Sentences with phrase «hazardous chemicals used»

That's where hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing were found in the village's water system.

Martens said the DEC was learning from Pennsylvania, which also experience flooding during the remnants of Tropical Strom Lee, and was able to contain the hazardous chemicals used in hydrofracking.

Not exact matches

While the use of caramel coloring is currently approved by the FDA, Hari believes that caramel coloring is «one of the most hazardous chemicals being added to our food.»

Securing dangerous or controlled substances: Businesses in a wide range of industries use biometric devices — with hand - readers being a particularly popular option — to help monitor access to toxic chemicals, radioactive waste, narcotic drugs and other potentially hazardous materials.

Given that these contractors typically use chemicals, some of which may be hazardous and damaging, you need to protect against liability and protect your property and valuables.

Foodstocks are continuously piling up but so are the number of people without access to adequate food, those suffering from hunger and starvation, while in the meanwhile there has taken place a major decline in the quality of food available to the people, thanks to the excessive use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, more so in the poorer countries as the more hazardous pesticides are banned in the rich countries and both exported to and dumped in the poor countries.

And toxic chemicals that emit hazardous air pollutants are used during manufacturing.

Some of the chemicals that are used in conventional cotton farming are extremely hazardous and, even though these chemicals are applied during cotton production, they have been detected in non-organic cotton clothing.

Not only that, but the pesticides used are some of the most hazardous ones out there and all of the earth - destructing chemicals used to grow conventional cotton fabric, they are often further processed with other destructive agents.

OPPONENT But I've heard they often use hydrochloric acid and other hazardous chemicals.

A multi-pronged legislative package passed in honor of Earth Day aims to make New York State more environmentally friendly by banning the use of dangerous chemicals, setting clearer policies for disposing of hazardous waste and protecting New York's wetlands.

The hazardous man - made chemical, perfluorooctanoic acid or PFOA, has been used since the 1940s to make industrial and household products such as nonstick coatings, specialty tapes and heat - resistant wiring.

Internal state documents obtained by the Times Union also show that environmental officials were aware the hazardous man - made chemicals were flowing from smokestacks used at similar manufacturing plants in Hoosick Falls, as well as in Bennington, Vt., and Merrimack, N.H.

The DEC will look into facility operations including chemical storage and use practices, and whether the company is complying with regulations on hazardous waste management, emergency response plans and staff training.

«If everybody has a different definition of what is hazardous and doesn't fully disclose the chemicals they use, then it is going to be awfully difficult to compare,» says Lauren Heine, co-director of Clean Production Action, an advocacy group based in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Although the European Union's (E.U.) Restriction on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) went into effect in 2006 — effectively banning new electronics (pdf) that contain certain levels of lead, cadmium, mercury and other toxic chemicals — lead has been difficult to phase out due its versatility.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) appears to no longer be releasing preliminary assessments of potentially hazardous new chemicals or new uses of existing chemicals, according to documents reviewed by E&E News.

But while chlorine is good at activating the strong bonds of molecules, which allows manufacturers to synthesize the products we use on a daily basis, it can be an insidious chemical, sometimes escaping into the environment as hazardous byproducts such as chloroform and dioxin.

She spends most of her time giving advice to residents dealing with oil, chemical and hazardous waste spills and pollution, using her expertise to expose malfeasance by entrenched corporate interests without a second thought to her own personal safety.

The Georgetown University Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) provides oversight and guidance in human subject research; animal care and use; biosafety; chemical safety; radiation safety; occupational health; export controls; conflict of interest; handling of hazardous, controlled or regulated substances; material transfers; and research misconduct.

If widely used, this technology has the potential to eliminate millions of gallons of wastewater per year and reduce the use of a hazardous chemical by 50 percent.

Risk Assessment Form (3) Required for projects using hazardous chemicals, activities or devices, and some PHBA's including protists, composting, coliform test kits, decomposition of vertebrate organisms and microbial fuel cells and must be completed and signed by the DS or QS prior to student experimentation.

Environmental Chemistry (ENV): The study of chemical species in the natural environment, including the effects of human activities, such as the design of products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances.

Bushdid said in vitro models are gaining momentum in toxicology, which provides scientific analysis of potentially hazardous chemicals and investigates the toxic properties of new substances being used in consumer products and industrial settings.

