The new Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code, 527 CMR 1.00, will go into effect on January 1, 2015. This new code adopts, in part, the National Fire Protection Association’s Model Fire Code, NFPA-1, 2012 Edition, with amendments specific to MA. This new code will stipulate more stringent chemical safety process regulations.
For many MWRA Category 2 permit holders, semi-annual wastewater effluent sampling must be conducted by December 31st. Even though the results are submitted directly to the MWRA, permit holders are responsible for reviewing the results and notifying the MWRA of any issues of non-compliance.
In accordance with 105 CMR 120, analytical x-ray equipment, including bone densitometers, x-ray crystallography systems, and diffractometers, needs to be registered with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Radiation Control Program (RCP). Scanning electron microscopes also require registration.
Incident reporting forms should be completed in accordance with your institutional policy for all work-related injuries, illnesses, allergies, exposures, spills, and near misses. Do employees at your facility know how to properly complete the details of your incident report?
Do you know that 29 CFR 1910.106, OSHA’s regulation for Flammable Liquids, stipulates a storage requirement for water-reactive materials?
When most people hear the term Safety Data Sheet, they think of chemical SDSs that manufacturers supply with orders of chemicals. However, there are also great biological safety data sheets available for review.
Probe sonicators use ultrasound to disrupt biological materials. People that are familiar with sonicators are well aware of the fact that hearing protection is required for employees working with probe sonicators outside of a protective sound enclosure.
In the beginning of October 2014, OSHA announced their launch of a national dialogue with stakeholders on ways to prevent exposure to hazardous substances resulting in work-related illnesses. OSHA published a Request for Information (RFI) on the management of hazardous chemical exposures and strategies for updating permissible exposure limits (PELs).
There are so many aspects to consider when running a comprehensive EHS program. Make sure that you are including emergency generator compliance requirements as part of your program.
Any facility issued a radioactive materials license by The Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s (MDPH) Bureau of Environmental Health’s (BEH) Radiation Control Program (RCP) is required to maintain records in accordance with 105 CMR 120.
310 CMR 30, MA Department of Environmental Protection’s Hazardous Waste Regulation, requires that a container holding hazardous waste be closed except when waste is being added or removed. Federal regulations stipulate the same requirement.
NIOSH has updated their list of antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs, which is included as an appendix to their Preventing Occupational Exposures to Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drug in Healthcare Settings Alert.
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