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OSHA adopts globally harmonized system of chemical labeling
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has revised its Hazard Communication Standard, aligning it with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of chemical classification and labeling. The new standard aims to reduce confusion about chemical hazards in the workplace, facilitate safety training and establish consistent labels and safety data sheets for all chemicals ...
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Albion Mill Safety Violations Cited
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued citations to Pennsylvania-based feed mill operators, Albion Mill. The citations issued for the most recent February 10th inspection, some of which being repeat offenses, were as a follow-up to a pair of previous inspections, conducted in July and August of 2013, respectively. OSHA Erie Area director, ...
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National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Released by BLS and EHS Resources to Protect Workers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published its annual National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries report several months ago. It covers data from 2021 and sadly shows a one-year 8.9 percent increase in fatal work injuries. For 2021, there were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States, an increase from the 4,764 in 2020. The fatal work injury rate was 3.6 fatalities per ...
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Private Sector Workplace Injuries and Illnesses on the Rise
Last month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published its report on employer-reported workplace injuries and illnesses. This most recent report covers the 2-year period of 2021-2022. According to BLS, private industry employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022, up 7.5% from 2021. This increase was driven by the rise in both injuries, up 4.5% to ...
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MSDSonline and KMI Join Forces to Become A Global Software Powerhouse
CHICAGO (Aug 7, 2014) – In a move to broaden its reach and accelerate growth in the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) market, MSDSonline – the leading provider of cloud-based compliance solutions – today announced it has acquired Oakville, Canada-based Knowledge Management Innovations (KMI), one of the most respected global EHS Management Information Systems (EMIS) providers. ...
By VelocityEHS
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OSHA Releases Final HCS Rule
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced on March 20, 2012, that it has revised the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), aligning it with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The final HCS rule will be implemented in various phases with full implementation by 2016 and, according to OSHA, will benefit ...
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OSHA Releases Final HCS Rule
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced on March 20, 2012, that it has revised the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), aligning it with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The final HCS rule will be implemented in various phases with full implementation by 2016 and, according to OSHA, will benefit ...
By Acta Group
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3E Company updates MSDgen SDS authoring system to support conformance with Canada’s GHS initiative
3E Company, a leading provider of environmental health and safety (EH&S) compliance and information management services, today announced the immediate availability of MSDgen ® 6.56, the latest version of its Safety Data Sheet (SDS) authoring system. The new release includes numerous enhancements aimed at simplifying global hazard communication initiatives, including expanded regulatory ...
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3E Company unveils online training program to facilitate compliance with OSHA’s new hazard communication standard 2012
Interactive multimedia training can be accessed anytime, anywhere to promote better employee understanding of new classification and labeling changes 3E Company, a leading provider of environmental health and safety (EH&S) compliance and information management services, today introduced a new web-based interactive training module designed to help facilitate conformance with the employee ...
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House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on “Mismanaging Chemical Risks: EPA’s Failure to Protect Workers”
On March 13, 2019, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change held a hearing on “Mismanaging Chemical Risks: EPA’s Failure to Protect Workers.” The hearing examined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) assessment and management of risks to workers from toxic chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and other ...
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