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
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
What Happens when Hazardous Waste Management is Not Compliant?
Proper hazardous waste management and disposal procedures are critical to the success of your business. If you are not compliant with the established procedures and guidelines, it can spell trouble for people and the surrounding environment.
3 Types of Businesses that Produce Hazardous Waste
No matter what industry your business is in, it’s possible to produce hazardous waste. All of this waste needs to be disposed of properly. That way, you can avoid violations that could result in your company being fined. However, some… Read More
Medical Waste Safety Tips
Dealing with medical waste can be incredibly dangerous. However, there are ways to do it safely. Here are just a few ways that you can ensure that all the waste and other byproducts are stored and disposed of properly.
Hazardous Chemicals Typically Found in Schools
With it being the first week back to school, there’s no better time to think about where the chemicals are located in the school. These chemicals are dangerous even in controlled environments. Here are three areas you will find toxic… Read More
Hazardous Waste Disposal Methods
Hazardous waste disposal can be dangerous, and it is heavily regulated. Rather than deal with all of that yourself, you can partner with a safe and reliable hazardous waste disposal contractor like AEG Environmental to ensure that your hazardous waste… Read More
Performing a Chemical Inventory
Do you need to perform a chemical inventory? Whenever your building is mostly empty or your school is unoccupied, these are the best times to perform a chemical inventory and dispose of any chemicals that you no longer need.
Keeping Track of Industrial Wastes
Not everything you want to dispose of is safe to end up in a landfill. Most of the wastes found on job sites are industrial wastes. They are the results of industrial processes and should be handled with care. Industrial… Read More
Maintaining Compliance in a School Setting
While hazardous materials may not be as prevalent in schools as they are elsewhere, there are still plenty of chemicals that have the potential to be dangerous. Knowing where these hazardous chemicals are, and how to maintain compliance is necessary… Read More