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Virgnia Department of Environmental Quality has published an informational fact sheet for their adaptation of the Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule.

EMSI offers CESQG dental amalgam recycling kits If you have less than one pound of dental amalgam for recycling, this kit offers an economically friendly alternative to disposal as waste.   These Dental Amalgam Recycling Kits contain everything needed to send dental amalgam for recycling. Supply price: $175.00 Disposal: $200.00 Total: $375 (Paid upon order) Kit Includes: 1- Gallon Recycle Kit Pail 1 - Gallon Zip Lock Bag/ 16oz plastic jar 1- 1 - Return Label must be included in the box - (All Dental Amalgam return labels will have the Allentown address - this prevents the individual facilities from having to receive them and then ship them out to PA to be processed). The 16oz jar can be used to hold the 'wet' dental amalgam. This container must be put inside the Ziploc bag. Other 'dry' dental amalgam waste can be packed around the jar and the Ziploc bag. The total amount of mercury contained in the kit must be less than 1 pound. Accepta

Have you posted your safety summary of injuries and illnesses recorded in the previous year?   Are you electronically submitting your OSHA injury and illness reports before the deadline?   We are in the midst of the posting season for previous year injuries and illnesses and according to the new rule Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illness you have until July 1, 2018 to electronically report. Here are some links to important information to consider while posting your summary and electronically filing reports: OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements OSHA’s new reporting explained (pictograph) Submission year 20-249 employees 250 or more employees Submission deadline 2017 Form 300A Form 300A July 1, 2017 2018 Form 300A Forms 300A, 300, 301 July 1, 2018 More information can be found on the OSHA website https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3862.pdf Here is a link to the