Tag: Hazardous-Waste
U.S. Hospitals Not Prepared To Deal With Ebola
Hospitals are not fully prepared to handle medical waste from Ebola and other deadly viruses on-site, according to the Healthcare Coalition for Emergency Preparedness.
Containment of Hazardous Materials
Hazardous material containment systems require routine maintenance and inspection to ensure their integrity. Their regulation is primarily handled by the EPA which regulates two types of storage systems: Portable storage containers, such as portable tanks and 55-gallon drums; and fixed tank systems.
Guidance Offered To Schools For Handling Potential PCB-Containing Dust
Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools (PC4HS) is providing guidance on handling potential PCB-containing dust in academic environments.
Contractor Cited By OSHA For Wall Collapse, Fall Hazards
Cesar Mendoza, d.b.a. KI Management cited by US Labor Department’s OSHA for wall collapse, fall hazards at construction work site; faces more than $190,000 in proposed fines.
WHITE PAPER: Hazards in Store – A Waste Handling Primer For Retailers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state governments have recently shone the spotlight on retailers’ role as hazardous waste generators, hitting these companies with tens of millions of dollars in fines based on violations of state and federal hazardous waste laws. This white paper from PRSM reviews the options for retailers.
P-433 Ship Shape from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co.
This UN Certified container is suitable for collecting and transporting oil-based paints and stains, paint thinner, degreasers, aerosol paints, household batteries, and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
Legislation Addresses Mercury Vapor Risks of Unsafe Fluorescent Lamp Packaging
This new Washington State legislation is set to be the precursor of future state and federal legislation as awareness of mercury vapor dangers increases.