; and (ii) you do not violate the rights of any third-party. You shall be solely responsible for any and all of your User Content and the consequences of, and requirements for, distributing it. BostonEHS.com has no obligation, express or implied, to treat your User Content as confidential, to develop or use your User Content, and no compensation is due to you or anyone else for any intentional or unintentional use of your User Content. You acknowledge and agree that BostonEHS.com may be working on the same or similar content, it may already know of such content from other sources, it may simply wish to develop this (or similar) content on its own, or it may have taken/will take some other action. If you post or publish your User Content to this Site, you authorize BostonEHS.com to use the intellectual property and other proprietary rights in and to your User Content to enable inclusion and use of the User Content in the manner contemplated by this Site and this Agreement. Accordingly, you hereby grant BostonEHS.com a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable (through multiple tiers), and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, combine with other works, display, and perform your User Content in connection with this Site and BostonEHS.com's business, including without limitation for promoting and redistributing all or part of this Site in any media formats and through any media channels without restrictions of any kind and without payment or other consideration of any kind, or permission or notification, to you or any third-party. The above licenses granted by you in your User Content terminate within a commercially reasonable time after you remove or delete your User Content from this Site. You understand and agree, however, that BostonEHS.com may retain (but not distribute, display, or perform) server copies of your User Content that have been removed or deleted unless you expressly request complete removal of your User Content.

Our Monitoring of User Content - BostonEHS.com reserves the right, without obligation, to pre-screen User Content and decide whether any item of User Content is appropriate and/or complies with this Agreement. BostonEHS.com may remove any item of User Content and/or terminate a User's access to this Site or the Services found at this Site for posting or publishing any material in violation of this Agreement, or for otherwise violating this Agreement (as determined by BostonEHS.com in its sole discretion), at any time and without prior notice. If BostonEHS.com terminates your access to this Site or the Services found at this Site, BostonEHS.com may, in its sole discretion, remove and destroy any data and files stored by you on its servers.

Copyright Infringement - BostonEHS.com has adopted a general policy toward copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"). BostonEHS.com's policy is to (a) block access to or remove material believed in good faith to be copyrighted material that has been illegally copied and distributed by any of our advertisers, affiliates, content providers, or Users; and (b) remove and discontinue service to repeat offenders. Written Notification: BostonEHS.com will respond to notices of alleged infringement regarding third party material sent pursuant to and in accordance with the DMCA, which may include BostonEHS.com removing or disabling access to third-party material claimed to be the subject of infringement or other activity. Written notifications must be submitted to the Designated Agent at the address identified in the Address for Notice section below. Notices sent to BostonEHS.com regarding matters other than informing BostonEHS.com that a party's copyrighted material may have been infringed as a result of third party materials will not receive a response through this process. To be effective, your infringement notification must include the following: (1) A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed; (2) Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or if multiple copyrighted works at a single website are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that website; (3) Identification of the material (i.e., the third-party materials) that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit BostonEHS.com to locate the material; (4) Information reasonably sufficient to permit BostonEHS.com to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail address at which the complaining party may be contacted; (5) A statement, as follows: "I have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law"; and (6) A statement, as follows: "The information in this notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I swear that I am the copyright owner or that I am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed." Upon receipt of a valid written notification containing the information as outlined above, BostonEHS.com shall (1) remove or disable access to the third-party content that is alleged to be infringing; (2) forward the written notification to the alleged infringer (the "Subscriber"); (3) take reasonable steps to promptly notify the Subscriber that it has removed or disabled access to the third-party content. Counter Notification: To be effective, a Counter Notification must be a written communication provided to BostonEHS.com's Designated Agent that includes substantially the following: (1) A physical or electronic signature of the Subscriber; (2) Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled; (3) A statement, as follows: "I swear under penalty of perjury that it is my good faith belief that the material identified above was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled"; and (4) The Subscriber's name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that the Subscriber consents to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which the Subscriber's address is located, or if the Subscriber's address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which BostonEHS.com may be found, and that the Subscriber will accept service of process from the person who provided the notification or an agent of such person. Upon receipt of a valid Counter Notification containing the information as outlined above, the DMCA provides that the removed material will be restored or access re-enabled, and BostonEHS.com will comply with this requirement within a reasonable time (or as otherwise required by law), provided BostonEHS.com's Designated Agent has not received notice from the original complaining party that an action has been filed seeking a court order to restrain the Subscriber from engaging in infringing activity relating to the material on BostonEHS.com's network or system.

