By: Elizabeth Dickinson, JD
Are you in compliance when it comes to container management?
The most common Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulatory violations cited by state environmental regulatory agency inspectors are in connection with containers of hazardous waste. So, what are the most common mistakes in managing containers, and how can you avoid them and the civil penalties that might result?
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Read tips from our expert concerning container management and frequent violations. This article offers advice on what you can do to head the violations off before they occur. Read More
Tip: Hang your inspection log on a clipboard in the storage area. When it isfull, file it in your permanent records.
This may not be a best practice. If there happens to be a fire in the storage area (possible especially if storing ignitible or incompatible materials), then the records may be lost in the fire. Any agency inspection resulting from the fire could reveal the lack of documentation and result in a violation.