Author: International Enviroguard

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...

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching impacts on the United States’ and global supply chains. The end results (and in many ways ongoing results) have included prolonged shipping times, low inventory, increased shipping costs, and more. US supply chain problems have created major disruptions...

Pesticides are used in a variety of industries and markets to control pests. But these substances are highly toxic and potentially very dangerous — and not just to other animals, but to humans as well. It's important that the individuals who administer these substances are properly protected,...

Increased population and demand for chemical-based products and technological devices come attached to a need for determined hazardous waste disposal methods. Unfortunately, wastewater treatment, toxic chemicals, and elements used in manufactured goods are not always safe to handle, transport,...

While the construction industry is largely responsible for helping move the American economy forward by building the structures that we live, work, and play in, these job sites remain one of the most hazardous working environments. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it's...

Although electricity is necessary to make modern life possible, it's also perilous when it's not contained. Exposure to high voltage wiring and circuitry can lead to injury and death, particularly for employees who work with electricity.