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Manual Material Handling Calculators
Here are the links to two publicly available manual material handling calculators. For further information on this topic, view the archived webinar we presented last week on warehouse ergonomics. NIOSH – https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/niosh/calculating_rwl.html Refer to this link to utilize the NIOSH Lifting Equation calculator from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. As long as […]
OSHA’s June 1, 2015 GHS Deadline Less than a Month Away – Clock is Ticking!
June 1, 2015 is the deadline by which manufacturers, distributors, and importers must reclassify chemicals and update all SDSs and labels to the new GHS format. Many in the industry are in the process of preparing, but some still have questions about what will change for them, and what they’ll need to do in order […]
The Importance of Human-Centered Workplace Design
by James Mallon, CPE Now more than ever, today’s business leaders are making the necessary investments to drive continuous improvement throughout their organization. These leaders do so in order to reduce costs and waste, make better products faster, increase customer satisfaction, and therefore, become more profitable. In manufacturing or industrial environments, engineering generally drives these […]
Ethyl Acetate: A Sweet-Smelling Safety Hazard
What is Ethyl Acetate and Where is it Found? Ethyl acetate is a relatively common chemical used in a variety of industrial and household products. This compound liquid is colorless, with a characteristically sweet, pleasant odor. Due to its potential hazards, ethyl acetate should be stored and handled appropriately to avoid hazards to your health. […]
Safety with Salt – Sodium Chloride Safety Information
Sodium Chloride Safety Information & Tips Sodium chloride is the chemical name given to salt or table salt. It’s a white crystalline mineral substance that’s used as a seasoning in many foods, as well as in many workplace situations for a wide variety of purposes. Sodium chloride solutions are used medically to treat or prevent […]
ISO 45001 Poised to Impact Chemical Safety and More in 2016
A new voluntary international standard for occupational health and safety management — including hazardous chemical safety — is currently under development by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The new standard will be called ISO 45001, and is set to replace OHSAS 18001, a voluntary set of international standards first published in 1999 and developed […]
Dichloromethane (Methylene Chloride) Hazards & Safety Information
Dichloromethane (also commonly known as Methylene Chloride, Methylene Dichloride, Di-clo and DCM) is a clear, slightly sweet smelling organic liquid chemical solvent which can be pose significant workplace safety risks if strict handling instructions are not followed. Common Uses for Dichloromethane Dichloromethane is used across a variety of industries, and is especially useful in chemical processes […]
Isopropyl Alcohol Safety Tips
What is Isopropyl Alcohol? Isopropyl alcohol is a colorless liquid found in household and workplace products alike. Due to its high flammability and potential health hazards, it is important to handle isopropyl alcohol in a safe manner no matter what the setting. Common Uses of Isopropyl Alcohol Two of isopropyl alcohol’s most popular uses are […]
OSHA Retains Strong Focus on Carcinogen Safety
As we move forward into 2015, OSHA shows every sign of retaining its historically intense focus on protecting workers from carcinogens—that is, agents known to cause cancer. Carcinogens are addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry, and also for shipyard employment and construction. According to OSHA, a special difficulty posed by carcinogens is that […]
OSHA Rulings Poised to Impact Industry Throughout 2015
As we bid goodbye to 2014 and settle into the new year, it’s important to stay focused on the issues that OSHA is likely to tackle in 2015 and to anticipate what the impact of any regulatory changes could be. Already on this blog, we’ve reviewed several areas in which OSHA looks likely to make […]