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Toxic Chemical in the News PFOS

Toxic Chemical PFOS – Recently in the News What to know about the Chemical PFOS A toxic chemical [Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS)] found in a common household product, ScotchgardTM, has recently been in the news.  Why?  Because EPA has lowered the threshold level for PFOS in drinking water.

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Turn-Key Environmental Announces STS Award

Turn-Key Environmental Announces State Term Schedule Award Turn-Key Environmental Consultants is happy to announce the award, of Ohio State Term Schedule 926 Environmental and Ecological Services. The award is an important milestone for Turn-Key Environmental Consultants (TKEC).  It allows TKEC to expand its presence in the public sector

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Brownfield Redevelopment Assistance

Brownfield Redevelopment Assistance What Does Brownfield Redevelopment Mean for a Community?  The U.S. EPA offers financial assistance to economically disadvantaged communities in need of revitalization.  Many of these areas contain vacant buildings and properties that have environmental issues like asbestos, lead, or soil and groundwater contamination.  A

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Brownfield Grants Help Ohio Communities

Ohio Brownfield Grants Help Local Communities Dayton included in distributions for Brownfield Grants in Ohio The U.S. EPA announced that the following communities will receive between $200,000 and $820,000 in Brownfield grant money for assessment  and cleanup activities:           Cuyahoga County Dayton Lorain

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Surviving an EPA Inspection – Part 4 Hazardous Waste Inspections

Hazardous Waste Inspections There are several different types of hazardous waste inspections involving : Planned Inspections to evaluate certain industry types (Small quantity generators or Large quantity generators) Complaint Inspections S. EPA Inspections Inspectors look at Used Oil waste, hazardous waste and universal waste.   Hazardous Waste requires

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OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout/Tagout Part III

Stay in Compliance with Hazardous Energy Lockout / Tagout Requirements OSHA standard 1910.147  What does the standard cover? This standard covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the unexpected energization or startup of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy, could

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OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout/Tagout – Part II

Staying in Compliance with OSHA Lockout / Tagout Requirements Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA standard 1910.147  OSHA Required Employee Training and Communication  The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the

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