Every year on June 24, National Upcycling Day encourages us to rethink what we throw away. While recycling often takes center stage in conversations about sustainability, upcycling highlights an even more effective strategy: reuse. Within the waste management hierarchy, reuse is prioritized above recycling because it extends the life of materials without the additional energy…
Every March, most of the United States “springs forward” as Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins. While the time change only shifts the clock by one hour, its effects can extend beyond sleepy mornings and darker early evenings. For workplaces—especially those in construction, manufacturing, logistics, and other safety-sensitive industries—the disruption to sleep schedules and routines can increase the…
Often times we don’t think about what acronyms might stand for. For the types of industries that cover HAZWOPER, it’s important to understand what it means and what is involved with HAZWOPER Training. HAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. It is an OSHA regulation (29 CFR 1910.120) designed to protect workers handling…
Do you know what regulated hazardous waste in California is? Do you handle or manage hazardous waste at your facility? Are you familiar with terminology like cradle-to-grave, RCRA Land Disposal Restrictions (LDRs) as well as universal hazardous waste? Do you know about California’s exemptions for particular hazardous waste streams like empty containers, used oil filters…
Last month, JJ Keller held an online training on Top EHS Practices. At ETAC, we pride ourselves on maintaining the most up to date regulations in the training that we provide for our HAZWOPER and safety classes. This training was a great way to sum up what you and your teams should be doing to…
As we have seen the news in Southern California, wildfires have been devastating the communities in the area. Wildfires can spread quickly and unpredictably, so it’s critical to prepare ahead of time. In this topic, we’ll cover a handful of ways to prepare and stay safe during wildfires. Protect Your Home Clear your yard of…
