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Easy-to-Use Custom NFPA Diamond Template and Resources
The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), in section 704 of the National Fire Code, specifies a system for identifying hazards…
California Updates Prop 65 Warning Signs & Labels
Beginning August 30, 2018, California requires updated Proposition 65 labels and signs. Under Prop 65, companies doing business or selling…
What are Permissible Exposure Levels?
Permissible Exposure Levels, or PELs, generally refer to the maximum exposure to a potentially harmful substance or physical agent (e.g.,…
Hazardous Materials Marking & Transport Info You Need To Know
All motorist must be aware of flammable chemicals being transported, per the U.S. Department of Transportation. Without communicating the risks…
OSHA Guidance on Enforcing Revised HazCom Standard
OSHA has issued instructions to compliance safety and health officers on how to ensure consistent enforcement of the revised Hazard…
Eyewash Stations and Emergency Showers: Where, When and How
If you think eyewash stations and emergency showers belong only in hazardous industrial settings, you could be leaving your employees…
Safety Tip: Beware Workplace Carbon Monoxide Dangers
Every year hundreds of workers experience carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, especially during the winter months with closed buildings and increased…
Free Reference Card Compares NFPA 704 Diamond and OSHA GHS labels
The NFPA has been working with OSHA over the past year to promote awareness of the differences between the…
OSHA Issues New Advice for Fighting Combustible Dust Fires
OSHA has just published a new booklet that outlines safe procedures for emergency responders who may face fires and explosions…
OSHA Reminds Employers of Carbon Monoxide Dangers
Recently, a worker in a New England warehouse was found unconscious and seizing, suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. Several other…
