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OSHA Announces Safe + Sound Week 2019

March 12, 2019

OSHA has announced that Safe + Sound 2019 will be held August 12-18, 2019. This national event is intended to promote the value of workplace health and safety programs.

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March 5, 2019

The updated Law M.G.L. Chapter 149 § 6 ½ requiring public sector workplaces to comply with OSHA regulations went into effect on February 1, 2019. While this is a significant change for public workplaces, OSHA does continue to have jurisdiction over private employers.

February 26, 2019

OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 requires that employers maintain a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace. While conducting chemical inventories, it is prudent to ensure that the SDS files are up to date for all chemicals found during the inventory.

February 13, 2019

"I Love Safety Training!" Wait…what? Have you heard many people utter these words before? It is easy to say that the importance of developing an effective safety training program should not be overlooked, but how do you put a fun and therefore effective safety training program into practice?

February 7, 2019

If you have never conducted a gap analysis or if it has been some time since the last one, consider investing in this invaluable process. Even if you have established a robust program, a gap analysis can provide input into what areas could use improvement or redefined focus.

January 30, 2019

The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) is authorized by Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA). In an effort to keep communities aware of the hazardous chemicals present at facilities exceeding certain thresholds, Section 311 and 312 of EPCRA stipulate requirements for the reporting of hazardous chemical storage.

January 15, 2019

Do you know how to determine if a spill is controlled or uncontrolled? If a hazardous chemical was spilled in your lab right now, would the researchers know if they could clean it up themselves or not? Do you know what measures to take to handle a controlled or uncontrolled spill scenario?

January 9, 2019

All establishments covered by OSHA’s Part 1904 are required to complete Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, on an annual basis.

December 25, 2018

In 2018, we shared 49 safety tips to provide information on compliance, safety, and organization that can help your lab work in accordance with all guidelines!

December 11, 2018

Waste stream information profiles (WIPs) should be in place for the common waste streams generated at your facility. The licensed waste hauler removing waste from your site will help establish these profiles based on the composition and hazards associated with constituents of the streams.

December 4, 2018

Does your facility have an established policy that clearly specifies whether cell phones are permitted into the lab while conducting work?

November 27, 2018

Now that the holiday season is upon us, be sure to remind employees to take their time. Rushing and taking short cuts can lead to incidents and accidents. As part of the reminder, ensure everyone is aware of the need to report near misses, in an effort to prevent an incident or accident from occurring.

Chemical Safety

Chemical Safety

OSHA Announces Safe + Sound Week 2019

Updated MA Law for Public Workplaces

Remember to Conduct Chemical Inventories

Making Safety Training Fun

Gap Analyses Benefit Everyone

Reporting Year 2018 Tier II Reports Due March 1, 2019

Be Prepared for Chemical Spills

Start Preparing OSHA Form 300A

2018 Safety Tip Roundup

Conduct an Annual Review of Waste Stream Information Profiles

Establish a Clear Cell Phone Policy

Take Your Time to Avoid Incidents

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