Inspections can be time consuming. At least, that’s how some people view them. But when you consider the implications of poorly stored hazardous waste, for example, ongoing inspections seem like a pretty good idea-and may even be required by law depending on your hazardous waste generator status. Here are just a few of the issues an inspector might uncover:

• The condition of containers
• Storage of incompatible wastes in proximity to one another
• Evidence of spills or leaks

To learn more about inspections of hazardous waste storage areas, continue with this section of the EVC tour.