In the last post I summarized requirements for universal waste. One waste stream that falls into this category are bulbs (lamps). Did you know that not all lamps need to be managed as universal waste that, in fact, some are not even classified as hazardous waste or universal waste?
Tag: RCRA
Keep Employees Engaged In EHS Training with These Resources
In my previous post, Help EHSCSI: How Do I Keep Employees Engaged in EHS? I talked about having fun with an environmental, health and safety program–specifically including engaging elements into training. Following I have included a few resources that can help liven up trainings and keep employees engaged while also sending the right message. 1….
The Devil is in the Details…Hazardous Waste Training Requirements
In this series on hazardous waste we have discussed: defining hazardous waste; managing hazardous waste at home; determining generator status; hazardous waste accumulation and storage requirements. This article will review training requirements, one of the biggest violations that companies incur. The amount and type of training required is based upon the generator status of the company. …
The Devil is in the Details…Hazardous Waste Accumulation Areas
I have discussed identifying hazardous waste in What is Hazardous Waste? and determining hazardous waste generator status in The Devil is in the Details…What Type of Generator are You? Today we will tackle the issue accumulation time–the amount of time a hazardous waste generator is allowed to store hazardous waste on site. These requirements are…
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…
Managing Hazardous Waste at Home
Much discussion is centered around toxicity in our homes—chemicals in our cleaning products; cancer-causing materials in our cosmetics and skin care products. I recently read an article published in Globe and Mail entitled “Your manicure looks beautiful. But the health effects are ugly” about the occupational hazards associated with nail salons. The article highlighted…
What is Hazardous Waste?
Hazardous waste is one of the most regulated arenas within environmental compliance. Many industries and service providers utilize chemicals in their processes and the disposal of these materials is what creates hazardous wastes. Proper disposal is an important part of ensuring the cleanliness of our waters, soil, and air. Hazardous wastes are dangerous to the…