The safety data sheet, or SDS, is a sheet containing hazard information for chemicals. OSHA regulations state that every hazardous chemical must have an SDS and that every container that holds a hazardous chemical must be properly labeled. The purpose… Read More
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What Are Corrosive Liquids and How Are They Hazardous?
Corrosive liquids are common in many workplaces throughout America, and keeping employees and customers safe and protected from their hazardous effects is paramount. What exactly are corrosive liquids and why are they considered so hazardous?
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The Tier II Deadline is Coming Up – Is Your Company Prepared?
Section 312 of the Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know Act, or EPCRA, of 1986 requires companies that work with hazardous materials or dangerous chemicals submit annual reports to their State Emergency Response Commission, Local Emergency Planning Committee, and local fire departments…. Read More
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5 Reasons Why Hazardous Materials Training is a Good Idea
If your company deals with hazardous materials, it is critical that your employees know exactly how to handle and dispose of them. Federal, state, and local regulations need to be followed, but sometimes these can be obscure or unclear. Getting… Read More
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Why are Safety Data Sheets So Important?
The OSHA mandates that employees working with dangerous chemicals are trained and familiar with their particular hazards. However, there’s no way that every employee could remember every potential hazard that could result from using or mishandling a chemical – some… Read More
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Preparing for a Hazardous Materials Emergency
Chemicals are used in many facets of modern life. They purify drinking water, increase crop yield in farms, and make household chores simple. However, chemicals can be hazardous to people and the environment if they are improperly handled or released…. Read More
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The Dangers of Diesel Fuel Spills
All hazardous materials pose a risk to people and the environment if spilled. Diesel fuels and other petroleum-based materials are particularly dangerous and, since they are among the most widely transported hazardous materials, special attention ought to be given to… Read More
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What is Hazmat?: A Guide to Hazardous Materials
The simple definition of “hazmat” is “hazardous materials,” but there is a lot more to the matter than this. What qualifies as a hazardous material? What are the regulations surrounding hazardous materials? What kinds of hazardous materials are out… Read More