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
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The 4 Biosafety Levels
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the several agencies tasked with regulating laboratories that use hazardous and biohazardous materials. Each facility or laboratory is given a Biological Safety Level (BSL) by the CDC that is… Read More
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How to Classify Different Kinds of Hazardous Waste
Dealing with hazardous waste can be difficult and dangerous. That’s part of why completing all of the necessary paperwork is so important. As important as waste disposal is, you must proceed with caution. This is not a one-size-fits-all scenario. You… Read More
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Prioritize Safety when Handling Hazardous Materials!
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 protect yourself,… Read More
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What Information is on a Safety Data Sheet?
If you work with hazardous materials, you will need to be familiar with safety data sheets and the types of information they can tell you. Every material you handle should have a safety data sheet that will tell you everything… Read More
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Why is RCRA Training Necessary?
You might be wondering what RCRA training is. This training is necessary any time your company is handed the responsibility of dealing with hazardous waste. It doesn’t matter at what stage in the process, from generation to destruction, or anywhere… Read More
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What is Industrial Hygiene and Why Does it Matter?
When you are dealing with hazardous waste management, you must follow all applicable OSHA regulations. You also need to ensure that your company emphasizes industrial hygiene. Learn more about industrial hygiene and find out what you can do to improve… Read More
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Important Facts about Waste Containment
Hazardous waste containment can be one of the most dangerous parts of handling hazardous waste. With that in mind, you must do everything you can to keep your workers safe when they are interacting with the hazardous materials. Ensuring everyone involved… Read More
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Avoiding 3 of the Most Common Hazardous Waste Violations
If your company handles or produces hazardous materials or hazardous waste, you are required to follow all of the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, State, and local governments. Non-compliance carries heavy fines and sometimes drastic environmental impact. Here… Read More
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3 Ways to Manage a Chemical Spill
One of the most common hazards in your workplace is a chemical spill. While this may not seem likely in a typical office environment, when you are dedicated to handling and disposing of toxic waste, this problem becomes much more… Read More