The United States Environmental Protection Agency is dedicated to the regulation and enforcement of health and safety practices here in this country. Their focus lies in protecting the environment from harmful, man-made substances or disruptive activities that may cause permanent damage. This, by extension, shields the citizens of the United States from the harmful effects of water, air, and soil pollution.

The Toxic Substances Control Act is one such piece of legislation that was brought into effect for the protection of our land. The act, codified in 1976 after being passed by the United States Congress, represents a regulation on substances manufactured on or imported to US soil. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has appointed an official committee, the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), to enforce these regulations and monitor the ongoing and ever-evolving creation of new chemicals and substances.

Currently, the EPA and the OPPT are aware of a number of potentially harmful environmental materials. These organizations have created programs dedicated to the identification and containment of substances such as asbestos, radon, lead paint, formaldehyde, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). So, how are these regulations enforced across the United States?

First and foremost, the Environmental Protection Agency requires a thorough testing by all manufacturing plants and other facilities. On top of that, the EPA requires strict record keeping, to be submitted by employees or the managerial staff. But that’s not all. An EPA representative will be required to visit all eligible facilities for a thorough inspection of the tools, infrastructure, and machinery, to ensure that everything is up to the standard set by the Toxic Substances Control Act.

The primary focus of this legislation is to monitor the activities of manufacturing facilities and production lines. However, we have a responsibility to manage potentially toxic substances in all areas, even outside the manufacturing industry. This includes construction and mining sites, as well as livestock transportation services. Vehicles that frequent these sites may be susceptible to carrying poisonous materials, pathogenic bacteria, and other harmful substances.

That’s where Neptune Wash Systems comes in. Our customizable wash stations clean and sanitize your vehicles to prevent the spread of hazardous substances. The convenient drive-through setup can be used when entering or exiting a site for complete control. Visit our website to see our complete range of products, and give us a call to get a quote today!