The jewelry manufacturing industry can no longer ignore the growing financial burden and liabilities associated with its hazardous waste generating practices; Nor can management overlook the routine tasks of time consuming requirements of constant monitoring, record keeping, laboratory testing, reporting, numerous inspection procedures and special employee training for hazardous waste handling.

While regulations are constantly increasing and becoming tougher from year to year, the jewelry industry is faced with multifaceted rules and regulations from federal, state and local authorities.

Author: Erich W. Salomon