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February 7, 2017

If you were to think back about this past year and how many risk assessments you conducted, what do you think the number would be? Do you have a plan in place to ensure that a thorough risk assessment is conducted prior to new biological agents being introduced into the laboratory?

January 31, 2017

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MA DEP) regulates Universal Waste, which includes hazardous batteries, mercury containing devices such as thermometers, mercury containing lamps, and pesticides. Be sure that your facility is properly collecting, storing, and disposing of universal waste streams.

January 25, 2017

As Safety Partners enters our 25th year, we are proud, humbled, and thankful. We are proud.

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January 24, 2017

As of January 18, 2017, the FDA has banned powdered surgeon’s gloves, powdered examination gloves, and absorbable powder for lubricating a surgeon’s gloves. Manufacturers of powered gloves have been sending notices to customers to advise them of the ban and request that any banned products currently available in the workplace be disposed of.

January 23, 2017

Safety Partners, Inc. is proud to announce the promotions of Jennifer Reilly to Chief Operating Officer and Sarah Mueller to Vice President of Quality, Research, and Training. Safety Partners is the leading environmental, health, and safety consulting firm serving the life sciences industry in greater Boston.

January 17, 2017

On January 6, 2017, OSHA issued a final rule to reduce workplace exposure to beryllium. Previous standards were based on out dated studies and data, and more recent data demonstrates that serious lung disease can result from low level exposures to beryllium.

January 10, 2017

The 2017 Update to the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology was released by the EPA, FDA, and USDA on January 4, 2017. The so-called Coordinated Framework is accompanied by the National Strategy for Modernizing the Regulatory System for Biotechnology Products.

January 3, 2017

When walking around your facility, be sure to check for compliance with ceiling clearance requirements. Most people are aware that storage of materials within 24 inches of the ceiling and 18 inches of a sprinkler is not permitted. However, these requirements are very easy to forget when space is limited.

December 27, 2016

Many of you are likely spending some time going through your EHS records for this year, and preparing recordkeeping systems for the new year. As you know, there are numerous regulatory requirements for how long you must maintain specific records.

December 20, 2016

January 18, 2017 will mark the effective date of OSHA’s final rule that clarifies making and maintaining work-related injury and illness documentation. The amendments in this rule do not stipulate any new compliance obligations, and the injury and illness reporting requirements remain the same.

Insights and updates from Safety Partners

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Insights and updates from Safety Partners

How Many Risk Assessments Have You Conducted?

Universal Waste Management

Safety Partners Turns 25!

Evaluate Available Gloves

Safety Partners Promotes Jennifer Reilly to Chief Operating Officer and Sarah Mueller to Vice President of Quality, Research, and Training

OSHA Issues New Beryllium Rule

2017 Update to Coordinated Framework

Check Ceiling Clearance Compliance

Consider Archiving Rather Than Pitching

OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Requirements Made Clear

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