Certain professions, such as those in construction and laboratory environments, will typically be put in situations that require them to have hazmat services. There is the possibility of accidents occuring in the workplace, no matter how hard we try to… Read More
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What to Remember When Storing Corrosive Chemicals
The storage of corrosive materials is a highly controlled and regulated process, and for good reason. Corrosive material can eat through containers, cause serious damage, potentially explode, and also cause bodily injury if people accidentally come into contact with them…. Read More
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What Happens When You Aren’t Using Personal Protective Equipment Properly?
Personal protective equipment (PPE) gives employees the safety they need when working with various hazardous products. It’s for this reason that facilities always need to use it when it’s appropriate. However, this is only true if the quality of the… Read More
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Non-Hazardous Waste Examples, and Why You Need to Dispose of Them Properly
Pretty much any company is going to produce some kind of non-hazardous waste. Sometimes, it’s office papers that you don’t need anymore, while other times, it might be food that was thrown away. Now, while these are considered “non-hazardous” wastes,… Read More
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The Various Levels of Personal Protective Equipment People Use When Cleaning Chemical Spills
Personal protective equipment (PPE) does exactly what the name implies; it protects the person wearing it from all kinds of dangerous materials while handling them. You must be wearing the proper protection before you work with different messes and materials,… Read More
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Why People Turn to Waste-to-Energy Incineration
Are you familiar with waste-to-energy incineration? For those who don’t know what it is, waste-to-energy (WtE) incineration is a process in which waste is used to generate energy, usually electrical and heat energy. The energy gets generated by combusting waste… Read More
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Possible Causes for Mercury Exposure
Among the toxic heavy metals you can encounter, mercury is among the most potent. Along with how potent it is, mercury is also dangerous because of the fact that there are everyday tools we use that include this substance. If… Read More
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Determining If You Have Hazardous Waste or Non-Hazardous Waste
Businesses that work with hazardous and non-hazardous wastes will always want to know which types of waste they’re handling. When you know what kind of waste you’re managing, you can determine what regulations must be followed when you work with,… Read More
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Steps Any Emergency Spill Response Plan Needs
If you ever experience a chemical spill around your business, you’ll want to respond to it as quickly as you can. Swift action against these spills is the best way to keep them contained, and if you’re going to respond… Read More
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How Your Facility Benefits From Hazmat Training
It doesn’t matter if your facility directly works with hazardous materials or you only deliver them to where they need to go: you are required by law to have all of the training that is needed in order to work… Read More