What would you do with a million dollars? Would you quit your job and travel the world? Or maybe you would go the less traditional altruistic rout and help humanity by donating to charity. Either way, you wouldn’t hate the sudden windfall of cash. But on the complete opposite end of the pain-gain spectrum is…
Civil Penalties and Fines for Improper Disposal of Hazardous Waste Have Increased by 100 Percent Do you remember those paper towel commercials boasting which brand had better absorption for cleaning up small messes? We can’t say their slogans verbatim due to laws on copyright infringement, but the lumberjack approved brand flexed about being the superior…
With seasonal projects winding down with the arrival of cooler weather, now is a good time to take stock of your business and inventory. You’ve likely had a successful year. With demand for consumer products and building projects reaching pre-pandemic levels, your business probably had all the work it could handle. Even with labor shortages,…
Playing by the rules of compliant chemical storage is like playing a game of chess. Just as when it looks like you’re about move freely across the board, you get slapped with a technicality. Boom. You have to move back a few spaces. But it’s not your fault. Not Everyone knows that a knight can…
History is always better viewed in hindsight. We never know we are living through tumultuous times until years later. Without proper context, it’s impossible to understand how current events will shape the future. In the early months of WWII, the world didn’t understand the full scope of the international conflict. Many people thought it was…
Schools have become dangerous warzones when compared to the idyllic classrooms of our youth. Kids today face unprecedented dangers. School shootings have tragically come the norm. We all hold our collective breaths as our favorite daytime shows become routinely interrupted with breaking news of another ghastly shooting. But it’s not just crazed fanatics threatening our…
We live in the age of warning labels, and for good reason. Common sense and deduction belong to a bygone era. Can you believe that we still need ‘No Smoking’ signs at the fuel pump? Instead of evolving to avoid common everyday hazards, Americans seem to be collectively ‘dumbing down.’ With each passing day, we…
We live on the whims of change and the winds of uncertainty. In running and planning a business, you have to calculate risk and mitigate possible disaster. Mother Nature is one of those calculated risks. Hurricane Ian reminded us all last week who is really in charge. Many business owners will try to hedge against…
Life is full of sticky situations. Some spills and accidents are bigger than others. Other messes need more than a few paper towels to sop up the consequences of poor decisions. From an early age, we’re told that accidents are just a fact of life and to never sweat the small stuff. But there comes…
If you’re trying to avoid the pugnacious wrath of federal environmental inspectors, then now is the time to steer clear of the murky waters of improper storage. Navigating the difficult and wordy nature of federal regulations is never easy. For clear sailing through dense codes and legal standards, you will need a trusty enlightened source…