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Have You Conducted Your Annual Radiation Safety Program Audit?

February 20, 2018

In accordance with 105 CMR 120.210(C), facilities licensed to work with radioactive materials must review the radiation protection program content and implementation at intervals not to exceed 12 months. This should be a formal process that is documented to demonstrate compliance with this requirement.

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 16, 2018

As incidents, accidents, and illnesses are reported throughout the year, incidents that meet OSHA recordable criteria must be recorded on the OSHA 300 log. All employers that fall under Part 1904 are then responsible for posting the OSHA 300A form by February 1st of the following year.

January 2, 2018

Happy New Year to everyone! Wishing you all a very safe, healthy, and happy 2018! Consider taking time now to organize your EHS records and start the new year off headed in the right direction. Ensure your records are clearly organized, and key personnel are well aware of the organizational structure.

December 26, 2017

I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful and safe holiday season! Everyone is busy this time of year, and many people are rushing to complete tasks as quickly as possible. Remember that even researchers with extensive experience can have incidents and accidents, and in fact expertise can lead to complacency.

December 19, 2017

OSHA has announced the date for the second annual safe and sound week, which will be held August 13-19, 2018. This national event is intended to promote the value of workplace health and safety programs. Employers are encouraged to hold events and activities that highlight the elements of their health and safety program during this week.

December 5, 2017

What would happen if a regulator showed up at your doorstep this afternoon? Would personnel working at the entrance to your facility be prepared, know who to contact, and how to proceed in order to get the inspection started off on the right track?

November 28, 2017

The holiday season is here! If your company is participating in any kind of seasonal activities, remind employees to continue to comply with the established PPE policy. Hopefully the policy requires certain personal attire while working in the labs in addition to the use of personal protective equipment appropriate for the hazards present.

October 24, 2017

Safety Partners is celebrating our 25th Anniversary today, October 24, 2017! Having been with the company for over half of those years, this celebration makes me reflect on how important is it to be curious, creative, and practical when implementing EHS programs.

October 10, 2017

When was the last time you conducted a gap analysis of your EHS program, either by using an outside consultant or an internal resource? 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.

September 19, 2017

The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) publishes a personal annual radiation dose calculator, which can be used to estimate an individual’s average annual radiation dose based on risk factors. If you have not used this calculator before, it may be interesting to see what your projected annual dose is from natural and man-made sources of ionizing radiation.

September 12, 2017

Certified wastewater operators in MA are required to renew their certification every two years, with renewals due by December 31st of odd-numbered years. Active operators are required to obtain twenty training contact hours (TCHs) over the two-year renewal period. If you are like many other operators, you might be scrambling to complete your TCH criteria by the end of the year.

Radiation Safety

Radiation Safety

Have You Conducted Your Annual Radiation Safety Program Audit?

OSHA is Encouraging Incident Prevention

Remember to Post OSHA Form 300A

Happy New Year!

Expertise Can Lead to Complacency

OSHA Announces Safe + Sound Week 2018

Update Inspection Preparedness Guidance

Remember Proper Lab Attire

Be Curious

Conduct a Gap Analysis

Calculate Your Estimated Annual Radiation Dose

Remember 2017 is a Renewal Year for Certified Wastewater Operators

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