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5 Things You Should Know About Electric Vehicle Safety Training

By Micah O'Shaughnessy Jan 19, 2023 Equipment and Machinery Safety

Updated: Jan 19, 2023

Electric vehicles (EV) have surged in popularity over recent years. Now, passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 promises to incentivize getting even more EVs out on the road. A reality that presents a new normal for how dealerships and repair facilities view safety training. Servicing EVs presents unique risks: like thermal runaway, a chemical […]

California Executive Order Mandates Only Electric Vehicles Sold by 2035

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHS Daily Advisor Oct 15, 2020 Special Topics in Environmental Management

Updated: Oct 15, 2020

On September 23, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an Executive Order mandating that all new passenger trucks and cars sold in the state be emissions-free by 2035. Symbolically, the order was signed on the hood of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, with electric vehicles (EVs) manufactured by Honda, Audi, and Tesla in the background.

GHS Pictogram Training Cheat Sheet

Clare Condon

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border and represents a distinct hazard(s). The pictogram on the label is determined by the chemical hazard classification.

11 Rules for Safe Handling of Hazardous Materials

Chris Kilbourne

Do your employees know how to handle hazardous materials safely? Here are 11 basic rules all employees who handle hazardous materials should know and follow.

Looking for Safety Meeting Topics? Here’s a Whole Year of Ideas

EHS Daily Advisor Staff

Why reinvent the wheel when there are so many ready-made safety observances to link up to? The National Safety Council (NSC) publishes an annual list of safety meeting topics. Here are some highlights.

Ultimate Guide to Audits & Inspections.

When was the last time you took a long, honest look at your EHS program? By evaluating your facilities, people, and processes, you’ll make your workplace a whole lot safer and minimize regulatory and legal risks. In this comprehensive white paper, we’ll cover: The four keys to a solid audit & inspection program Regulatory audits […]

The Ultimate Guide to Hazard Communication

This guide covers the basics of hazard communication, including how to identify hazardous chemicals, the different types of hazards, and how to understand label information and safety data sheets. In addition, this eBook discusses the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees in hazard communication and provides practical tips for training employees and developing a […]

How to Maximize the ROI of Your EHS Platform

If your organization isn’t already looking at deploying an EHS software platform, you’re at risk of falling behind. Cloud-hosted deployments are now the standard across all industries. EHS software greatly reduces potential risks for an organization. The software can help identify issues before they can do harm, thereby eliminating injuries, illnesses, and cost. In addition […]

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