The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin implementation and operation of the e-Manifest system on June 30, 2018. The e-Manifest requirements will be effective in all states on this date affecting to those required to use a hazardous waste manifest–generators; transporters; owners and operators of treatment, storage and disposal facilities (TSDF); and handlers of state-only…
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Biomedical Waste Management
Did you know the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not regulate biomedical waste at the federal level? Biomedical waste is typically regulated by the state and/or local government. In Florida it is regulated by the Department of Health but is delegated to the counties within the state. What is biomedical waste? The answer is: it…
Six Competence Boosting Strategies
The last thing most companies should want is to waste hundreds, possibly thousands, of hours and dollars; yet when we consider the ineffectiveness of most training that is exactly what occurs. The question we must consider is: “are the employees competent?” Are they able to perform the job or task in a way that meets…
The Devil is in the Details…What Type of Generator are You?
In What is Hazardous Waste? I talked about properly identifying hazardous waste by asking 10 key questions. Now that you have tools to identify hazardous wastes what are the next steps in managing hazardous waste in compliance with federal regulatory requirements? The RCRA regulations applicable to a particular business are based upon the amount of…
The ABCs of EHS Compliance–Part Two
Part One of The ABCs of EHS Compliance discussed the role of an environmental, health & safety (EHS) Professional. This article will review where to begin when implementing an EHS program or when improving an existing program. EHS is a broad field that encompasses many areas, a compliance evaluation or audit often reveals issues in…
Dollars and Sense: The Value of Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) compliance is often perceived as non-value added legal requirements; however there is data that supports the exact opposite. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) most recent annual report indicates that regulatory non-compliances in Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 cost businesses over $200 Million; this figure does not include fines resulting from non-compliances…