June 2015

Remember to Take the Extra Minute

June 30, 2015

Everyone is busy, especially during a holiday week when busy schedules become even more compacted. We had a very long winter, and everyone I know is more than ready for summer! It is tempting to take short cuts or skip steps in established procedures to save a few minutes.

June 23, 2015

During hazard communication and chemical safety training, the practice of reviewing the SDS for a chemical prior to initiating use of that chemical is discussed. Every person working in the lab knows that they should review SDSs for the chemicals being utilized, but when was the last time that you actually took the time to sit down and read an entire SDS in detail?

June 16, 2015

One well established safety procedure is to store flammable materials in a proper flammable cabinet. Training sessions, Chemical Hygiene Plans, SOPs, etc. all cover the fact that flammables must be stored appropriately. But have you considered what should not be stored in a flammable cabinet?

June 9, 2015

On March 25, 2015, EPA proposed one-time reporting and recordkeeping requirements for chemical substances in the nanoscale range. The reporting requirements for the materials already in commerce would include the chemical identity, production volume, methods of manufacture, processing, use, exposure and release information, and available health and safety data.

June 2, 2015

If you are not familiar with 29 CFR 1910.147, this is OSHA’s standard for The Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout). If employees at your facility conduct any service or maintenance of machines or equipment, the development and implementation of a lockout/tagout program must be evaluated.

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June 2015

Remember to Take the Extra Minute

Have You Reviewed a SDS Lately?

What Not to Store in a Flammable Cabinet

EPA Proposed Regulation of Nanoscale Materials

Have You Evaluated Compliance With 29 CFR 1910.147

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June 2015

June 2015

Remember to Take the Extra Minute

Have You Reviewed a SDS Lately?

What Not to Store in a Flammable Cabinet

EPA Proposed Regulation of Nanoscale Materials

Have You Evaluated Compliance With 29 CFR 1910.147

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