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Responding to an Exposure Incident – The Steps to Take

May 7, 2019

Would you know what to do if an employee at your company had a needlestick injury or other exposure incident? Other routes of exposure to biological material include accidents with other types of sharps as well as exposure to the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, mouth, and non-intact skin.

March 19, 2019

Be sure to reconcile the Safety Data Sheets at your facility to verify that you have an SDS for all hazardous chemicals present on site.

March 12, 2019

OSHA has announced that Safe + Sound 2019 will be held August 12-18, 2019. This national event is intended to promote the value of workplace health and safety programs.

March 5, 2019

The updated Law M.G.L. Chapter 149 § 6 ½ requiring public sector workplaces to comply with OSHA regulations went into effect on February 1, 2019. While this is a significant change for public workplaces, OSHA does continue to have jurisdiction over private employers.

February 26, 2019

OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 requires that employers maintain a list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present in the workplace. While conducting chemical inventories, it is prudent to ensure that the SDS files are up to date for all chemicals found during the inventory.

February 19, 2019

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health Radiation Control Program tracks the generation and disposal of low-level radioactive waste produced in Massachusetts every year. This is accomplished through requiring a completed LLRW survey from all licensed facilities every year.

February 13, 2019

"I Love Safety Training!" Wait…what? Have you heard many people utter these words before? It is easy to say that the importance of developing an effective safety training program should not be overlooked, but how do you put a fun and therefore effective safety training program into practice?

February 7, 2019

If you have never conducted a gap analysis or if it has been some time since the last one, consider investing in this invaluable process. Even if you have established a robust program, a gap analysis can provide input into what areas could use improvement or redefined focus.

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.

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Responding to an Exposure Incident – The Steps to Take

Reconcile Safety Data Sheets

OSHA Announces Safe + Sound Week 2019

Updated MA Law for Public Workplaces

Remember to Conduct Chemical Inventories

Be Sure to Submit Your LLRW Survey!

Making Safety Training Fun

Gap Analyses Benefit Everyone

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

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