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Environmental Health and Safety, Hazardous Chemicals, Chemical Inventory, Chemical Safety, Pollution

EHS History: The Origin of PCBs and Their Impact Today

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (or PCBs) are a classification of organic man-made chemicals that includes carbon, hydrogen, and chlorine atoms. Many of a PCB's physical and chemical characteristics are determined by the amount of chlorine atoms present and the location...
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Hazardous Chemicals, Chemical Inventory, Regulatory Compliance

Overhauling Your Chemical Inventory Program? Here’s How to Start

Although there are distinct chemical inventory challenges among organizations within different industries, any institution that has chemicals onsite will benefit from an effective chemical...
BY Carly Fokos July 29, 2021

Hazardous Chemicals, Chemical Safety, Industrial

Are PFAS the New PCBs?

PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are a very well-known hazardous substance across the United States. PCBs came to the forefront of environmental policy when the EPA developed regulations under the
BY Katherine Nicholson April 8, 2021
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Lab Safety, Hazardous Chemicals, Life Sciences

6 Safety Practices for Highly Hazardous Lab Chemicals

The laboratory is a place of experimentation and exploration, but it can also be a place that poses risks to workers. Especially since they are constantly exposed to the possibility of injuries if...
BY TEI Experts April 6, 2021
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Hazardous Chemicals, Hazardous Waste Management

Discussing Different Waste Types and Management Solutions

Waste comes in all shapes and forms, with some materials being compatible for storage and disposal. It’s important to be able to identify what types of waste your facility is dealing with to best...
BY Jasmine Sherren February 11, 2021
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Hazardous Chemicals, Chemical Inventory, Life Sciences

Making Sense of the Expiration or Retest Date on Your Lab's Chemical Bottles

One of the most common issues found during a typical high-haz walkthrough of any lab is the presence of chemicals kept and used past their expiration date. While it may not seem like a big deal to...
BY Roan Biron August 15, 2019

Hazardous Chemicals, Chemical Safety

Dangers of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

You’ve likely used or handled consumer products, such as nonstick cookware, pizza boxes, and stain-resistant fabrics, that contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are a diverse...
BY Maria Borejsza-Wysocka June 19, 2019
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OSHA, Hazardous Chemicals, Chemical Safety, Industrial

OSHA's Process Safety Management Standard: Is Your Facility Affected?

It's no secret that OSHA has been busy when it comes to monitoring facilities with highly hazardous chemicals (HHCs). Since 2010, OSHA has issued more than 69 enforcement cases regarding Process...
BY Rick Foote May 23, 2017
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Hazardous Materials, Lab Safety, Hazardous Chemicals

Are You Managing Your High-Haz Chemicals Properly? Take the Quiz to Find Out

With a variety of chemicals in most labs and several regulatory bodies to remain in compliance with, it's difficult to have a successful high-haz program.
BY TEI Experts February 29, 2016
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