Does your organization ship materials regulated by the Department of Transportation? Did you know that all hazardous wastes are regulated as hazardous materials? If so, it is critical that you ensure each shipment meets the specifications for drum closures. This would apply whether you are shipping virgin or waste materials, in new or reconditioned drums…. Read More
Is your staff trained in First Aid and CPR? Do you have adequate first aid kits? Does your staff know where to find your AED and how to use it in an emergency? Operating during a global pandemic looks different compared to less than a year ago. One thing hasn’t changed though: When staff is… Read More
AND MUCH MORE THAN YOU MAY THINK (Originally published May 2021.) As we mark a year of businesses operating during a worldwide pandemic, it is a good time to give your facilities and operations a thorough review. Are you overlooking – or delaying – improvements needed to achieve or maintain regulatory compliance? Have you moved… Read More
(Originally published February 2021.)With a new month comes a fresh start; an opportunity to look at your emergency response plan to ensure that you’re prepared. At Turnkey Compliance Solutions, we have expanded our CPR AED and First Aid training program to meet the needs of our clients, especially those with changing operations due to Covid-19…. Read More
If your facility has a spray booth, it is important that you provide adequate clearance around it to ensure you’re in compliance with OSHA regulations. In most cases, that means that “each spray booth shall be separated from other operations by not less than 3 feet, or by a greater distance, or by such partition… Read More
As employers continue to navigate the unique challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic, one thing is clear: Stronger workplace guidance is being issued by the US Department of Labor, and employers should be prepared. Earlier this year, OSHA alerted employers of updated worker safety guidelines for coronavirus protection programs to mitigate and prevent the spread of… Read More
This blog is the first in a two-part series regarding stormwater management regulations as discussed below and best management practices, which will be presented in our September 2nd blog post. What Is Stormwater Runoff and What Are Its Impacts? Stormwater runoff is rain or snowmelt that flows over land, instead of percolating into the soil…. Read More
Water is an important resource that we all have a responsibility to protect. In general, pollution from cesspools and failed septic systems can damage well water and surface waters that we rely on for drinking water. The typical pollutants in household wastewater are nitrogen, phosphorous, and disease-causing bacteria and viruses. According to the Environmental Protection… Read More
Many people may ask: What is a Brownfield, and why would my company consider purchasing one? It should be noted, though, that just because a site is known or found to be contaminated does not mean that it is automatically eligible for funding under federal or local Brownfield programs. Applying to a Brownfield program is… Read More
First written by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1993, ASTM e1527, better known as the Standard Practice for Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, is due for an update in 2021. The standard was last updated in 2013 and is updated every 8… Read More