Why a Waste Audit Under Ontario Regulation 347 Often Reveals Training Gaps You Didn’t Know Existed
Why a Waste Audit Under Ontario Regulation 347 Often Reveals Training Gaps You Didn’t Know Existed Most companies do not realize they have a hazardous waste compliance problem until something goes wrong. A rejected shipment. A Ministry inspection. A manifest discrepancy. A storage issue that someone assumed was “good enough.” Or worse, an employee handling […]
If You Don’t Understand Your Waste Stream, You’re Guessing at Classification
One of the biggest mistakes I see in hazardous waste classification is this: People try to classify the waste before they truly understand how the waste was generated. That usually leads to guessing. And guessing is dangerous when you are dealing with Ontario Regulation 347, TDG regulations, hazardous waste manifests, transportation requirements, and worker safety. […]
Why Understanding HOW Your Waste Is Generated Changes Everything
Most companies believe they are doing the right thing when it comes to waste classification. They hire a disposal company. They provide some information. And they trust that the classification is being handled properly. On the surface, that seems responsible. But there is a critical misunderstanding that I see far too often: […]