hazard warning information News
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Arc flash labeling best practices guide
Graphic Products has announced the release of its Arc Flash Labeling Best Practices Guide. This new guide is a comprehensive source of information about labeling arc flash and shock hazards throughout any facility. In October 2007, an NEC survey showed only 14% of equipment installed before 2002 had arc flash warning labels, and only 52% of the equipment installed in 2002 and later had arc flash ...
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Lead Hazard: Rhode Island Landlord Faces over $400,000 Fine for Lead Law Violation
A Rhode Island company faces fines of $421,900 for failing to notify tenants about potential lead hazards in the residential property being leased. The company was charged for repeatedly violating federal lead-based paint disclosure laws and regulations. According to the EPA, the company failed to notify tenants about the potential lead-paint hazards in the houses being leased, as required by ...
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Bridgeport Conn. Landlord Fined for Failing to Notify Tenants about Lead Paint
Juan Hernandez, the owner of approximately 80 rental units in 17 properties in Bridgeport, Conn., will pay a penalty of $69,000 under a settlement with EPA for allegations that he violated federal lead paint disclosure rules. According to a complaint filed by EPA’s New England office, Juan Hernandez allegedly violated lead-based paint disclosure requirements when he rented apartment units ...
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Rhode Island Property Owner Faces Fine for Failing to Notify Tenants about Potential Lead Hazards
A Rhode Island company faces a penalty of up to $421,900 for repeatedly violating federal lead-based paint disclosure laws and regulations when leasing residential property in Providence. A recent EPA complaint alleges that Private Reserve Properties, LLC failed to notify prospective tenants, including families with young children, about potential lead-paint hazards in housing owned by the ...
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Scienceware® right-to-know 4-color bottles make identifying hazards easier and improve safety
It is no secret that consistent safety efforts can reduce accidents, and having properly labeled supplies is a must. Manufacturers spend countless dollars on labeling to insure against accidental misuse. But, what happens if those substances are transferred to other containers? The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that in the workplace, each container ...
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