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Does Your Sonicator Procedure Include Disinfection?

November 11, 2014

Probe sonicators use ultrasound to disrupt biological materials. People that are familiar with sonicators are well aware of the fact that hearing protection is required for employees working with probe sonicators outside of a protective sound enclosure.

November 4, 2014

In the beginning of October 2014, OSHA announced their launch of a national dialogue with stakeholders on ways to prevent exposure to hazardous substances resulting in work-related illnesses. OSHA published a Request for Information (RFI) on the management of hazardous chemical exposures and strategies for updating permissible exposure limits (PELs).

October 28, 2014

There are so many aspects to consider when running a comprehensive EHS program. Make sure that you are including emergency generator compliance requirements as part of your program.

October 21, 2014

Any facility issued a radioactive materials license by The Massachusetts Department of Public Health's (MDPH) Bureau of Environmental Health’s (BEH) Radiation Control Program (RCP) is required to maintain records in accordance with 105 CMR 120.

October 14, 2014

310 CMR 30, MA Department of Environmental Protection’s Hazardous Waste Regulation, requires that a container holding hazardous waste be closed except when waste is being added or removed. Federal regulations stipulate the same requirement.

October 7, 2014

NIOSH has updated their list of antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs, which is included as an appendix to their Preventing Occupational Exposures to Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drug in Healthcare Settings Alert.

September 30, 2014

Are flammable liquids being dispensed at your facility? If so, are proper bonding and grounding procedures in place? OSHA’s requirements for bonding and grounding of flammable liquids can be found in 29 CFR 1910.106.

September 23, 2014

On September 11, 2014, OSHA issued new requirements for reporting severe injuries and fatalities, which will go into effect on January 1, 2015. The list of industries exempt from routine injury and illness record-keeping requirements was also updated.

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September 17, 2014

As I am sure you are aware by now, September has been designated as National Biosafety Stewardship Month by the NIH, and The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released a memo requesting a “a government-wide ‘safety stand-down’”.

September 9, 2014

September 5th was a NIOSH-approved holiday, N95 Day! If you are an employee that participates in a N95 respiratory protection program, hopefully you were able to participate in N95 Day to learn more about N95 filtering facepiece respirators.

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Insights and updates from Safety Partners

Does Your Sonicator Procedure Include Disinfection?

OSHA Requests Information Regarding PELs

Is Your Emergency Generator Compliance Documented?

Are Your Radiation Safety Program Files Organized?

Remember Hazardous Waste Containers Must Be Closed

NIOSH Updates Hazardous Drug List

Bonding and Grounding When Dispensing Flammable Liquids

OSHA Revises Injury and Illness Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements

National Biosafety Stewardship Month

Did You Participate in N95 Day?

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