Tag: small business

How Facilities Can Avoid Costly Hazardous Waste Violations

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, Contributing Writer Sep 8, 2025 Maintenance and Operations

Updated: Sep 8, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it has noticed that many facilities are unknowingly violating hazardous waste disposal regulations. The Agency is encouraging businesses, schools, and other small facilities to double-check how they handle hazardous waste to avoid costly violations. “A common issue is shipping regulated amounts of hazardous waste without first obtaining the required EPA […]

7 Ways to Safeguard Facilities Against Tornadoes

By Corey Sipe, Associate Editor Apr 18, 2023 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 18, 2023

2023 has already been a very active year for tornadoes, and facilities professionals should know how they can protect their facilities and their occupants from being victims. Tornadoes are the most destructive atmospheric phenomenon, and most tornadoes hit the United States in May and June, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A tornado […]