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
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3 Reasons Your Business Needs RCRA Training
Plainly stated, if your company handles hazardous waste in any capacity, you should have RCRA training. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is not just another set of regulations meant to make your job that much more difficult. RCRA… Read More
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The Advantages of Dry Ice Blasting Over Traditional Hydroblasting
Dry ice blasting is an exciting technique used for cleaning a variety of industrial surfaces. In most cases, it actually outperforms the more familiar technique of pressure washing, also known as hydroblasting.
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4 Important Facts about PPE
Personal Protective Equipment, more commonly referred to as PPE, is what keeps your employees protected from the hazardous materials they deal with on a daily basis. Gloves, gowns, masks, goggles, cover-alls, and more are all PPE components. There are many… Read More
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Guide to Hazardous Materials Packaging
Hazardous materials are just that—hazardous! As a result, it’s incredibly important to get packaging right the first time and not leave anything to chance. If you are shipping in non-bulk hazardous materials shipments, you can choose from three different types… Read More
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3 Frustrating Realities of Hazardous Waste Disposal
Hazardous waste disposal is a difficult and dangerous job. Nowhere is this more evident than when you work at a facility that produces massive amounts of waste every month, every week, or even every day. However, even as essential as… Read More