Pollution Control
Non-Hazardous Waste has Become Hazardous
Question: We have a captive, acid zinc plating operation at our facility.
Read MoreOil SPCC Plan
While the oil spill was contained and caused little environmental damage, our newspaper reported yesterday that the facility was fined for failure to have an Oil SPCC plan. I never heard of this regulation.
Read MoreTackling Hazardous Waste Violations
Here's a look at some of the most common hazardous waste violations in electroplating facilities, and what can be done to prevent or correct them...
Read MoreAnother Visit to RoHS
Question: Our company is a manufacturer and distributor of fasteners and electronic components that are sold throughout North America and Europe.
Read MoreFor Fleetwood RV, Air Pollution Control Gets Great Mileage
In an effort to satisfy the changing demands of its customers, Fleetwood RV - one of the nation's largest makers of recreational vehicles - recently opened a pair of state-of-the-art paint facilities...
Read MoreImplementing OSHA’s Confined Spaces Standard
I have always struggled to understand the applicability of the OSHA’s Permit-Required Confined Spaces standard and how best to go about properly implementing a program. Please shed some light on an approach someone like myself may follow to make certain we achieve compliance with this standard and protect my employees.
Read MoreSulfuric Emissions from Electrocleaning
Question: My company operates a non-production electroforming line that vents into the plant environment.
Read MoreReporting Sulfuric Acid
Question: Steve, I am the H&S coordinator of a manufacturing facility and I also have some environmental responsibilities.
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