If you are transporting anything from your business, working with people who are DOT compliant is essential. People with DOT compliance ensure that everything gets transported to its destination safely, and in accordance with the guidelines set in place by… Read More
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How to Carry Out Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal
When we think of waste products that can be considered “dangerous” we tend to think of hazardous wastes. Something you may not know, though, is that even non-hazardous waste can be threatening under certain circumstances. We understand the term “non-hazardous”… Read More
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What Happens When You Aren’t Using Personal Protective Equipment Properly?
Personal protective equipment (PPE) gives employees the safety they need when working with various hazardous products. It’s for this reason that facilities always need to use it when it’s appropriate. However, this is only true if the quality of the… Read More
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The Various Levels of Personal Protective Equipment People Use When Cleaning Chemical Spills
Personal protective equipment (PPE) does exactly what the name implies; it protects the person wearing it from all kinds of dangerous materials while handling them. You must be wearing the proper protection before you work with different messes and materials,… Read More
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How to Perform Lab Packing Safely
Lab packing is needed in many different industries, ranging from schools to hospitals and more! Properly identifying, organizing, and disposing of waste is something that should be taken very seriously. If you don’t organize and contain materials the right way,… Read More
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What Happens When Medical Waste Isn’t Properly Disposed?
Around 254 million tons of total solid waste are created in America every year. On a smaller scale, hospitals in the United States are responsible for creating about 6 million tons in the same time span. While most medical waste… Read More
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Do You Need to Perform a Chemical Inventory?
Eventually, you will need to perform a chemical inventory. This is a helpful way to determine what chemicals you have on hand and which ones you need to place orders for. No matter how large or small they are, all… Read More
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Why is RCRA Training Necessary?
You might be wondering what RCRA training is. This training is necessary any time your company is handed the responsibility of dealing with hazardous waste. It doesn’t matter at what stage in the process, from generation to destruction, or anywhere… Read More
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Avoiding 3 of the Most Common Hazardous Waste Violations
If your company handles or produces hazardous materials or hazardous waste, you are required to follow all of the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, State, and local governments. Non-compliance carries heavy fines and sometimes drastic environmental impact. Here… Read More
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What You Should Know About Safety Data Sheets
If you wish to remain in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations regarding hazardous waste, it’s best to keep a well-documented list of everything you do and everything you need to do. That’s where safety data sheets enter the… Read More