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Launch of myRCRAid in Massachusetts

May 1, 2018

For anyone that has been following the e-manifest updates provided by the EPA, you know that the myRCRAid module within the RCRAInfo Industry Application system is not available in MA to date.

April 24, 2018

It finally appears that spring is on its way and there will be no more snow! Be prepared for spring by thinking about your PPE policy and consider any spring cleaning that could happen in your labs.

April 17, 2018

Consider taking a walk through of your labs with the sole purpose of looking at labeling. Keep an eye out for compliance with labeling of chemical bottles, aspiration flasks, tubes, samples, etc. How many instances of encountering a potential ‘unknown’ would you come across?

April 10, 2018

The Massachusetts State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 480, requires generators of medical and biological waste to maintain a Medical/Biological Waste Record-keeping Log with various information related to the biological waste handling practices.

April 4, 2018

There seem to be more and more facilities operating with shared laboratory space these days. Some facilities have very clearly defined and distinct lab space for each company, and some facilities offer the opportunity to share bench space and equipment.

March 27, 2018

As companies evolve, relocations seem almost inevitable for many facilities. Relocating an entire facility, expanding to additional space, and downsizing all require involvement from EHS personnel early in the process.

March 20, 2018

The EPA is planning to launch their long anticipated Electronic Manifest System (e-Manifest) this June. There are a couple of tasks that regulated entities can do now in order to prepare for the roll out of this system.

March 13, 2018

As we are experiencing the third Nor’easter in a short period of time, this should serve as a good reminder to keep emergency planning documents up to date. Various regulations stipulate requirements for emergency planning, including OSHA regulations, the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code, and hazardous waste regulations.

March 6, 2018

On February 7, 2018, the Plumbing Board enacted a policy that adopts the ANSI Z-358.1 Standard for Emergency Eyewashes and Shower Equipment. The MA Uniform State Plumbing Code, 248 CMR 10.00, ANSI Z-358.1 standard, and OSHA regulations present several inconsistencies with requirements for the installation, operation, and maintenance of emergency eyewashes and safety showers.

February 6, 2018

If you are registered with the MA DEP as a Large Quantity Generator (LQG) of hazardous waste, do not forget that 2018 is a year when biennial reports must be filed. A new electronic reporting system called RCRAInfo Industry Application (RIA) must be used to file.

January 30, 2018

OSHA is strongly encouraging employers to join the trend towards incident prevention by identifying and addressing hazards before they lead to injury or illness. While employers are reviewing their OSHA 300 logs, they are asking companies to use these logs as a road map to finding and fixing hazards.

January 23, 2018

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code, 527 CMR 1.00, was revised as of January 1, 2018. The revisions mainly update this code by adopting the 2015 edition of NFPA 1, with amendments specific to Massachusetts. The previous version was based on the 2012 edition of NFPA 1.

Chemical Safety

Chemical Safety

Launch of myRCRAid in Massachusetts

Be Prepared for Spring

Avoid Unknowns

Maintain SDSs for Approved Disinfectants

Share Hazard Assessments

Become Involved in Relocation Plans Early

Start Preparing for e-Manifests Coming in June

Keep Emergency Planning Documents Up to Date

New Plumbing Board Policy Enacted

File Biennial Reports Using RCRAInfo Industry Application

OSHA is Encouraging Incident Prevention

Review Amendments to 527 CMR 1.00

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