Author: International Enviroguard

Hurricane season typically puts coastal states on alert because catastrophic weather can cause property damage and disrupt communities for months. People who earn a living in the construction trades face economic and workplace hazards unique to their sector. The stunning devastation of communities...

Wood has been an essential part of modern life for centuries. We use wood for all kinds of products, including lumber for houses, paper for writing, and wood pulp for fuel.

Nanotechnology and materials are no longer science fiction. These inspiring innovations deliver significant healthcare advancements and improvements to everyday products that enhance our quality of life. But like other products and materials that appeared to offer a tremendous upside, nanomaterials...

It's flammable. It's dangerous when inhaled. And it doesn't smell particularly great. We're talking about hydrogen sulfide—a gas that both occurs naturally in certain environments, and one that is used in a variety of manufacturing processes. But if you're not careful, it also has the potential...

When hurricane season rolls around, workers and emergency crews have to race to help save people, animals, and property whenever possible. While these crews perform admirable work, they are also putting their own health and safety at risk to save others. To help mitigate additional injuries and...

Asphalt is one of the most widespread materials used in modern construction. Everything from driveways to parking lots to roads uses asphalt, illustrating how integral it is to society. 

It may come as something of a surprise, but the number one weather-related threat in the U.S. is not hurricanes, tropical storms, floods, or tornadoes. Extreme heat claims the lives of more community members annually than any other naturally occurring condition, and that’s why the National Heat...

In this article, we discuss what hazardous waste is, how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) categorizes hazardous waste, what the best types of hazardous waste storage containers are, and the best hazardous waste store area requirements and other practices you and your team should be...