In 1976, the legislation called the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) was passed in the United States. It set up the framework for proper waste management. RCRA’s goal is to ensureRead More…
28Aug/20
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The Anatomy of a Hazardous Waste Label
In order to stay in compliance, it is imperative that your chemical waste is labeled correctly. It may be difficult and frustrating to navigate federal and state regulations for hazardous waste labelRead More…
Lab Relocation: 5 Things You Need to Know
When building a new facility, often relocating a lab is not at the forefront of contractor’s or management’s minds. Not only do you need to pack and label chemicals for transportation, but all regulations must also be taken into account to ensure you are in compliance along the way during a lab relocation. Continue reading
08Jul/20
Writing an Effective Hazardous Materials SOP
If you operate a facility that uses hazardous materials, you must have standard operating procedure (SOP) documents that illustrate how to perform tasks. An SOP is a set of instructions that describesRead More…
22Jun/20
Maine Hazardous Waste Storage Requirements
The design of a hazardous waste storage area is intended to ensure that, in the case of a spill, waste stays in the storage area. From the types of containers used toRead More…
04Jun/20
Dangerous Goods: Marking & Labeling
Dangerous goods and hazardous materials are littered with a variety of markings and labels. Each identifier on a package is there to alert you, transporters, and handlers of the inherent risks containedRead More…