by Environmental Risk Management | Apr 7, 2014 | Environmental Services, Industrial Health & Safety Services
Moisture in buildings and common structural problems allow mold to exist indoors. Mold creates and indoor problem that is unhealthy for it’s inhabitants. So make sure to find areas where mold is most likely to occur and if you see a problem, fix it quickly...
by Jim Davis, Environmental Risk Management | Mar 28, 2014 | Environmental Services
Hazardous waste containers are the most common unit used to store and transport hazardous waste because they are relatively cheap and easy to handle compared to tanks and surface impoundments. Also, containers are a good option for hazardous waste handlers who want to...
by Jim Davis, Environmental Risk Management | Mar 27, 2014 | Environmental Services, Industrial Health & Safety Services
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires that anyone who wants to manufacture or import a chemical not listed on the TSCA list of chemicals must notify the EPA at least 90 days before producing or importing the new chemical substance. TSCA also imposes...
by Jim Davis, Environmental Risk Management | Mar 20, 2014 | Environmental Services
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) performs its mission of protecting human health and the environment by providing research, monitoring our environment, as well as setting and enforcing environmental standards. The EPA performs inspections throughout a variety...
by Jim Davis, Environmental Risk Management | Mar 12, 2014 | Environmental Services, Industrial Health & Safety Services
Penalties and compliance upgrades can get really costly when an inspection by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) leads to and inspection by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the other way around. Many regulations by the EPA and OSHA...
by Jim Davis, Environmental Risk Management | Mar 5, 2014 | Environmental Services, Industrial Health & Safety Services
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through its hazardous material regulations (HMRs), specifies requirements for the safe transportation of hazardous materials in commerce by rail, aircraft, vessel, and motor vehicle. DOT has general requirements for the...
