EPA Increases Transparency

Read more about the EPA's efforts to make information about its enforcement actions easily available to the public and other interested parties.  You can decide for yourself it it's a good thing.  I suggest regular training to preclude the need for any enforcement action.

2012 Emergency Response Guidebook

Coating Facility in South Carolina Faces Fines and Training

In addition to fines, the EPA enforcement action required them to conduct RCRA training for all hazardous waste personnel.  My point is:  My training could have prevented the violation and fines in the first place.

How do you Dispose of Aerosol Cans?

Everybody generates them - just check with your maintenance or custodial staff - but what do you do with them?  All too many wind up in the trash which may be a violation of the hazardous waste regulations under RCRA.  A better option is recycling, but how?

Ten Questions to Ask Your HazMat Employee Training Provider

The title says it all.  Read it.  Print it.  Keep it for your reference.

Who is Responsible for the Securing of HazMat Packages on a Motor Vehicle?

The shipper?  The carrier?  Both?  You may be surprised by the answer.  A sequel to the Mar-12, Vol. 2 article on shipper v. carrier responsibilities when shipping HazMat.  Be sure to identify your regulatory responsibility when it comes to securing HazMat packages for transportation.

Are you a Co-Generator of Hazardous Waste?

Little understood, but very important.  If you have contractors perform work at your site whose actions may generate a hazardous waste, are you confident they are in compliance with the regulations?  You could be held responsible if they are not.