In addition to the historical due diligence objectives in healthcare, robust state and federal regulations have added a new layer of responsibility to healthcare providers. With environmental matters, in particular, healthcare facilitiesRead More…
In the United States, hospitals produce upwards of 5.9 million tons of medical waste every year. This doesn’t include medical waste from other healthcare facilities like family doctors’ offices, pharmacies, and dentalRead More…
As of April 13, 2020, the United States has over 525,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). With the treatment of coronavirus patients comes an influx of personal protective equipment (PPE) andRead More…
A packing group is a classification defined by the level of danger presented by a hazardous material that is being packaged for shipment. There are 3 hazmat packing groups (PG): Packing GroupRead More…
Unknown chemicals are often the product of poor housekeeping and being lackadaisical in laboratory safety. For hazardous waste generators and disposal companies alike, unknown chemical wastes are a liability and must beRead More…
Preparing for an audit by your state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may seem like a daunting task. However, knowing your responsibilities and keeping upRead More…