Many different industries generate examples of hazardous waste. These same industries and the companies within them are bound by regulations to store and dispose of the waste properly. For many generators, this is easier said than done. Here are some… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Packaging Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials are always dangerous. Even after they have been decontaminated, they can still pose a risk to everyone and everything around them. Since many smaller businesses will not have the same level of resources as their larger counterparts, safety… Read More
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Ways to Deal with Aerosol Spray Cans
Whether you are in the early stages of organizing a lab pack or not, you may find that you have materials that you need to dispose of and won’t know how to do it. One of these assets could be… Read More
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What You Should Know About PPE
Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, is one of the most critical elements of your workplace. Without the right PPE on hand, you won’t be able to keep your workers safe when there is a mercury spill or some other job-related… Read More
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How to Handle Medical Waste
Medical waste can be dangerous. After all, it is one of the most unpredictable types of hazardous waste. Since you are never sure what you are dealing with, you must proceed with extreme caution.
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Chemical Waste Shouldn’t Be Poured Down the Drain!
Emptying chemical bottles doesn’t seem so difficult. In many homes and businesses, chemical waste is disposed of this way. However, this approach is dangerous to people and animals and harmful to the environment as well. Here are some reasons why… Read More
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Are Used E-Cigarette and Vape Components Hazardous Waste?
According to a 2014 report from the Centers for Disease Control, 3.7 percent of adults in the United States use e-cigarette devices. That’s more than 9 million people! E-cigarettes are electronic devices and require all of the protocols that other… Read More
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What is a Lab Pack?
If your laboratory is moving anytime, then you will need to think about what comes next. We know that the process of lab packing can be a confusing and complicated process. That’s why you need help from the team at… Read More
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4 Consequences of Non-Compliant Hazardous Waste Management
Dealing with hazardous waste is a dangerous and messy job. As such, all companies who handle this task must remain in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding proper disposal. When the companies are not in compliance, they… Read More
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3 Frequent Generators of Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste is just a fact of life. Many different industries and businesses create it and store it. The cradle to grave responsibility is something that everyone must stay aware of, no matter what industry they are in, even if… Read More