5 Facts About Climate Change Hold Your Breathe Just in case you missed the latest news about climate change, sustained carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have crossed a threshold. The average broke through the 400 parts per million (ppm) threshold in March. The headlines have
Read more →Surviving an Ohio EPA Wastewater Inspection There are several different types of wastewater inspections that involve: Compliance Evaluation Inspections (a non-sampling inspection verifying permittee’s compliance with applicable permit self-monitoring requirements, effluent limits and compliance schedules) Reconnaissance Inspections (a brief visual inspection of the permittee’s treatment facility, effluents,
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Asbestos Pollution and Hazardous Material Exposure According to a blog by Kaitlyn Fusco on Asbestos.com, natural disasters, industrial accidents, and even acts of terrorism, often scatter hazardous materials, including asbestos, across miles and wide geographical areas. This often includes dust, soot, concrete powder, lead, from old paint,
Read more →Surviving an Ohio EPA Inspection – Part 2 by: Amy Wyatt As discussed in an earlier blog, being prepared is the best starting point for surviving an EPA inspection. By preparation, good record keeping throughout the year, and keeping up with requirements, the inspection itself will be
Read more →Surviving an Ohio EPA Inspection – Part 1 The General EPA Inspection Process by: Amy Wyatt When companies or businesses hear the phrase “EPA Inspection”, many tend to panic. It can be intimidating to have an inspector come in and pour through your files and scrutinize your
Read more →LEED Rating System & Indoor Air Quality A report from Environment & Human Health, Inc (EHHI) of the US argues that the USGBC’s LEED rating system favors energy efficiency over indoor environmental quality. “There is an urgent need to include human health in the definition of what
Read more →Tips for a Merry and Green Holiday Season Excerpt from Union of Concerned Scientists, Greentips There are simple ways to “green up” your holidays that may even save you money and spark new gift ideas. Keep these considerations in mind: Life span: Look for gifts that are long-lasting
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OSHA, GHS, and Your MSDS and Labels OSHA released its proposal to modify the current Hazard CommunicationStandard (HCS) to conform with the United Nations Globally HarmonizedSystem of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The proposed PSHA revisionsinclude both philosophical and tactical changes to Hazard Communication that havefar-reaching
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