by Peter Davis | Apr 4, 2016 | HazCom, OSHA
The Hazardous Communication Standard which was revised by OSHA to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals has reached the final compliance deadline. Midwest Environmental Services is aware of the June 1, 2016 date...
by Peter Davis | Oct 1, 2015 | Consulting, HazCom, Transportation, Waste Disposal
For a while the EPA and other stakeholders have sought to transform the hazardous waste manifest system from its current paper-based approach to one that takes greater advantage of electronic information technologies. Midwest Environmental Services generally supports...
by Peter Davis | Mar 2, 2015 | HazCom, OSHA, Recycling
Exit signs that glow in the dark often contain a radioactive gas called tritium. These signs do not require electricity or batteries and can be used where it is hard to install electrical signs. There are a couple of ways to know whether an exit sign contains tritium....
by Peter Davis | Feb 3, 2015 | HazCom, Transportation
Midwest Environmental Services is aware that The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has published rules specifically prohibiting commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who transport placardable quantities of hazardous materials from texting...
by Peter Davis | Jun 3, 2014 | HazCom
Did you know the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Midwest Environmental Services offers training to this revision of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), which...
