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Hazardous Waste Materials Guide: Corrosive Liquids

In the pantheon of hazardous waste materials, Class 8 corrosive liquids and corrosive waste stand out from other hazardous materials because of one significant characteristic property—Class 8 corrosive materials are those that cause full thickness destruction of human skin at the point of contact within a specific time period.

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Hazardous Waste Manifest: What You Should Know

The hazardous waste manifest system was designed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to track the transit of hazardous waste from generator facilities where it was produced to off-site waste management facilities that can store, treat or dispose of the waste.

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Hazardous Waste Q&A: Can You Ship Lithium Batteries?

Wondering if you can ship lithium batteries? Just take a look around any office, house, shop, or store. The answer, of course, is yes! Lithium batteries are shipped daily around the world. They are found everywhere and used to power everything from small electronic devices like pacemakers and smartphones to large vehicles like forklifts and citywide electric buses.

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4 Ways Companies Fail DOT Hazmat Regulations (and How to Stay in Compliance)

DOT hazmat regulations are in place for a good reason—shipping hazardous material is risky business. Materials are classified as hazardous when they pose a risk to health, safety, property, and the environment. Any materials that hold hazardous properties are strictly regulated for shipping by the U.S. Department of Transportation, i.e., the DOT.

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How to Properly Dispose of Pool Chemicals

Learning or knowing how to properly dispose of pool chemicals is an important part of having a pool or hot tub, not only for the health of you, your family and friends but for the environment as well. Pool chemicals cannot simply be thrown out in the trash or into the recycling bin. Doing so can place many people at risk. If the chemicals spill or mix together, it may lead to serious consequences.

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Best Practices for Shipping Hazardous Materials

Shipping hazardous materials is no easy task. Any type of material to be shipped—gas, liquid or solid—that can pose a danger to people, property, and the environment is governed by a set of rules and heavily regulated to ensure safety, beginning with those who are preparing the shipping.

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Laboratory Waste Management 101: Ways to Improve Your Output

Laboratories will always inevitably produce hazardous waste, which, if improperly managed, can lead to safety issues, damage to the environment, or even catastrophic accidents. By reducing the amount of waste generated and altering how it’s managed, you can prevent health and safety risks and improve the efficiency of your system.

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A Guide to Hazmat Shipping Papers

Hazmat shipping papers are official documents that shippers prepare for carriers that provide critical information about the hazardous material being transported. Such papers serve as an official record of the material to ensure the proper handling and necessary emergency response information for first responders in the event of an incident.

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