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Wall to Wall Tile and Stone of Vancouver, WA was recently cited more than $250,000 for workplace violations by the Washington Dept of Labor and Industries (L&I). Three of the company’s biggest violations included failing to control employee exposure to silica dust ($40,500), not developing a written respiratory protection program ($40,500), and failing to provide fit-testing for employee respirators ($40,500). According to L&I, the employees of Wall to Wall Tile and Stone were e …

Believe it or not, there could be a multitude of dangerous chemicals and toxins lurking in your home and infiltrating your household’s air. Everything from furniture and baby products to makeup and household accessories tend to be made with harmful ingredients, such as phthalates—and these are known for causing unhealthy side effects. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to minimize if not avoid dangerous chemicals within your home altogether. Modernize has put together a mini-guide …

CP Lab Safety’s new PHARMACY VIALS meet the needs of pharmacies, dispensaries and individuals while complying with CRC regulations. Novato, CA – Jan 8, 2016 …

January 13, 2016 U.S. EPA Approves California’s New Trash Control Policy Innovative standards will protect state's waterways SAN FRANCISCO –The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the State Water Resources Control Board’s new water quality standards for trash in California’s waters. The standards are part of the state’s new Trash Control Policy, designed to keep trash out of streams, lakes, bays, estuaries, coastal and ocean waters in California to protect people and the en …

We all want to do the right thing, but being environmentally friendly can be a challenge. Different hazardous materials require different handling. How do we dispose of all the leftover paint or dead batteries? Earth911 makes it easy. Just click the tab for the appropriate waste category, enter your zip code, and choose a location to drop off your materials. …