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Hazardous Materials, Regulatory Compliance

Are You Prepared for the Tier II Reporting Deadline?

Hazardous substances are nuanced and complex—which may make mandatory Tier II reporting more difficult. If you have hazardous materials within your facility, don't delay preparation for the 2025 Tier II reporting deadline. Tier II reports, also called Emergency and...
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Hazardous Materials, Regulatory Compliance

Got Asbestos? Steps for Successful Abatement

Companies expanding their facilities or revamping their buildings and infrastructure may encounter asbestos—a dangerous substance that requires professional abatement.
BY Christopher Hamilton November 17, 2022
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Hazardous Materials, Chemical Management, Chemical Inventory

6 Ways Software Can Support Your Chemical Inventory Program

Maintaining a strong chemical inventory program is integral to keeping your lab running safely, efficiently, and compliantly. Whether you are improving on existing chemical inventory management...
BY TEI Experts December 7, 2021
6 Benefits of Chemical Inventory Software

Hazardous Materials, Waste Management

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...
BY TEI Experts October 5, 2021
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Hazardous Materials, Waste Management

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 TEI Experts April 8, 2021
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Hazardous Materials, Waste Management

Storing and Disposing of Flammable Liquids

Flammable liquids can be ignited by the smallest spark of electricity, including static electricity. Safe, flammable liquid disposal is vital for every business or homeowner. Examples of potentially...
BY TEI Experts February 16, 2021
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Hazardous Materials, Lab Management

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
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Hazardous Materials, Chemical Inventory, Life Sciences

Choosing the Right Chemical Inventory Software for You

If your company stores hazardous chemicals onsite you will, at some point, be required to present a legitimate chemical inventory to federal, state, or local authorities. Many companies have turned...
BY Roan Biron March 20, 2019
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Hazardous Materials, Safety

Evaluating Employee Exposure to Spor-Klenz

*Note: Updated guidance about employee exposure to cold sterilants can be found in our "Cold Sterilant Exposure: Know the Risks" blog. For many years, a class of non-bleach liquid sporicidal...
BY TEI Experts March 12, 2018
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Hazardous Materials, Waste Management

Disposing of Sodium Azide Solutions: What You Need to Know

Sodium azide (NaN3) is extremely toxic and potentially explosive under certain conditions. This azide compound is frequently used as a preservative in many reagents and stock solutions that are...
BY TEI Experts February 2, 2016
Disposal tanks for sodium azide solutions
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