Hazardous waste is often produced in many different industries, especially when it comes to heavy industry, manufacturing, or chemical processing. However, this type of waste is exceedingly dangerous. That’s why it’s essential for it to be handled with the utmost… Read More
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The Basics of Lab Packing
No matter what facility you work in, when you work with chemicals or other hazardous wastes, you will need a lab pack. But you may not be familiar with what that entails. Here are some of the basics for you… Read More
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Tips for Safely Handling Medical Waste
Medical waste can present a huge hazard to your employees, visitors, and neighbors. That’s why removing medical waste from your facility is important. With that in mind, here is a closer look at how to handle medical waste in a… Read More
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OSHA Regulations and Industrial Hygiene
When you are dealing with hazardous waste management, you must follow all applicable OSHA regulations. You also need to ensure that your company emphasizes industrial hygiene. Learn more about industrial hygiene and find out what you can do to improve… Read More
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Dry Ice Blasting in Commercial Spaces
Most of the time you hear about dry ice blasting, it’s being used in an industrial space or some sort of chemical facility. While it is perfect for those types of scenarios, dry ice blasting has many different applications across… Read More
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4 Easily Avoidable Hazardous Waste Regulation Violations
You never want to violate any hazardous waste regulations. Doing so can expose your firm to heavy fines and loss of reputation. Here are some of the easiest regulations to violate and how you can ensure you don’t accidentally commit… Read More
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Creating a Chemical Hygiene Plan for Your Company
Creating a safe work environment should be one of your highest priorities. OSHA has outlined a standard called the Laboratory Standard, which is intended to protect lab workers from exposure to toxic chemicals. If your company doesn’t have a Chemical… Read More
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Hazardous Waste and Universal Waste Management
When dealing with hazardous waste, it’s important to know what can and cannot be classified as universal waste. Before you can manage or dispose of any waste materials, you need to make sure that it will not react with anything… Read More
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Useful Facts about PPE
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is essential for human safety in a facility that handles hazardous materials and hazardous waste. PPE can range anywhere from reflective vests that increase visibility, to full cover-alls with a built-in air filtration system. Not… Read More
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Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Tips
When you are dealing with pharmaceutical waste, there can be any number of associated risks depending on what you’re handling. What side effects will exposure have on your employees, visitors, and the surrounding environment? It’s entirely possible for this waste… Read More