Make Sure Your HazCom Employee Training Is GHS-Compliant
HazCom training must now include information about the new GHS format safety data sheet (SDS) and GHS-compliant labels.
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Common HazCom Mistakes and Tips for Compliance
Hazard communication often figures prominently on OSHA’s annual Top 10 Violations list. Find out why so many employers fall short of HazCom requirements.
TSCA and RCRA Violations Combine for Huge Penalty
How to Control Combustible Dust Hazards
Controlling combustible dust hazards is essential for preventing catastrophic accidents, and control begins with assessment and training. OSHA says that facilities that may have combustible dust hazards should carefully identify the following in order to assess their potential for dust explosions: Materials that can be combustible when finely divided Processes which use, consume, or produce […]
Combustible Dust: A Challenging Issue for Safety Professionals
In today’s Advisor, we focus on standards and other considerations that can help manage combustible dust hazards.
Ladder Safety Q&A
Today, we present some questions about ladder safety sent to Safety.BLR.com by safety professionals and other managers, with answers from our experts. Are ladder safety cables required to have an annual inspection? 1926.1053(b)(15) Ladders shall be inspected by a competent person for visible defects on a periodic basis and after any occurrence that could affect […]
New Research Reveals Ways to Improve Ladder Safety
A NIOSH research team finds that 43 percent of fatal falls in the U.S. involve a ladder. Among workers, about 20 percent of fall injuries involve ladders.
Top Environmental Crimes of 2013 – Part 2
Erie Canal Comes Out Ahead in Stormwater Enforcement Agreement
7 Steps for Getting Injured Workers Back on the Job
When an employee is out of work due to an injury or illness, it’s in everyone’s best interest to get that person back on the job safely and as soon as possible.. For employers, an effective return-to-work program can reduce workers’ compensation costs and improve employee morale and productivity. For employees, returning to work can […]