Chemical Management
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Occupational Ergonomics Defined “Right”
Although improving ergonomics in the workplace is a common element of most company safety programs, the understanding and application of the term “ergonomics” continues to vary dramatically. We continue to hear practitioners interpret ergonomics differently, apparently based on the background, focus, and interest of each practitioner. Today, individuals with a range of expertise claim to […]
New Wallet Card Covers GHS/HazCom Pictograms and Shipped Label Elements
A new free content offer from the VelocityEHS chemical management solution provides a wallet card, available in two formats, which can help supplement OSHA-required HazCom training on GHS pictograms and the six required elements of a shipped label. One side of the card features all nine GHS pictograms and the hazards they represent. The reverse […]
Understanding Britain’s COMAH 2015 Requirements
Recent changes to Britain’s Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) regulations have introduced new reporting requirements for chemical producers, distributors and consumers in the U.K. Revisions to the REACH and CLP hazard communication standards following GHS adoption have prompted a comprehensive reclassification of chemical hazards throughout the E.U. Chemicals that were not previously classified as […]
VelocityEHS Simplifies Hazardous Chemical Label Creation with New Brady Label Printer Compatibility
VelocityEHS is providing safety professionals with even more opportunities to create and print compliant workplace labels through its expanded compatibility with Brady’s newest label printer releases. VelocityEHS users can now create and print workplace labels in the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) format on Brady’s three new printer models, including BBP30, BBP35 and BBP37. The expanded […]
Office Dangers: Just Because You Sit in a Chair All Day, Doesn’t Mean You’re Safe
Workplace safety is often focused on workers doing rigorous tasks in industries with the perceived highest occupational risk, such as construction, mining, oil and gas, and manufacturing. However, one of the leading causes of workplace injuries, and one of the most costly to employers, affects those workers whose time is spent in offices and laboratories […]
Formaldehyde Safety Tips & Health Hazards from the SDS
What is Formaldehyde? Formaldehyde is a toxic chemical with a strong, pungent odor and a variety of associated health hazards. This chemical, which is used in the production of many materials, has a wide variety of applications across several industries. Formaldehyde is used to create resins, adhesives for plywood and carpeting, paper products, insulation, polyurethane, […]
Improper Hazardous Chemical Storage Can Have Disastrous Consequences
The extreme dangers of improper hazardous chemical storage are far too often overlooked, yet time after time, we are given shocking reminders of their deadly and destructive toll. As we continue to provide news and information around workplace safety during National Safety Month, we must not overlook two of the largest hazardous chemical disasters in […]
Nearly Unnoticed New PHMSA Final Rule Brings Big Changes: What You Need to Know
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) quietly issued a final rule on June 2, 2016, titled “Hazardous Materials: Miscellaneous Amendments,” which amends its Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The implications are far reaching, affecting many PHMSA regulations, as well the shipping processes and chemical management tasks for various […]
Respirable Crystalline Silica Rule — What You Need to Know: Exposure Assessment
The OSHA final rule governing respirable crystalline silica calls for employers to monitor air quality and conduct exposure measurements in some situations. But how exactly should this monitoring be conducted? How frequently? What should employers do with the results? In this entry, we’ll try to answer common questions related to this requirement. Who needs to […]
Preparing for All Potential Mining Risks: When Danger is Only Skin Deep
In many cases, workplace dangers that put employees at the most risk are not the most apparent ones. Such an example concerns mine and quarry workers. While subject to all kinds of sudden, dramatic dangers on the job that can cost life and limb, there is one part of their body that is under constant […]