Tech Bulletins
Tips for Safely Using Powder Actuated Tools
What are powder actuated tools? Powder actuated tools (PATs) are fastening devices used to connect material to hard surfaces such as steel, masonry and concrete. PATs have three key components: The fastener which is manufactured with special steel and heat treated...
Think You Know Ink (As a Universal Waste)?
Inks play an important role in the operations of many businesses. If you’re operating in Ohio and have waste inks, did you know you may be able to dispose of them as universal waste? Having this knowledge may save you time and resources. The 2017 Ohio EPA rule change...
Coronavirus: Know the Facts and How to Protect Yourself and Others
Updated 2/28/20 Learn the latest from the CDC (updated daily). The buzz of coronavirus is real but it’s important to know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration states that “There is no evidence of ongoing transmission of COVID-19 in the United States...
Tech Bulletin: Do You Need a Department of Transportation Hazmat Security Plan?
Shippers, receivers or carriers of certain types and quantities materials are required to have a Department of Transportation (DOT) security plan to protect shipments from security risks, such as theft or sabotage. Security plan requirements are spelled out in 49 CFR...
Tech Bulletin: Fleet Safety
Have vehicles and will travel? If your company has a fleet, follow these tips to mitigate risk on the road.Have vehicles and will travel? If your company has a fleet, follow these tips to mitigate risk on the road. Curb Distracted Driving A study done by the...
Tech Bulletin: Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule
**The rule is effective as on October 2020. Read the latest here. Ohio is currently in the rule making process of adopting federal Generator Improvements Rule. Ohio EPA has come out with a draft version of the rule (along with other rules) for Interested Party...
Tech Bulletin: Microlearning for Environmental, Health and Safety
Have you ever heard of microlearning? Maybe not, but it would be a safe guess to say that at some point in your life, possibly even today, you participated in a microlearning session. Have you ever watched a short how-to video on YouTube? Or do you get a word of the...
Tech Bulletin: Improving Your Safety Culture with Leading Indicators
What do: Safety committee participation; The percentage of monthly safety inspections completed; and The number of workers wearing hearing protection All have in common? They’re all examples of leading indicators that can be used to improve your company’s culture of...
Tech Bulletin: What is an “Empty” Container?
It doesn’t matter if you’re a glass (ahem) container half empty or half full person. This article about “empty” containers will help everyone better understand EPA and DOT hazardous materials/waste shipping regulations.Shipping and disposing of hazardous...