When a hazardous materials spill happens, everything changes in seconds. What you do next can mean the difference between a small cleanup and a major disaster. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were more than 22,500 hazardous materials incidents in 2023, causing $115 million in damages. That’s not just a number, it’s a […]
When you envision hazardous waste, do you think of oozing liquids that are covered with cross-bone and skull stickers? This sort of image can definitely fall within the hazardous waste category. However, almost any manufacturing process or industry can create hazardous waste. There are other kinds of hazardous waste that you might not realize are […]
When you buy a new house or move into a new office, you will most likely be provided with a radon disclosure that tells you whether the seller has any knowledge of elevated levels of radon on the property. This is a newer type of disclosure and reflects the growing awareness of the dangers of […]
The rule is only in the proposal stage right now, but the EPA looks to be adding to it’s 1988 underground storage tank technical, financial responsibility, and state program approval regulations. From the EPAs proposal: Proposed changes include: Adding secondary containment requirements for new and replaced tanks and piping; adding operator training requirements; adding periodic […]
