There are so many hazardous material safety regulations that need to be followed, and it seems like they are always changing. All of it can easily become overwhelming if you’re not careful. Since there are so many regulations, one or… Read More
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4 Reasons to Partner with a Reliable Hazardous Waste Disposal Company
No matter how large or small your facility is, what industry you’re in, or how much hazardous waste you produce, you will benefit from partnering with a reliable hazardous waste disposal company. Here are some of the ways your organization… Read More
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Elements of an Effective Emergency Response
Emergencies are, by definition, unpredictable. When you’re working in a facility with hazardous materials, safety is paramount. For the safety of your facility and your employees, you need to have an effective way of dealing with emergencies in place. Here… Read More
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4 Things to Consider when Relocating Your Lab
There are many important components to be considered when relocating your lab. Materials have to be properly packed, organized, stored, and transported according to regulations. Compliance is of the utmost importance. Here are just a couple of things to consider… Read More
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3 All-Too-Common Mistakes that Businesses Make with Their Hazardous Material Safety Training
Hazardous material safety training is one of the most important things your business will do. Keeping everyone safe is important for your business as much as it is for your employees. Effective safety training goes a long way toward achieving… Read More
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How to Choose and Set Up Your Hazardous Waste Storage Area
At some point, you will likely be part of a company that has to relocate for one reason or another. One of the things that often gets forgotten during relocation is choosing a good spot for a hazardous waste storage… Read More
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Who is Responsible for PPE?
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is an integral part of keeping workers safe on a job site. Working with hazardous materials can be extremely dangerous. Beyond general environmental safety, there are extra precautions that must be taken to make sure employees… Read More
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Hazardous Waste Generator Categories: Where Do You Belong?
As a hazardous waste generator, it is extremely important that you keep yourself up to date on all rules and regulations that the EPA and your state and local governments dictate. In order to know which of those rules apply… Read More
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How to Safely Manage Pharmaceutical Waste in Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care Facilities
Regardless of what industry your facility falls into, the pharmaceutical waste management requirements stated in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) remain the same. Managing pharmaceutical waste in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has its unique challenges. There… Read More
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Whose Regulations are More Strict: Your State or the EPA?
Did you know that some states have hazardous waste management regulations that are actually more stringent than the EPA? If your company handles hazardous waste, it is important that you stay educated on the most up-to-date regulations for your area…. Read More