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Wastewater Discharge Non-Compliance
Question: We operate a metal fabrication shop with our own five-stage iron phosphate washer.
Read MoreA Safety Note
In my July 2005 Plating Clinic column, I addressed a question regarding the electropolishing of gold.
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 MoreSafety In and Around the Powder Coating Line
While safety in the powder coating job shop has improved dramatically in recent years, accidents, injuries and work stoppages still occur today. For a better understanding of safety in and around the powder coating line, we asked a Certified Safety Professional to share with us his approach to safety...
Read MorePowder Sticking to Safety Glass
Question: I have a question regarding powder sticking to safety glasses.
Read MoreSafety Shower Correction
In the September 2003 edition of Products Finishing, there was a question in the Pollution Control Clinic that asked about eyewash stations and their requirements (www.pfonline.com/articles/clinics/0903cl_env2.html). Question: I am curious about the last paragraph that stated “eyewash equipment is recommended to meet the following: a) placed within 10 seconds travel time of a hazard, within 10 ft of strong acids or caustics.” I have found enough material on the 10-second guideline, but I am curious about the 10-ft recommendation.
Read MoreAir Permits and Dichromate Seals
Question: Are there any air regulations dealing with dichromate seal baths used in the anodize process?
Read MoreISO 14000: Environmental Management
What is it? What is required? Other companys' experiences...
Read MoreEPA Inspections
Question: We are an electroplating job shop and as a large quantity generator of hazardous waste, we recently received a letter from our state EPA that its representative will be inspecting our facility sometime in the next six months.
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