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Reporting Year 2018 Tier II Reports Due March 1, 2019

January 30, 2019

The Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) is authorized by Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA). In an effort to keep communities aware of the hazardous chemicals present at facilities exceeding certain thresholds, Section 311 and 312 of EPCRA stipulate requirements for the reporting of hazardous chemical storage.

January 23, 2019

This weekend’s weather serves as a reminder to review the work practices being followed for snow removal at your facility. Employers are responsible for identifying and training workers on the appropriate personal protective equipment, fall protection, electrical hazards, and any other hazards that may be present during snow removal operations.

January 15, 2019

Do you know how to determine if a spill is controlled or uncontrolled? If a hazardous chemical was spilled in your lab right now, would the researchers know if they could clean it up themselves or not? Do you know what measures to take to handle a controlled or uncontrolled spill scenario?

January 9, 2019

All establishments covered by OSHA’s Part 1904 are required to complete Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, on an annual basis.

December 25, 2018

In 2018, we shared 49 safety tips to provide information on compliance, safety, and organization that can help your lab work in accordance with all guidelines!

December 11, 2018

Waste stream information profiles (WIPs) should be in place for the common waste streams generated at your facility. The licensed waste hauler removing waste from your site will help establish these profiles based on the composition and hazards associated with constituents of the streams.

December 4, 2018

Does your facility have an established policy that clearly specifies whether cell phones are permitted into the lab while conducting work?

November 27, 2018

Now that the holiday season is upon us, be sure to remind employees to take their time. Rushing and taking short cuts can lead to incidents and accidents. As part of the reminder, ensure everyone is aware of the need to report near misses, in an effort to prevent an incident or accident from occurring.

November 20, 2018

We should be thankful for the successes we experience with our EHS programs, and remember to discuss them during safety committee meetings, company meetings, or general company updates!

November 15, 2018

It is hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week, which means the end of the year will be here before we know it! The end of the year presents the perfect opportunity to reflect on accomplishments achieved in your EHS program throughout the year and set goals for the coming year.

November 6, 2018

Does your facility hold regular meetings with all your safety officers and other lab group members to discuss the high priority safety topics? Implementing a safety committee with regularly scheduled meetings has many beneficial effects on a company’s EHS program.

October 30, 2018

OSHA has announced the list of the top 10 violations for fiscal year 2018. There are two new citations on the list this year that have not shown up previously.

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Reporting Year 2018 Tier II Reports Due March 1, 2019

Review OSHA’s Snow Removal Resource

Be Prepared for Chemical Spills

Start Preparing OSHA Form 300A

2018 Safety Tip Roundup

Conduct an Annual Review of Waste Stream Information Profiles

Establish a Clear Cell Phone Policy

Take Your Time to Avoid Incidents

Be Thankful for Successes

End of Year Program Review

Spice Up Your Safety Committee Meetings

OSHA Announced Top Violations

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