The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets standards for facilities to abide by to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. One standard within 29 CFR 1910.1450 is referred to asRead More…
During the summer lull, your facility may have a scheduled shutdown or your school is free of students and other staff. These shutdowns are an excellent time to service equipment and toRead More…
Other than generating hazardous waste, many companies also generate electronic waste or “e-waste” but may not know it. Those computers you purchased from the big box stores have components to them thatRead More…
As of June 30th, 2018, The Environmental Protection Agency is establishing a new system for tracking hazardous waste shipments. This new system is known as the “e-Manifest” and its purpose is toRead More…
Schools are getting out and this time of year and our time is dedicated to schools, both private and public, undergrad and university. MLi Environmental understands that as the school year windsRead More…
Hazardous waste must be dealt with differently than normal waste or garbage in order to minimize its harmful effects on human health and the environment. Not doing so can net generators seriousRead More…
Let’s get compliant! If you read our last blog, we talked about the most common places to find hazardous chemicals in a school. Here we are going to give you tips onRead More…
There are many areas within schools where you will be shocked to find hazardous chemicals. It could be an outside storage shed, closet, classroom, or maintenance area; it is likely there isRead More…
Open Containers One of the most common violations and source of fines is for having open containers of hazardous waste. The regulations for this are very clear and state that containers ofRead More…
Working in a laboratory every day can bring excitement and daily surprises. What is even more interesting is the places you would not expect to find one of these laboratories. Brewery and Winery LaboratoryRead More…