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Indemnity - To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless BostonEHS.com, its affiliates, and their directors, officers, managers, employees, shareholders, agents, and licensors, from and against all claims, demands, disputes, losses, expenses, damages, and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in relation to these Terms or your use of the Services. BostonEHS.com reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense of any claim for which we are entitled to indemnification under this Section. In such event, you shall provide us with such cooperation as reasonably requested.

Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability - Your access to and use of these Services is at your sole risk. If you are dissatisfied with any of the materials on the Site, in the Services, or with any of these Terms, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue accessing and using the Site and/or Services. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." BOSTONEHS.COM DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. THERE MAY BE DELAYS, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, AND INACCURACIES IN THE NEWS, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIALS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICES. WE DO NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THOSE OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES OR ANY INFORMATION OR GOODS THAT ARE AVAILABLE OR ADVERTISED, OR SOLD THROUGH THE SERVICES. WE DO NOT PROVIDE OR AUTHORIZE THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL, LEGAL, OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE THROUGH THE SERVICES, AND SO WE DISCLAIM ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF MEDICAL, LEGAL, OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION THAT IS CONTAINED WITHIN THE SERVICES; RATHER THAN RELYING ON THIS INFORMATION, YOU SHOULD SEEK ADVICE FROM A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL. WE DO NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING OR ENDORSE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY ADVICE, OPINION, STATEMENT, OR OTHER MATERIAL OR DATABASE DISPLAYED, UPLOADED, OR DISTRIBUTED IN THE SERVICES OR AVAILABLE THROUGH LINKS IN THE SERVICES. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THE SERVICES. ALTHOUGH WE INTEND TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO PREVENT THE INTRODUCTION OF VIRUSES, WORMS, "TROJAN HORSES," OR OTHER DESTRUCTIVE MATERIALS TO THE SERVICES, WE DO NOT GUARANTEE OR WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES OR MATERIALS THAT MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE SERVICES DO NOT CONTAIN SUCH DESTRUCTIVE FEATURES. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR HARM ATTRIBUTABLE TO SUCH FEATURES. IF YOU RELY ON THE SERVICES OR ANY MATERIALS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SERVICES, YOU DO SO SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. BostonEHS.com, its affiliates, and their directors, officers, managers, employees, shareholders, agents, and licensors are not liable for incidental, indirect, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages of any kind, including lost revenues or profits, loss of business, or loss of data, in any way related to the Services or for any claim, loss, or injury based on errors, omissions, interruptions, or other inaccuracies in the Services (including without limitation as a result of a breach of any warranty or other term provided in these Terms). Any claim against us shall be limited to the amount you paid, if any, for the use of the Services.

Limitation of Liability in Certain States - Some state laws in the United States do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above disclaimers, exclusions, or limitations may not apply to you, and you might have additional rights. In such states, our liability and that of our third-party content providers and our and their respective agents shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Arbitration - Except for disputes arising from an alleged violation of intellectual property rights or breach of confidentiality, for which the injured party may suffer irreparable harm and may seek a restraining order, preliminary injunctive relief, an injunction, specific performance or other equitable relief and/or legal remedies, and actions to enforce the decisions of the arbitrators, for which action may be taken in any court of competent jurisdiction in Middlesex County, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and you hereby consent to (and waive all defenses of lack of personal jurisdiction and forum non conveniens with respect to) waive the right to trial by jury in any such action or proceeding that takes place relating to or arising out of this Agreement, all disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement, including the scope, the construction or application of this Agreement, shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association then in force. Any controversy or claim shall be arbitrated on an individual basis and shall not be consolidated in any arbitration with any claim or controversy of any other party unless agreed to by BostonEHS.com at its sole discretion. The arbitration hearings and all meetings pursuant to this section shall be held in Middlesex County, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. If the parties cannot agree upon a single arbitrator within twenty (20) calendar days after demand by either of them, each party shall select one arbitrator knowledgeable about Internet commerce in Massachusetts and notify the other of its selection, and such two arbitrators shall select a third from a list of arbitrators (with knowledge of the Internet industry) qualified by the American Arbitration Association in Massachusetts. If this procedure for selecting arbitrators fails, then a neutral arbitrator based in Massachusetts with knowledge of Internet commerce in Massachusetts shall be selected by the American Arbitration Association to resolve the dispute. The arbitrator(s) shall conduct a hearing within sixty (60) days after their selection. A majority of the arbitrators (if there is more than one pursuant to this clause) shall determine the decision/award, which shall be rendered within ten (10) days after the completion of the hearing. The decision of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding upon the parties both as to law and to fact, and shall not be appealable to any court in any jurisdiction. The parties shall share the expenses of the arbitrators equally. Nothing in any indemnification provision hereunder shall be construed as having any bearing on the award of attorneys' fees or arbitrators' fees under this section.

