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If You’ve Got Questions
Today and tomorrow, we present questions about OSHA regulatory requirements on a number of different issues, and the answers from BLR’s safety experts. Q. Do hand and power tools have annual inspection criteria above and beyond the need to inspect prior to use? A. There are no OSHA requirements under the hand and power tool […]
I2P2: It’s on OSHA’s Mind, Is It on Yours?
Injury and illness prevention is always a big issue for safety professionals especially when incidents result in days away from work. Many companies are responding with injury and illness prevention plans. According to BLS, the total number of injury and illness cases requiring days away from work to recuperate was in 2011(the most recent year […]
USTs: Tips for Closing Tanks
Chart Your GHS Compliance During the Transition Period
In today’s Advisor we refresh your memory of the GHS compliance timetable and highlight necessary revisions of your hazard communication plan. Let’s start with the compliance calendar: May 25, 2012 to November 30, 2013 All employers that use, handle, store chemicals Train employees how to read and interpret chemical labels and (material) safety data sheets […]
Train Workers to Get the Lead Out!
There are many serious health hazards associated with lead. However, with proper training and use of protective equipment, your workers can get the job done safely. Today’s Advisor gives you some basic training advice on working safely with lead. This information comes from BLR’s popular 7-Minute Safety Trainer session on “Lead Hazards and Precautions.” First, […]
Oil Spill Response Techniques
Refiner Pays $2M+ for Oil Spill
Air Permitting Training: Annual Compliance Certification
What is a compliance certification? Every source with Title V operating permit must document the facility’s compliance status with respect to each applicable requirement for the previous year by submitting a compliance certification document or form. The compliance certification must: Identify each condition of the permit, including design specifications, emission limits, operating parameters, work practice […]
GHS Update: Time to Think About Training
If you haven’t already begun GHS training for employees, you have less than 8 months to get it done. Here’s a quick review of key training issues. If you use, handle, store chemicals in your workplace, you have until the end of this year (December 1) to train employees about the new GHS-compliant chemical labels […]