Regardless of your line of work, it’s likely that your business has a number of potentially dangerous chemicals stored on the premises. Not all chemicals are inherently harmful, but most can be when used incorrectly or in massive quantities. If… Read More
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Creating a Chemical Hygiene Plan for Your Company
Creating a safe work environment should be one of your highest priorities. OSHA has outlined a standard called the Laboratory Standard, which is intended to protect lab workers from exposure to toxic chemicals. If your company doesn’t have a Chemical… Read More
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Useful Facts about PPE
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is essential for human safety in a facility that handles hazardous materials and hazardous waste. PPE can range anywhere from reflective vests that increase visibility, to full cover-alls with a built-in air filtration system. Not… Read More
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Keeping Hazardous Materials Safe During a Flood
A flood can cause catastrophic damage. When you add hazardous materials to the equation, the risk goes up significantly. With all of the rain we’ve had recently, much of the East Coast has been dealing with flooding. Unfortunately, heavy rains… Read More
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Important Tips for Keeping Your Lab Safe
There is a myriad of safety risks in a lab setting at any given time. If you run a lab or work in one, developing safety protocols is essential. This means establishing rules and accountability, and ensuring everyone involved gets… Read More
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Planning for a Hazardous Material Emergency
You do everything you can to make sure your facility is as safe as possible. You hire all of the right people, and you make sure they have the proper training. You make sure all equipment and PPE are in… Read More
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3 Important Safety Regulations that Shouldn’t be Overlooked
There are so many hazardous material safety regulations that need to be followed, and it seems like they are always changing. All of it can easily become overwhelming if you’re not careful. Since there are so many regulations, one or… Read More
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Elements of an Effective Emergency Response
Emergencies are, by definition, unpredictable. When you’re working in a facility with hazardous materials, safety is paramount. For the safety of your facility and your employees, you need to have an effective way of dealing with emergencies in place. Here… Read More
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Who is Responsible for PPE?
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is an integral part of keeping workers safe on a job site. Working with hazardous materials can be extremely dangerous. Beyond general environmental safety, there are extra precautions that must be taken to make sure employees… Read More
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3 Reasons Your Business Needs RCRA Training
Plainly stated, if your company handles hazardous waste in any capacity, you should have RCRA training. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is not just another set of regulations meant to make your job that much more difficult. RCRA… Read More