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Bilbao, Spain — When carcinogens are present in the workplace, “employers must do everything in their power to prevent workers from coming into contact with them,” the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work says.
In Episode 46, the S+H team examines the December issue’s feature story on best practices for preventing workplace violence. Also, Atanu Das, owner of MSDS Writer, a consulting company, joins the podcast to discuss Safety Data Sheets in the “Five Questions With …” segment.
Employers are required to train workers on chemical Safety Data Sheets and labels as part of OSHA's updated Hazard Communication Standard. Try the interactive quiz, our most popular quiz ever.
Washington — A recent analysis of more than 650 Safety Data Sheets found that 30% feature inaccurate chemical hazard warnings, while 15% fail to warn that a listed chemical may cause cancer.
Silver Spring, MD — A new e-tool from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training is intended to help manufacturers, distributors and importers of products that contain nanomaterials strengthen their Safety Data Sheets.
OSHA recently published its final rule updating its Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200), aligning it with Revision 7 of the United Nation’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, or GHS. The final rule brings significant changes, and it’s estimated that 94% of Safety Data Sheets and 64% of labels will need updating. This affects chemical inventories and SDS libraries for everyone throughout the supply chain – including your organization. Register today to ensure you get the information you need to maintain compliance with OSHA’s updated HazCom Standard.