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What Is Mercury-Containing Equipment?

Mercury-containing equipment is any device that uses elemental mercury to operate. These items still appear in homes, hospitals, vehicles, labs, and industrial facilities—often in older equipment that has not been replaced.

The Definitive Guide to Lithium Battery Dangerous Goods Classification

The lithium battery dangerous goods class is Class 9 — Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials under DOT, 49 CFR, and international transport rules. Use up and down arrow keys to resize the meta box pane.

What Are EHS Training Courses and Why Are They Essential for Your Business?

EHS training courses teach employees and managers how to follow environmental, health, and safety practices—especially in workplaces that handle hazardous materials or waste.

The Complete Guide to Hazardous Material Transport Regulations

Why Hazardous Material Transport Regulations Matter for Your Business Hazardous material transport is the process of moving dangerous substances — chemicals, flammables, corrosives, radioactive materials, and more — safely and legally from one location…

Why Hazmat Safety Training is Critical for Compliance and Safety

Hazmat safety training is a federal requirement for any employee who handles, transports, or manages hazardous materials or waste.

Lab Pack Waste: The Complete Guide to Consolidation

Lab pack waste consists of small containers of hazardous chemicals—such as solvents, acids, reagents, and cleaners—that are sorted by compatibility and packed into larger DOT-approved drums for safe transport and disposal.

Everything You Need to Know About TSCA

Acronyms are incredibly useful for shorthand communication, but they frequently lead to confusion when multiple organizations, products, and regulatory bodies share the same letters. The acronym tcsa is a prime example of this phenomenon.

Why Shipping Batteries Internationally Is More Complex Than You Think

Shipping batteries internationally requires following strict rules that vary by battery type, transport mode, and destination country.

Laboratory Relocation Services: What Does a Relocation Include?

What does a laboratory relocation include? This is a question with a lot riding on the answer. Move the wrong item incorrectly, and you could damage a $500,000 instrument, lose irreplaceable samples, or face serious regulatory penalties.

How to Navigate Your First Hazardous Waste Removal Consultation

A hazardous waste removal consultation is the critical first step any business should take before attempting to store, transport, or dispose of regulated materials.

Hazardous Waste Blog

What Is Mercury-Containing Equipment?

The Definitive Guide to Lithium Battery Dangerous Goods Classification

What Are EHS Training Courses and Why Are They Essential for Your Business?

The Complete Guide to Hazardous Material Transport Regulations

Why Hazmat Safety Training is Critical for Compliance and Safety

Lab Pack Waste: The Complete Guide to Consolidation

Everything You Need to Know About TSCA

Why Shipping Batteries Internationally Is More Complex Than You Think

Laboratory Relocation Services: What Does a Relocation Include?

How to Navigate Your First Hazardous Waste Removal Consultation

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