Miscellaneous - Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to confer any third-party rights or benefits. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, without regard to conflict of laws principles. The titles and headings of this Agreement are for convenience and ease of reference only and shall not be utilized in any way to construe or interpret the agreement of the parties as otherwise set forth herein. Each covenant and agreement in this Agreement shall be construed as a separate and independent covenant or agreement. If a court of competent jurisdiction holds any provision (or portion of a provision) of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or otherwise unenforceable, the remaining provisions (or portions of provisions) of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall be found to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Contact Information - If you have any questions about this Agreement, please call us at +1-855-755-0095.

Privacy Policy

Posted as of May 31st, 2024.
Effective as of June 1st, 2024.

Boston Environmental Health and Safety ("BostonEHS.com," "we," or "us") owns and operates the Site and provides the Services. BostonEHS.com respects your privacy, and we have created this Privacy Policy (the "Policy") to explain how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you access the Site and use the Services. The Policy applies only to our Site and Services and not to any other website, service, or online platform. Capitalized terms not defined in this Policy have the meaning given in our Terms of Service. BY ACCESSING THE SITE, UTILIZING ANY OF THE SERVICES, AND/OR REGISTERING WITH US, YOU SIGNIFY THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS POLICY, INCLUDING OUR TERMS OF SERVICE, WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.

Types of Information Collected - Personal Information: BostonEHS.com may ask you for some or all of the following types of information identifiable to you when you register for our services, access various content or features, or directly contact the site: (i) contact information, such as your e-mail address and name; (ii) your age; and (iii) information to authenticate yourself or your account if we have reason to believe, in our sole discretion, that you may be violating site policies or for any other reason we deem necessary (collectively "Personal Information"). You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all Personal Information you submit to BostonEHS.com. We collect and store all Personal Information you submit to us voluntarily through registering with us or uploading or posting User Content through the Site or Services. If you are signed into your social media account and you "like" or "comment" on BostonEHS.com Content (such as the articles found on our blog) or other User Content, your social media username will be displayed, and available to the public. You agree that your username, likes, feedback, and any associated comments may become public information; therefore, we urge you to exercise caution when disclosing any Personal Information on the Site or through the Services. Non-Personal Information: Cookies and Other Technologies. We may use cookies and other technologies, such as web beacons (also known as "clear gifs" and "pixel tags"), to recognize you, customize your experience, and serve advertisements. Cookies are very small files placed on your computer, and they allow us to count the number of visitors to BostonEHS.com and distinguish repeat visitors from new visitors. They also allow us to save User preferences and track User trends. We do not link cookies or web beacons to any Personal Information. We may also enable advertisers and ad servers to promote third-party products and/or services by placing advertisements on BostonEHS.com. These advertisers and ad servers may use cookies and/or web beacons to monitor information related to served advertisements. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This Policy covers the use of cookies by BostonEHS.com and does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers. Information Collected Automatically: We automatically receive and collect information such as your IP address, the URLs of websites you arrive at BostonEHS.com from or leave BostonEHS.com to go to, your type of browser and language, access times, your e-mail client, the content of any undeleted cookies that your browser previously accepted from us, your operating system, your mobile provider, your mobile device, and your ISP. We may use such information to understand better how BostonEHS.com visitors use the Site, to analyze trends, administer the website, prevent fraud, and gather broad demographic information. This information helps us enhance the user experience, tailor our content and services to meet the needs of our visitors, and maintain a secure and efficient platform.

How We Use Your Information - We use the information we collect, including Personal Information and Non-Personal Information, for various purposes, such as: (1) To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and Services; (2) To personalize your experience and customize content and advertising; (3) To respond to your inquiries, comments, and feedback; (4) To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve user experiences and develop new features; (5) To enforce our Terms of Service and comply with applicable laws and regulations; (6) To protect the security and integrity of our Site, Services, and users; (7) To communicate with you regarding promotions, updates, and other relevant information; and (8) For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time we collect your information or pursuant to your consent.

