PFAS or Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, have been around since the 1940s and are used in a wide-range of industrial and commercial applications and consumer products. Toxicological studies have shown that exposure to PFAS can potentially result in liver, endocrine, immunological, and reproductive effects, as well as cancer. The U.S. [...]
Proper management of hazardous chemicals is often overlooked by team members while management assumes proper information on the hazards was communicated. Facilities must pay attention to managing hazardous chemicals and management must afford the necessary resources. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specific requirements for handling Hazardous Materials [...]
As a seasoned asbestos inspector, this must be the number one misconception that most of my clients have about whether or not they need an asbestos survey. For some reason the conversation always ends up going a little something like this: Client: “Yeah business is really good and we are [...]
What most people don’t know is the EPA actually identified asbestos as a hazardous air pollutant back in March of 1971. Yes, 1971, almost 45 years ago. Following its designation, the EPA published the Asbestos National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) in April of 1973. This means the [...]
What most people don’t know is the EPA actually identified asbestos as a hazardous air pollutant back in March of 1971. Yes, 1971, almost 45 years ago. Following its designation, the EPA published the Asbestos National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) in April of 1973. This means the [...]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specific requirements for handling Hazardous Materials in Subpart H - Hazardous Materials 29 CFR 1910.101-1910.126. Facilities must pay special attention to managing hazardous chemicals and facility management must afford the necessary resources. This webinar will discuss the regulatory aspects and hazardous chemicals [...]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specific requirements for handling Hazardous Materials in Subpart H - Hazardous Materials 29 CFR 1910.101-1910.126. Facilities must pay special attention to managing hazardous chemicals and facility management must afford the necessary resources. This webinar will discuss the regulatory aspects and hazardous chemicals [...]
