Hazardous Materials Services

Hazardous waste are typically classified as those wastes having properties that make it dangerous or potentially harmful to humans or the environment. These hazardous wastes can be found in contained gases, liquids, sludges or solid matter. Hazardous wastes are often the result of manufacturing processes or simply discarded materials like cleaning fluids or pesticides.

The following is a brief summary related to Hazardous Materials Abatement in Texas:

• Where you might encounter HAZMAT in Texas: Hazardous Materials are commonly found related to commercial businesses, hospitals, drilling and mining operations - though not all of these contain HAZMAT. Household wastes include pesticides, cleaning products, pool chemicals, oil based paints and automotive products to name a few. Some electronics are also classified as hazardous wastes; for example, computers require special disposal.
• Effects of HAZMAT on humans: Hazardous materials present an immediate and long term risk to the environment, humans and animals. And although scientists and medical professionals differ greatly on specifics, it is believed that long periods of exposure to HAZMAT cause various forms of cancer, including intestinal, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, and kidney cancer.
• Texas HAZMAT trends: Most exposure to HAZMAT in Texas occurs in older buildings during construction, renovation projects, hospitals, as well as a number of common industrial occupations at oil refineries, shipyards, steel mills, automotive shops or power plants.
• Work Related Information: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides a wealth of information about work related  exposure to HAZMAT as well as information about worker protection.

HAZMAT Removal Services

HP EnviroVision performs removal services including:

• Classification of Hazardous Materials
• Accurate labeling of wastes according to EPA standards
• Proper transport and disposal using authorized means