Did you know that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) considers a large number of household products to be hazardous? These materials are considered hazardous waste because they exhibit characteristics that canRead More…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…