Safety Lunch & Learn: Hazardous Chemicals and their Waste Streams
Hazardous chemicals don’t just pose a health risk—they’re a regulatory minefield.
Join Polaris MEP for a free Safety Lunch & Learn focused on what every Rhode Island business needs to know about:
- OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (the most frequently cited requirement in general industry)
- RIDEM’s additional reporting requirements
- How hazardous chemicals in the workplace trigger EPA hazardous waste regulations
This session will clarify how these standards connect—and why overlooking them puts both workers and companies at risk. Perfect for manufacturers, supervisors, and anyone managing safety or compliance.
Register today—lunch is on us and space is limited!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This session is ideal for:
- Safety Managers & EHS Professionals
- Plant Managers & Operations Leaders
- HR Managers involved in compliance training
- Facility Managers
- Business Owners & Executives
- Anyone responsible for chemical storage, labeling, waste management, or regulatory compliance
Whether you’re a small shop or a large manufacturer, if your business uses or stores hazardous chemicals, this session is for you.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Ken Hayes, Project Manager
Environmental Health & Safety, Quality
Ken Hayes joined Polaris MEP after several decades in RI manufacturing and over a decade of enlisted service in the US Navy. He will lead an expanded suite of Environmental Health and Safety solutions.
In industry he has experience in multiple roles including Production Manager; Product Manager; Customer Service Manager; Quality Engineer and Quality Manager; Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer and Manager; Continuous Improvement Manager. He has expertise in data and root cause analysis plus management systems development. Ken’s career has included time with ENNOVI (formerly Interplex) and leading RI Manufacturers Toray Plastics, Ira Green and Teknor Apex.
Ken has a Bachelor of Science degree from Roger Williams University, is a Certified Associate Safety Professional, and Quality Engineer, and has served on the leadership team of Rhode Island ASQ for over a decade. Living in Bristol gives him great opportunity to enjoy building, maintaining, and sailing classic plastic and wooden boats.