Lab packing is a service that involves sorting, characterizing, inventorying, packaging, and disposing of lots of small amounts of different chemicals. It is one of the most common, but technically demanding, services that hazardous waste management companies offer. Lab packing… Read More
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A Brief History of Medical Waste Disposal
Although modern practices recognize the importance of proper medical waste disposal, this was not always the case. Imagine a society in which the waste of everyday life was never addressed. As important as clean air and water are, throughout history… Read More
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Hazardous vs. Non-Hazardous Waste
If you work somewhere that generates waste, it is extremely important to know whether the waste being generated is hazardous or not. This will dictate how it needs to be handled, transported, and disposed of. The rules are quite different… Read More
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The Importance of Proper Hazardous Waste Management
Proper handling and disposal of chemical waste is critical to employee safety and environmental compliance. How can you identify the various types of hazardous waste? What is the best way to ensure that these dangerous materials are disposed of? Here… Read More
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The Anatomy of a Safety Data Sheet
The safety data sheet, or SDS, is a sheet containing hazard information for chemicals. OSHA regulations state that every hazardous chemical must have an SDS and that every container that holds a hazardous chemical must be properly labeled. The purpose… Read More
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4 Things That Can be Cleaned with Dry Ice Blasting
Dry ice blasting works differently than other blast-cleaning methods. The -109.3°F temperature of the dry ice collides with whatever needs to be removed and causes it to shrink and lose adhesion, leaving behind a clean surface. As the dry ice… Read More
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Benefits of Solid Waste Incineration
Solid waste incineration is used to combust the organic material that is in waste. This process converts solid waste into heat, flue gas, and ash. Solid waste incineration is the main alternative to landfills, which simply hold the waste in… Read More
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When Handling Hazardous Materials, Safety Should Be a Top Priority
Working with hazardous materials is unavoidable in many industries, but doing so every day doesn’t mean that workers can be careless about handling them. Whenever you are working around hazardous materials, it’s critical that you maintain strict safety standards to… Read More
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What Are Corrosive Liquids and How Are They Hazardous?
Corrosive liquids are common in many workplaces throughout America, and keeping employees and customers safe and protected from their hazardous effects is paramount. What exactly are corrosive liquids and why are they considered so hazardous?