Determining whether or not an area is going to be considered a hazardous (classified) location is critical to the type of construction, wiring methods involved, and the overall safety of the intended ...

Explosive gas atmospheres are a constant consideration in the design and operation of ships, FPSOs and offshore platforms. From cargo pump rooms to vent masts, every area where flammable vapor might ...

Technical guidance on how to assess and classify hazardous waste has been published for public consultation. The guidance has been produced by the Environment Agency and clarifies existing criteria ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will soon publish new rules that provide tailored standards for handling hazardous-waste pharmaceuticals in the health care sector. The rules streamline ...

EXCLUSIVE: A project is underway in the construction sector to test waste wood for any hazardous content. Early findings suggest that some treated wood arising from the demolition of buildings built ...

Environmental groups have long pushed for coal ash, a by-product of coal burning energy production that contains toxic contaminants, to be classified as a hazardous material. While the EPA announced ...