workplace hazardous materials information Articles
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How to be compliant with an Electronic SDS Database WHMIS 2015, OSHA ,WHS, HPR schedule 1, 19072006EU
Globally standards and regulations are being developed in order to protect and safely handle chemicals and hazardous material. Organisations can reduce the risks of accidents and injuries occurring due to these substances by compliant with them in true manners. For safe handling and usage of chemical substances, different regulations have existed in different regions of the world. Electronic ...
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An Overview of Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDSs are specified by section 1910.1200(g) of the HCS (enclosed). The MSDS lists the hazardous substances of a product along with its physical and chemical characteristics and its effect on human health. It also provides detailed information on the chemicals with which it can adversely react, how to handle them, its precautionary measures, methods to prevent a spill and first aid procedures. ...
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Heather F. Collins, M.S., Joins Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. and The Acta Group
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and The Acta Group (Acta®) are pleased to announce that Heather F. Collins, M.S., has joined our firms as a Regulatory Consultant. Ms. Collins has nearly two decades of experience developing, implementing, and managing environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) compliance for global chemical and chemical product companies. Her prodigious skills ...
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My Business is working with hazardous materials: What Do I need to know about WHMIS?
Almost all Canadian jurisdictions have updated from WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015 and incorporated elements of the Globally Harmonized System, or GHS. WHMIS requirements place the responsibility on employers to ensure the health and safety of workers who may be exposed to WHMIS controlled products. Employers must ensure that workers are educated about the hazards of controlled products through ...
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Canada Publishes Hazardous Products Regulation
On February 11, 2015, the Government of Canada published in Gazette II (Vol. 149, no. 3) the final regulation for adopting the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The final Hazardous Product Regulation (HPR) appears to be nearly identical to the proposed regulation published in Gazette I in August of 2014 (Vol. 148, no. 32) and is closely aligned with ...
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