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Reference NUREG – 1556, Volume 7, for Radiation License Applications

July 12, 2016

When submitting applications to MA Department of Public Health Radiation Control Program to request permission to possess and use radioactive material in a research and development laboratory, be sure to reference U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s NUREG-1556, Volume 7.

July 5, 2016

On June 27th, 2016, the EPA Administrator signed the e-Manifest User Fee Proposed Rule. The Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act requires the EPA to create an electronic system to track hazardous waste shipments, so the implementation of a national e-manifest system is expected in the spring of 2018.

June 28, 2016

You have probably heard that The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act was signed into law on June 22, 2016. This law amends the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) and is the first major update to an environmental statue in many years.

June 21, 2016

When temporary employees are hired at your facility, remember that the host employer and the staffing agency are jointly responsible for ensuring a safe work environment for temporary employees. In these situations, the temporary staffing agency and host employer share responsibility and control over the workers’ job duties.

June 14, 2016

Be careful not to confuse a flammable permit with a flammable license. These are two very different regulatory processes stipulated in 527 CMR 1.00, Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code. When discussing flammable permitting, the terms permit and license should not be used interchangeably.

June 7, 2016

When conducting risk assessments, job safety analyses, or evaluating the hazards associated with laboratory space, remember to think about the small hazards as well as the high hazards. One ‘small’ hazard that should be addressed is substituting plasticware for glassware whenever possible in order to reduce the risks associated with broken glass.

May 31, 2016

What is the established new employee training schedule at your facility? Is it clear that new employees working in the laboratory need to attend safety training prior to commencing any lab work?

May 25, 2016

Who are The 400? They are the 400 companies that Safety Partners has served during our 25-year history. They are the companies that created the Greater Cambridge/Boston Biotech Ecosystem, the Biotech Hub of the Universe.

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May 24, 2016

OSHA has issued a Final Rule to Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses which will take effect on August 10, 2016, with phased in requirements taking effect January 1, 2017. This rule is intended to improve workplace safety and prevent injuries and illnesses by modernizing injury data collection, and better informing workers and the public about workplace hazards.

May 17, 2016

Are there employees at your facility that work with human blood, blood products, or other potentially infectious materials? Is there a chance that employees at your facility will come into contact with human blood, blood products, or other potentially infectious materials as a result of conducting their job duties?

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Reference NUREG – 1556, Volume 7, for Radiation License Applications

e-Manifest User Fee Proposed Rule Signed

Review TSCA Amendments

Treat Temporary Employees As Your Own Employees

Flammable Permits vs. Flammable License

Substitute Plastic for Glass

Conduct Safety Training Before Lab Work Commences

Safety Partners Celebrates 400 of the Best and Brightest!

Encourage Injury, Illness, and Near Miss Reporting

Document Your Exposure Determination

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