safety label Articles
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Summit leveraged UL The Wercs to reach its goal of obtaining ISO 21469 certification - Case study
Summit Industrial Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of Klüber Lubrication, is a leading manufacturer of specialty lubricants and lubricant technology. Summit manufactures more than 5,000 products in its three North American facilities, creating and maintaining over 25,000 labels to fulfill health and safety requirements. Maintaining proper labeling for its products is paramount for Summit. ...
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Korea K-REACH to Come into Force in January 2015
From 1 January, 2015, all new substances and priority substances that are manufactured or imported in a quantity of more than 1 ton/year are required to be registered with the MOE. The hazard evaluation is mandatory for all registered substances and risk assessment is also required for substances over 100 ton/year. This Act aims to protect human health and the environment. K-REACH is a ...
By SGS
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A B2B Brand’s Success Story to 51K Followers & Increased Visibility
The Brand : Midas Safety Inc. A B2B Engineering & Operations Based Manufacturer Challenge: How To Increase visibility Online On the Right Platform? Brand Age: 40+ years Is your brand harnessing the power of LinkedIn? You may very well know that LinkedIn is a powerful tool for recruiting talent, but did you know that in 2021 33% of B2B decision makers used LinkedIn to research purchases? ...
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Another New Year and another Regulatory Deadline - How is your GHS Transition Plan?
Now that we are well on our way into the New Year, we are fast approaching the June 1 deadline to comply with the GHS in the United States. Have you begun implementation of new Safety Data Sheets, labels and training requirements? Where to Start? The first phase of the transition required employees to be trained on Safety Data Sheets and labels by December 1, 2013. The purpose of this training ...
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Hazard Standards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed on Sept. 30, 2009, to align the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) with provisions of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The HCS requires chemical manufacturers and importers to evaluate chemical hazards and provide information to subsequent users. The standard now ...
By Acta Group
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EC JRC Publishes Options for the Review of the EC Nanomaterial Definition
The European Commission (EC) Joint Research Center (JRC) announced on July 10, 2015, the publication of its third report in its review of the EC recommendation on the definition of a nanomaterial. The report is the last in a series of three, and provides scientific support to the EC in its review of the definition used to identify materials for which special provisions might apply (e.g., for ...
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Strategies to implement GHS - Bringing order out of potential chaos
More than two years after the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) to revise the existing Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) was introduced, OSHA finalized the new rule and significantly amended the 29 CFR, effective May 26, 2012. The revised OSHA HCS (hereafter referred to as HazCom 2012) is based on the 3rd Revised ...
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Don’t Let the Pressure of Compressed Gas Get to You
What’s at Stake? The hazards associated with compressed gas include oxygen displacement, fires, explosions, toxic effects from certain gases, reactivity and projectile concerns. What’s the Danger? An employee was killed when a compressed gas cylinder turned into a projectile because its valve was knocked off. Another worker suffocated after entering a space filled with nitrogen ...
By SafetyNow
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Ensuring Excellence: The Importance of Package Testing in the Manufacturing Industry
Package testing plays a critical role in the manufacturing industry by ensuring the integrity, safety, and functionality of packaging materials and designs. As packaging serves as the first line of defense for products during transportation, storage, and handling, it is crucial to assess its strength, durability, and ability to protect the contents. This article explores the significance of ...
By TestXpert
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GHS and its impact on the regulated community
As OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) nears its 25th anniversary since being adapted, the agency is considering modifications to the standard by incorporating elements of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). This system was initially adapted by the United Nations in 2002 with the goal of having as many countries as possible implement it by ...
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GMP Annex 1: Contamination Control Strategy (CSS) Now Required
Annex 1 Amendment and How It Changes Cleanroom Cleaning and Disinfection Processes The recent amendments to the GMP Annex 1 will impact compliance with life sciences handling and processing regulations. Creating a Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) is now a requirement defined in Annex 1 of the European Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations. ...
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Food Producers Trim Fat from Waste-Oil Removal with Efficient Skimming Technology
When it comes to business challenges, packaged-food manufacturers have their plates full. Dietary trends, food safety, labeling regulations, drought conditions and energy issues are just a few of the major concerns you likely face if you’re in the industry, according to Food Processing magazine’s “2013 Food Industry Outlook.” With these issues front and center, the last ...
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Food Producers Trim Fat From Waste-Oil Removal with Efficient Skimming Technology
When it comes to business challenges, packaged-food manufacturers have their plates full. Dietary trends, food safety, labeling regulations, drought conditions and energy issues are just a few of the major concerns you likely face if you’re in the industry, according to Food Processing magazine’s “2013 Food Industry Outlook.” With these issues front and center, the last ...
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Supreme Chemicals of Georgia Utilizes 3E’s MSDS Authoring Service with Optimal Results
Background Supreme Chemicals’ Krud Kutter® brand products are used by major industrial applicators (Ford, General Motors, Boeing), schools, hospitals, hotels, theme parks (Disney, Six Flags), cruise lines (Royal Caribbean, Carnival), numerous contractors and end users nationwide. Their products are sold throughout 15,000 retail outlets, including leading home centers, hardware ...
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Eusheet: Material Safety Data Sheets in accordance with the safety regulations
Material Safety Data Sheets in accordance with the safety regulations. EUSHEET Plus GHS/CLP is software that can create Safety Data Sheets that fully comply with safety and environmental protection regulations in all European Union countries. It’s an indispensable tool for any production company that wishes to operate in the European Union. The Safety Data Sheet consist of 16 sections ...
By Selerant srl
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Living Smart in the Autumn
Are You Ready for a Hurricane? The National Hurricane Center warns that the worst hurricane tragedies throughout history have been marked by a lack of education and preparedness. Reduce your risk of danger in a storm by following these hurricane safety tips: Know the risk of hurricanes in your area, and make plans accordingly. Work together with your family to establish a home evacuation plan ...
By SafetyNow
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Washington: hazard standards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed on Sept. 30, 2009, to align the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) with provisions of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The HCS requires chemical manufacturers and importers to evaluate chemical hazards and provide information to subsequent users. The standard now ...
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What is ANSI?
Q: What is the History of ANSI? A: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) started in 1916 to establish an impartial national body to coordinate standards development, approve national consensus standards, and halt user confusion on acceptability. ANSI oversees the development and use of standards and is the voice of the U.S. standards and conformity assessment system. With standards, ...
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Advancing Quality and Performance: The Importance of Textile Testing
Textile testing is a critical process in the textile and apparel industry that ensures the quality, performance, and compliance of fabrics and finished products. As textiles play a significant role in our everyday lives, from clothing and home furnishings to technical textiles used in aerospace and medical applications, it is essential to assess their characteristics and performance to meet ...
By TestXpert
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GHS and its impact on supply chain risk management and compliance
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals, or GHS — developed by a United Nations committee of experts — seeks to facilitate international trade through standardized classification and labeling of chemicals and to improve the overall clarity of available hazard information. Because of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) impending ...
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