In order to stay competitive in the modern age, companies understand that they will need to update their technological hardware from time to time. When your company gets new computers or other technological equipment, what do you do with the… Read More
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Preparing for an Unannounced EPA or State Inspection
All companies and laboratories that deal with hazardous waste need to take the appropriate steps to prepare for planned inspections. However, there will be times when agents show up to your facility unannounced to make an inspection. Advance preparation is… Read More
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Understanding the Final Rule on Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements
The administrator of the EPA signed the final rule on Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements this past October, and implementation of the rule is due to start on May 30, 2017. It is an update to current hazardous waste generator regulations,… Read More
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5 Common Hazardous Waste Violations and How to Avoid Them
All generators of hazardous waste, large and small, have a lot to think about when determining how to manage this waste in a safe, compliant manner. Consider that in the year 2012, hazardous waste incidents caused $16 million worth of… Read More
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3 Low Cost Workplace Safety Measures That Pay Off
For those in charge of workplace safety in an industrial facility, it can be quite difficult to balance effective safety practices with the demands and constraints of your budget. It’s important to keep in mind, however, the potential costs of… Read More
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Be More Proactive in Understanding Hazardous Materials Storage
For managers in industries which regularly handle hazardous materials, it can be quite easy to get stuck in a particular mindset. Many create a sense of security for themselves by thinking that as long as they comply with regulations, they… Read More
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Handling a Chemical Spill in a Lab
Everyone knows that accidents happen. We’ve all had those minor moments when we spill some coffee on the floor. Some of us have also been victims of major accidents such as automobile accidents. Accidents are also a fact of life… Read More
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The Tier II Deadline is Coming Up – Is Your Company Prepared?
Section 312 of the Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know Act, or EPCRA, of 1986 requires companies that work with hazardous materials or dangerous chemicals submit annual reports to their State Emergency Response Commission, Local Emergency Planning Committee, and local fire departments…. Read More
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Workplace Safety Resolutions for 2017
Happy New Year from all of us here at AEG Environmental! We hope that your company’s new year’s resolutions include rededicating your efforts towards workplace safety. Building and maintaining a workplace safety program takes consistent vigilance and self-examination to be… Read More
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5 Reasons Why Hazardous Materials Training is a Good Idea
If your company deals with hazardous materials, it is critical that your employees know exactly how to handle and dispose of them. Federal, state, and local regulations need to be followed, but sometimes these can be obscure or unclear. Getting… Read More