Disclosure of Your Information - We may share your information, including Personal Information and Non-Personal Information, with third parties in certain situations, such as: (1) With our service providers, contractors, and partners who assist us in operating the Site and providing the Services; (2) In response to legal processes, such as a court order or subpoena, or to comply with applicable laws and regulations; (3) To protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of our users or others; (4) In connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other business transactions involving BostonEHS.com; (5) To enforce our Terms of Service or protect the security and integrity of our Site and Services; and (6) With your consent or at your direction. We may also share aggregated or de-identified information, which cannot reasonably be used to identify you, with third parties for marketing, advertising, research, or other purposes.

Third-Party Websites and Services - Our Site and Services may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services. This Policy does not apply to any information you provide or third parties may collect. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit or interact with to understand their data collection and use practices.

Your Rights and Choices - You have certain rights and choices regarding the Personal Information we collect and how it is used. These rights and choices may include: (1) Accessing, updating, or correcting your Personal Information: You can review and update your Personal Information by logging into your account on our Site. You are responsible for keeping your Personal Information up-to-date and accurate. (2) Opting out of marketing communications: You may opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our marketing emails or by calling us at +1-855-755-0095. (3) Managing cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features on our Site and Services. Please note that we may retain your Personal Information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, even if you exercise any of these rights or choices.

Do Not Track Signals - Some web browsers may transmit "do not track" signals to websites and other online services with which the browser communicates. There is no standard that governs what, if anything, websites should do when they receive these signals. BostonEHS.com does not currently take action in response to these signals. If and when a standard for responding is established, we may revisit our policy on responding to these signals.

International Users - Our Site and Services are operated in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States. By using our Site and Services or providing us with your information, you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your information in the United States.

California Privacy Rights - California residents have the right to request information from us regarding how we share specific categories of personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please call us at +1-855-755-0095.

Children's Privacy - We do not knowingly collect or maintain Personal Information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected Personal Information from a child under the age of 13, we will take appropriate steps to delete such information from our records. If you believe that a child under the age of 13 has provided us with Personal Information, please call us at +1-855-755-0095.

Marketing and Communications - With your consent, we may use your Personal Information to send you marketing communications, such as newsletters, promotions, and special offers, as well as to keep you informed about our latest updates and features. You can opt out of receiving marketing communications anytime by using the unsubscribe link provided in the emails or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you non-marketing communications, such as service-related or transactional emails.

No Spam or Spyware - We are committed to maintaining a spam-free and spyware-free environment for our users. We do not use your Personal Information for spamming or spyware purposes, nor do we share it with third parties for such purposes. We prohibit the use of our Site and Services for any activities related to spam or spyware, and we reserve the right to take appropriate action against any individuals or entities engaging in such activities.

Account Protection & Security - We store the Personal Information we collect on a secure, password-protected server accessible only by authorized personnel. We employ industry-standard encryption technologies for receiving and transferring your Personal Information. However, despite our best efforts, no data transmission over the Internet or storage method can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. BostonEHS.com cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us or guarantee that your end-user data stored on the Services may not be accessed, disclosed, altered, or destroyed by breaches of our industry-standard physical, technical, or managerial safeguards. When entering sensitive information, we use secure socket layer technology (SSL) to encrypt the data. In addition to password protection, we also implement other security measures, such as encryption and secure connections, to protect your Personal Information. However, as mentioned earlier, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your Personal Information. In the event of a breach of your Personal Information, we will take reasonable steps to notify you and address the breach in accordance with applicable laws.

Changes to this Policy - We may update or modify this Policy from time to time. If we make any material changes to this Policy, we will notify you by posting the revised Policy on our Site, providing notice through the Services, or by sending an email to the email address you have provided to us (if applicable). Any changes to the Policy will become effective upon posting the revised Policy on our Site or providing the notice described above. We encourage you to periodically review this Policy to stay informed about our privacy practices.

Contact Us - If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or our privacy practices, please call us at +1-855-755-0095.

By using our Site and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Policy, including our Terms of Service, incorporated herein by reference. If you disagree with the terms of this Policy or our Terms of Service, please do not use our Site or Services.

BostonEHS.com does not provide legal or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.