As a medical waste, sharps disposal regulations by state can vary considerably. Though federal agencies issue guidelines, protocols, and mandates for the safe disposal of sharps, every state has its disposal guidelines or requirements for safely handling, …
Cannabis waste management in Maine is governed by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), following established Solid Waste Management Rules for proper disposal.
Safe disposal of sharps in hospitals prevents the risk for accidental and painful jabs or lacerations from used needles or blades that could lead to infection, tetanus and transmission of diseases.
If you are a hazardous waste generator, scheduling an in-house hazardous waste audit regularly will help you be prepared for inspections conducted by federal, state, or local authorities at any time.
What is the difference between medical waste and biohazardous waste? These terms are often used interchangeably and, in truth, are related types of waste generated at and by healthcare facilities.
Disposing of grow room waste legally is one component of the burgeoning cannabis business that few growers likely consider when entering the cannabis market.
Fluorescent light bulbs and lamps are well-regarded for their energy efficiency and long service hours. However, it’s important to know how to dispose of fluorescent light bulbs and lamps because fluorescent lights contain heavy toxic metals that are reg…
In addition to historical environmental due diligence objectives in healthcare, robust state and federal regulations have added a new layer of responsibility to healthcare providers.
Hospitals in the United States produce over 5.9 million tons of medical waste annually. This doesn’t include medical waste from other healthcare facilities like family doctors’ offices, pharmacies, and dental offices. Of that 5.
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) and other medical waste contaminated with the virus.
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 be analyzed and properly categorized be…
Preparing for an audit by your state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may seem daunting.
Chemistry and other science programs in schools can be inherently dangerous if not managed properly. The U.S. Department of Education and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have a variety of regulations in place for chemicals in schools to protect y…
Radioactive material is unique in that it is not disposed of by one of the normal means. Those normal means entail fuel blending, incineration, recycling, and neutralization.
Dangerous goods and hazardous materials are littered with various markings and labels. Each identifier on a package is there to alert you, transporters, and handlers of the inherent risks contained in the package.
If you operate a facility that uses hazardous materials, you must have standard operating procedure (SOP) documents illustrating how to perform tasks. An SOP is a set of instructions describing how to perform activities safely.
Antifreeze, often called coolant, is a yellowish-green liquid lubricant for moving parts in a machine, such as a water pump. Coolant prevents the water in a radiator and engine from freezing in cold temperatures and boiling over in hot temperatures.
Are you having trouble shipping lab samples or dangerous goods from your workplace? Chemical samples must often be shipped for analysis to labs across the country and sometimes the world.
Medical waste, often called biohazardous waste, biomedical waste, infectious waste, red bag waste, etc., is infectious or potentially infectious to humans or animals.
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 a…
Many customers ask us why we pour what looks like gravel or dirt into their containers of hazardous waste or dangerous goods shipments. Like shipping any material, hazardous goods need something to cushion them during shipment.
Did you know that mercury waste can permanently damage the nervous system? According to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, it is estimated that 630,000 children are born in the United States with a toxic level of mercury in their system.
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976 was set forth by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to govern hazardous wastes from cradle to grave.
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 can cause cancer, an explosion, a fire…
In 1976, legislation called the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) was passed in the United States. It set up the framework for proper waste management.
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 label information.
A facility’s generator status significantly determines its hazardous waste collection requirements under federal laws established by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
