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Category Archives: Environmental issues
Xcel discontinues VSQG collection
According to the Ramsey County Hazardous Waste program: Xcel Energy is discontinuing their self-service fluorescent lamp collection, PCB services and their Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Collection site. The vendor list has been updated and is now available here.
Posted in Environmental issues, News
Tagged CHESS, hazardous waste, hazardous waste disposal, OSHA, Ramsey County, safety, very small quantity generator, VSQG
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Hazard Alert Regarding Snow Removal
As we post this, the Twin Cities are getting their first serious dose of snow so it is not hard to think about snow removal from rooftops. This is a serious hazard. Here is an OSHA Hazard Alert on the … Continue reading
Beat the Heat: Work, rest, shade
A friend of mine recently worked first aid at the MS150 bike ride in Minnesota. It was in the 90s with up to 30 mph winds–not the best conditions for a bike ride. Those weather conditions led to a lot … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental issues, Outdoor Safety, Personal Protective Equipment
Tagged CHESS, heat, heat illness, heat index, heat stress, OSHA, safety
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Free safety assistance in Minnesota
While we would love every company to hire us, we realize that resources (financial and personnel) are limited. Best to spend your dollars and time wisely. In Minnesota there are several non-enforcement resources available to small businesses: Fire assistance: Your … Continue reading
Wild Parsnip-nasty stuff in your garden, on the road
Wild parsnip, is a plant that grows along the side of roadways and in open areas, including gardens. It probably looks familiar. It causes “phyto-photodermatitis:” Its sap plus sunlight will make your skin redden and blister. One client employee told … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental issues, Home safety, Outdoor Safety, Safety tip
Tagged chemical exposure, CHESS, MNDOT, OSHA, poison ivy, poisonous plants, safety, sunlight, wild parsnip
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Environmental Assistance Grant Applications due June 14th
From the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency: Business focus of MPCA EA Grants – Apply by June 14th! On May 14, 2012, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced the opening of the Fiscal Years (FY) 2012-2013 Environmental Assistance (EA) Grant … Continue reading
Fire sprinklers help protect the environment
As captured on video, FM Global and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition conducted a study looking at the environmental impact of fires. Setting up two identical living rooms, they measured the pollutants, greenhouse gas emissions and water usage when both … Continue reading
Storm Safety
We are in storm season. Even if you are not a scuba diver, Divers Alert Network (DAN) has a great and interesting quiz on storm safety, accompanied by great photos. See how well you can do answering 12 questions that … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental issues, Home safety, Outdoor Safety
Tagged OSHA< CHESS, safety, storm knowledge, storm safety, tornado, tropical storm, weather alert
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Minnesota Twins do it, how about you?
The Minnesota Twins are working with Hennepin County to expand their recycling program stadium wide. According to Hennepin County GreenNotes, the Twins are adding plastic cup recycling to their plastic and metal bottle recycling. They have also expanded the organics … Continue reading