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Is Certified Wastewater Operator Overseeing Your pH System?

April 22, 2014

Wastewater effluent from lab sinks is considered industrial wastewater, which typically requires a discharge permit with the local authority. pH neutralization systems are included – is yours permitted and overseen by a certified wastewater operator?

April 15, 2014

With the long winter we have had, everyone will be eager to wear their flip flops and shorts this spring. Do you have a policy in place requiring closed-toed shoes and leg covering in your labs?

April 8, 2014

The OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory Protection, mandates requirements for implementing respiratory protection programs. As best practice, there are steps that should be taken prior to implementation to make the program come full circle.

April 1, 2014

Have the procedures for disinfecting the biological waste at your facility been reviewed and approved as required by the State Sanitary Code?

March 25, 2014

EHS permitting and licensing in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations is a crucial item to address for all companies.

March 18, 2014

Do you know what chemicals in your inventory have the potential to form dangerous peroxides? Certain classes of compounds are prone to forming peroxides over time, including ethers, halogenated alkenes, vinyl halides, and secondary alcohols.

March 17, 2014

We’ve been wondering if safer companies actually outperform others. Dr. Diane Chen of the Harvard School of Public Health pointed us to a fascinating study, “The Link Between Workforce Health and Safety and the Health of the Bottom Line” (Fabius et al, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Vol. 55, No. 9, September 2013, web). The answer appears to be “yes”.

March 11, 2014

Does your facility struggle with how to keep food and drink out of laboratory areas? Consuming food and drinks in laboratories and storing food in laboratory equipment increase the chance of contamination and accidental ingestion of hazardous materials.

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March 4, 2014

Facilities issued an MWRA Group Permit for Photo Processing and Printing Operations are required to submit their annual compliance report by March 31, 2014. Are you working on yours yet?

February 25, 2014

Low Level Radioactive Waste Surveys. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health Radiation Control Program tracks the generation and disposal of low level radioactive waste produced in Massachusetts every year.

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Insights and updates from Safety Partners

Is Certified Wastewater Operator Overseeing Your pH System?

Finally… Signs of Spring! Is your PPE Policy Ready?

Steps to Implementing a Respiratory Protection Program

Are Your Disinfection Procedures in Compliance with MA Sanitary Code?

Environmental, Health, and Safety Permits and Licenses

Peroxide Forming Chemicals

Do Safer Companies Outperform Others in the Stock Market? Apparently “Yes”.

The Challenges of Food and Drink in Lab Areas

Annual Compliance Report for Photo Processing and Printing Operations

Don’t Forget to Submit Your LLRW Survey!

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