School grounds should be inspected for potential hazards such as: • Verandah poles outside doorways, in thoroughfares or in situations where students are unlikely to see them, especially while running; • Steps and changes in level which are poorly proportioned, difficult to see or lack handrails; • Fencing, gates and railings which students climb and which have structural problems, sharp protrusions, splinters or other hazards; • Trip hazards at ground level — protruding drainage pit covers, irregular paving, cracks or tree roots in thoroughfares, broken off post or other remnants of old structures; • Loose gravely surfaces on slopes and where students run; • Slippery patches which may stay damp in winter; • Rocks which students can fall onto or throw around; • Embankments which students can slip down or which have protruding sharp objects; • Blind corners in busy areas; taps and hoses which are positioned where students play or walk; window glass at low levels through which students could fall; • Holes, cracks or exposed irrigation fixtures in ovals; • Trees or shrubs with poisonous parts, sharp spikes or thorns or branches at eye level; • Splinters and deteriorating timbers in seats, retaining edges and other wooden constructions; • sSeds or other areas with hazardous chemicals or machinery to which students have access; rubbish skips which students can climb into or around, or which place students at risk when trucks enter the school; • Areas within the site used for car parking when students are present; and, • Sporting equipment such as goal posts or basketball rings which have structural or other design or maintenance problems.

Meanwhile, use of potentially hazardous chemical substances, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium has been drastically reduced.

Many chemicals used mainly in the winter can be hazardous and even deadly to a dog.

The truth, according to Bird and cosmetic scientists, is that unprotected, unpreserved products with risks of contamination can be potentially more hazardous than the chemicals used to preserve them.

In the studios, all light bulbs are eco-friendly and high efficiency, all paper and stationary is made from recycled materials, and green cleaning products are used to eliminate the release of hazardous chemicals into the environment.

This is great because we can regrow trees we use no hazardous and dangerous chemical in the production.

Some major sources of hazardous air pollutants such as the Deer Park chemical manufacturing in Houston, TX (a subsidiary of OxyChem), could increase its emissions of hazardous air pollutants from 0.64 to nearly 25 tons per year if it stops using MACT to control emissions.

«The purification system uses a three step process: 1) Filter the water, capturing parasites such as giardia, cryptosporidium, amoebas, and anything larger than 1 micron in size; 2) remove hazardous chemicals (VOCs, chlorine, arsenic, mercury, lead, chromium) and bacteria; 3) use UV light to kill microbes.»

Bhopal raised awareness for care in placing dangerous installations and for using less hazardous chemicals wherever possible.

The organization has been fighting for employers to place restrictions on the use of hazardous chemicals in salons, but the cosmetology industry has been pushing back.

The organization has also asked nail polish companies to limit the use of more hazardous chemicals in their products and many have said they've complied.

A business that uses a lot of hazardous chemicals will have higher premiums than one that uses only a few.

Waste disposal including proper disposal of used chemicals and potentially hazardous materials

Ensured container safety instructions are adhered when using hazardous chemicals to determine proper personnel protective equipment and protective gear.

Trained in the proper use and containment of hazardous material; complying with OSHA standards and practices of MSDS filed chemicals

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Acted as an active member of the team that headed a clean drive performed for the Earth Day in 2010 • Wrote a booklet on the safe use of hazardous chemicals especially around children

Occupational Health and Safety Officer SEDONA COMPASS, Binghamton, NY (1/1995 to 6/2002) • Inspected workplace area and equipment to determine possible hazardous situations • Ascertained the workplaces conformed to organizational procedures and safety standards • Trained personnel to make good use of protective equipment such as hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses and safety helmets • Oversaw the storage of dangerous materials such as chemicals • Identified and test workplaces for potential accident and health hazards such as toxic fumes and gas - air mixtures • Took corrective actions to ensure eradication of hazardous materials in the air

Highlights Successfully handled three tons of trash throughout the year at prior position Uniquely dedicated approach to sanitation and waste management Experience handling hazardous chemicals Introduced use of apps such as Cheddar for workplace task management Ability to lead team in accomplishing tasks as a group Familiar with correct cleaning protocol Received satisfactory feedback regarding cleanliness of facility at prior position Knowledge of hazardous waste handling techniques Experience Janitorial Staff 12/1/2012 — Current Harpursville Unified School District — Keep all areas of the school clear of litter or spills.

One unit became available and a new potential tenant (coming through a real estate agent) was going to set up a shop providing a polyurethane - based product that required the use of at least one hazardous chemical on site.

Sold in packaging which is 20 % recycled, the paint is 90 % less solvent than standard emulsions and has carbon footprint that is 50 % lower than other ranges, highlighting Dulux's commitment to reducing fuel consumption and the use of hazardous chemicals.