Containment or Compliance? Dispelling the myths

Spill containment is a requirement of federal, state and local fire and hazardous material codes, regulations, ordinances and guidelines. While these vary by municipality, recent fire codes for stand-by battery systems call for approved methods and materials for acid spill control and neutralization. When viewed as a commodity, spill containment materials appear to have similar traits and features.

Avoid Fines for Improper Fluorescent Lamp Disposal

Fluorescent bulbs fall under universal waste rules enforced by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) since they contain mercury which is harmful to people and the environment. Companies that don't follow proper disposal methods face steep penalties. The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) was found to be improperly disposing fluorescent bulbs during an EPA inspection and fined $43,875.