Workplace Safety Articles and News

Safety Showers and Emergency Eye Washes in the Food Service Industry

Jun 15, 2021

Eyewash stations and safety showers are often overlooked in the foodservice industry. People tend to think that these stations are for applications that involve the use of dangerous chemicals or materials. However, the regulations concerning these fixtures could apply to your restaurant or eatery.

How to Empty and Clean Spill Containment Berms

Jan 19, 2021

Workplace spills should be promptly taken care of, so it's important to keep effective spill containment equipment in your facility. But how do you clean the equipment after use? Learn best practices for emptying and cleaning a spill containment berm from our safety experts.

Recycling Aerosol Cans in the Golden State

Jan 19, 2021

As reported by Reuters in its 2014 article, AT&T reached a settlement with the state of California to pay $52 million in penalties and environmental compliance. Investigators found the company illegally disposed of hazardous waste (including aerosol can disposal) at facilities across the state over a nine-year period. They sent this waste to ordinary landfill sites not permitted to receive contaminants.

Where to Place Your Industrial Safety Cabinet

Jan 19, 2021

Not everyone knows where you should place your industrial safety cabinets within your facility. Here are some best safety practices from our experts when placing and using industrial safety cabinets in the workplace.

Are Aerosol Cans Recyclable?

Jan 19, 2021

Throwing aerosol cans in the trash can cause dangerous aerosol can explosions. But spent cans need to be disposed of somehow. Are aerosol cans recyclable in your municipal recycling program? Find out why adding an Aerosolv aerosol recycling system to your program makes sense.

Top Reasons Why Vocational Schools Need Aerosol Recycling Programs

Jan 19, 2021

Vocational or trade schools strive to produce graduates with a comprehensive education. But during that training, they consume a large amount of product in aerosol cans. Learn why aerosol recycling makes sense for vocational programs.

Propane Canister Recycling – Avoid Expensive Disposal Costs

Jan 19, 2021

Many companies use propane, propylene, mapp or calibration gas cylinders. Spent propane canisters fall under hazardous waste while still under pressure, making them very expensive to dispose. Learning how to recycle propane canisters can help companies save money.

Recycle Aerosol Cans and Save Money

Jan 19, 2021

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How to Dispose of Spray Paint and Other Aerosol Cans

Jan 19, 2021

According to Recycling International, the United States produces 3.5 billion aerosol cans every year. But many users don’t realize recycling spent cans is the most efficient and cost-effective aerosol can waste disposal method.

Aerosol Can Disposal in Auto Service Shops

Jan 19, 2021

The American automotive market is growing. Suppliers provide many vehicle maintenance products in aerosol cans. But, used cans are hazardous waste. For some auto service shops, aerosol can disposal costs are an unwelcome threat to their bottom lines.