Most companies, to one degree or another, transport, handle or store chemical products. The presence of these chemical products means that the possibility of a spill exists as well. Managers at small businesses with a handful of employees may not face the same level of risk that large industrial companies do, but they can still […]
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There are many elements that display the properties necessary to be considered a metal. Although almost 80% of the elements listed on the periodic table are thought of as metals, only a handful are classified as being potentially toxic and harmful to the environment. These elements include well known metals such as Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, […]
At Protect Environmental we believe that knowledge is critical to waste management and spill response. If your company generates hazardous waste, universal waste or other regulated waste you must comply with stringent EPA and DOT guidelines when disposing of these wastes. Generators in the state of Texas must also comply with regulations established under Title […]
No matter what companies try to do to avoid chemical spills, unforeseen factors will lead to accidental releases of chemicals or materials into the environment. The Federal and state governments have many rules regarding how spills of hazardous and non-hazardous materials should be handled. In the state of Texas, the regulations for spills and required […]
Contingency Planning, Business Risk Assessment and Emergency Procedures for Texas What is a Contingency Plan? A contingency plan is a plan devised for a specific situation when things could go wrong. Contingency plans are often devised by governments, business organizations and schools who want to be prepared for anything that could happen. Why would my […]