safety product Articles
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How to Select the Correct Welding Shade
Whether you are a new welder or have been a welder for some time, it is absolutely critical to protect yourself with the right welding shade when you are working. There are several dangers associated with welding, but some of the more notable center on your exposure to metal fumes and ultraviolet (“UV”), infrared (“IR”), and intense visible light. Injuries that can ...
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Safer choice certification
DUST/BLOKR/SB is officially Safer Choice certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. After many months of stringent testing, our products now bear this reputable logo which aligns with our commitment to the environment and our mission to eliminate the use of road chemicals around the world. Products with the Safer Choice label help consumers and commercial buyers identify products with ...
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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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Brenntag Utilizes 3E’s SAP EHS Solutions to Distribute and Deliver Optimized Global HSE Program
Background Brenntag is the global market leader in full-line chemical distribution in terms of sales (based on 2008 data). Linking chemical manufacturers and chemical users the company provides business-to-business distribution solutions for industrial and specialty chemicals globally. With over 10,000 products and a highly diverse supplier base, Brenntag offers one-stop-shop solutions to ...
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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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Strategies for enhancing EH&S Regulatory Compliance and Reducing Risk
With the advent of new federal and international environmental regulations and safety rules, perhaps more than ever before, risk professionals and insurance customers need visibility into the chemicals used at their sites. The environmental regulatory landscape has become increasingly complex in recent years, and companies that manufacture, transport, use, or sell potentially hazardous materials ...
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IFRA Standards: What You Need to Know
If you are associated with the fragrance industry or are interested in fragrances, you have most likely heard of IFRA. The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is the global body that represents the fragrance industry. IFRA plays a vital role in ensuring that the fragrances produced and used worldwide are safe for people and the environment. This blog will outline what you need to know ...
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IFRA Standards: What You Need to Know
If you are associated with the fragrance industry or are interested in fragrances, you have most likely heard of IFRA. The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is the global body that represents the fragrance industry. IFRA plays a vital role in ensuring that the fragrances produced and used worldwide are safe for people and the environment. This blog will outline what you need to know ...
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CLP Labelling Guidance and Requirements
Do you know what CLP labelling is and why it’s essential for businesses? If not, you’re in the right place. In this article, we will discuss what CLP labelling entails and why following guidelines is so important. We’ll also look at how companies can meet all the requirements when labelling their chemical products. Keep reading to get all your questions ...
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The Top 5 upcoming OHS regulatory events you need to know about: #2
Yesterday we talked about changes to injury and illness recordkeeping rules. Here's the next issue in our Top 5: 2. Revised hazard communication standard: OSHA will be reworking its hazard communication standard (HCS) to reflect the internationally used Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). This will significantly affect how businesses label hazardous ...
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Seeking Guidance on TSCA Section 8C
Challenge A manufacturer of wood treatment chemicals became concerned with potential adverse chemical reactions to pressure treated wood. Although no formal letters or reports of such reactions had been reported to the EPA, the client became worried about how such reactions could impact business. Solution In response to the client’s request, Antea Group reviewed TSCA Section 8(c) ...
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Paints Regulation in the US and GCC
Keeping track of paints and coatings regulations in the US and the Middle East can prove to be a complex task The global paints and coatings industry generates upwards of $100bn in annual revenue by some estimates. In terms of production, the US is the global leader, with five of the world’s top ten manufacturers based there, according to coatingsworld.com: PPG Industries, ...
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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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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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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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Regulations that Chemical Retailers must know being the Responsible Party to provide SDS
According to 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(6), the responsibilities of chemical retailers are to ensure that distributors are provided with an appropriate material safety data sheet with their initial shipment and with the first shipment after a data sheet is updated. The standard does not compel manufacturers to supply material safety data sheets with each product shipped or to reimburse distributors of ...
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Regulatory complexity increasing for companies handling chemicals
The initiatives highlighted in this article as of particular interest to oil and gas companies affect one of the most heavily regulated industries in the world. Staying in compliance with international, federal, and regional regulatory obligations is a complex undertaking. The depth and breadth of knowledge required should not be underestimated. GHS in the US An initiative with strong ...
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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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Akrochem Corporation Selects 3E’s MSDgen Authoring Software to Replace Commercial SDS System and Enable Rapid Development of Accurate and Compliant Hazard Communication Documentation
Background As a leading provider of compounding materials and color concentrates, Akrochem Corporation is steadfastly committed to improving customer productivity. This includes safety and environmental regulatory compliance. The common thread between these three goals is safety data sheets (SDSs). Effective, compliant and up-to-date SDSs are not only a global requirement, but serve as the ...
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Managing compliance: How to transition to GHS in the workplace in five easy steps
Many countries around the world have adopted the GHS, and the United States is scheduled to finalize its rule by January 2012, which will make global hazcom compliance much easier for U.S. companies. On Oct. 25, 2011, OSHA sent the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) its final rule to adopt the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) ...
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