Water quality is one of the most important factors in a healthy ecosystem. Clean water supports a diversity of plants and wildlife. Though it may seem unrelated at first, our actions on land affect the quality of our water. How does contamination affect water? Water pollution can cause water toRead More →
Where does contaminated waste go? Biohazardous waste disposal is closely monitored and regulated in most states. Common disposal methods include: Incineration: According to the EPA, 90% of biohazardous waste is incinerated. Incineration can occur either on-site or off-site by licensed contractors that specialize in handling infectious materials. How do youRead More →
Avoid Recapping Do not recap needles for disposal whenever possible. If recapping is required for the procedure being done, you must use tongs, a recapping device or one-hand scoop method to recap the needle. Never recap needles using one hand to hold the cap and the other to hold theRead More →
DO NOT: Spray degreaser onto brake calipers/brake pads/rotors if you have disc brakes. If degreaser finds its way to these areas, it can cause contamination and squeaky brakes! Are my disc brakes contaminated? Contamination. If you have a loud, consistent squealing noise whenever the brake is applied, then the problemRead More →