Safety Data Sheets (also known as Material Safety Data Sheets) are a common sight in workplaces across the country but some employees may still be unaware of what an SDS is and how it affects them. OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard requires them to be made available to employees of businesses that work with or otherwise […]
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Hazardous chemicals can be found in nearly every home and business. The chemicals that are generally used as cleaners and coatings can cause injury if they are ignitable, corrosive, toxic or reactive. When these products from private residences are no longer needed or have expired, the EPA classifies them as Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and […]
Protect Environmental responds to spills and waste problems on a daily basis. Part of our job is to recognize the inherent dangers associated with the materials that are or could be present and how to handle them safely. The wastes classified as D001 are such wastes that require special handling and disposal. The D001 Code The […]
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 […]