Flammable liquids are classified based on their flash point and boiling point. NFPA 30 addresses the definition and classification of flammable and combustible liquids, and establishes three classes as follows:
Annual safety training sessions often cover responding to emergencies, chemical safety, biosafety, and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. While there is no way to circumvent annual refresher training requirements, there are ways to gain people’s attention rather than blank stares.
The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA), was developed to provide communities with important information about the hazardous substances in use at companies so they can plan for possible emergencies involving them. EPCRA is also known as SARA (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act) Title III.
Do you know who to call if you are involved with a spill? How to determine if the spill is controlled or uncontrolled? Do you know what measures to take to handle a controlled or uncontrolled spill scenario?
On September 24, Denise Aronson moderated an informative and thought-provoking panel discussion investigating the role of worker safety, facility safety and compliance in the successful launch and sustainable growth of any life science business.
Chemists, EHS professionals, Industrial Hygienists, Chemical Hygiene Officers, and Lab Supervisors alike are among those who will benefit from this one-day course worth 7 TCH credits.
As an involved Board Member and Outreach Committee chair of The Bioscience Network (TBN), Denise is thrilled to announce the upcoming leadership event held at the Law offices of Bingham McCutchen on Thursday, October 24, 2013.
We're offering a one-day training in house that provides certification to the First Responder Operations Level (FROL). This course provides a regulatory review, discusses hazard and risk assessment, and provides spill response guidance that can be taken by those individuals with this level of certification.
Safety Partners, Inc. and Waltham Consulting are co-hosting the 3rd Annual Lab Productivity Micro-Conference where seminars and exhibits will feature ways to help make the laboratory more efficient and compliant.
Is your company on the leading edge of accident prevention? Leading Indicators are essential for a strong safety program. Join your colleagues in this interesting Forum that will improve your safety program.
