How To Handle Hazardous Materials (WITH VIDEO)

The truth is: hazardous waste isn’t just “lab stuff.” From batteries to bleach to aerosol cans, dangerous materials show up in all corners of a facility—and it only takes one wrong move to trigger a violation, a safety incident, or a costly citation. Whether it’s something flammable in the wrong storage bin or a secondary…

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September 10, 2025
BlogFacility Management, Healthcare Compliance

The truth is: hazardous waste isn’t just “lab stuff.” From batteries to bleach to aerosol cans, dangerous materials show up in all corners of a facility—and it only takes one wrong move to trigger a violation, a safety incident, or a costly citation.

Whether it’s something flammable in the wrong storage bin or a secondary container without a label, the smallest slip can have serious consequences. That’s why it’s critical to move beyond checklists and policies—and focus on building real awareness across your team.

In our latest video, we dig into what your facility team needs to know to handle hazardous materials safely, simply, and in full compliance.

You’ll learn:

  • Why hazardous waste is more common than most teams think
  • The most frequent errors surveyors flag (and how to avoid them)
  • Three essential principles that every employee should follow—lab coat or not

If your staff handles chemicals, cleans with industrial products, stores solvents, or discards batteries—this video is for you.

Watch now

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