Welcome To The Risk Control Show Ep 108. Monsanto ordered to pay $289 MM for a Cancer Claim? In this episode, we look at the importance of properly managing your SDS and using PPE when dealing with chemicals. Roundup was at the head of the topic after a school groundskeeper developed cancer and the manufacturer Read more about Ep 108. SDS, Cancer and a $289 Million Payout To A School Groundskeeper[…]
This episode is all about SDS Sheets Have a topic that you would like us to cover, let us know in the comments below.
Every year, thousands of employees suffer respiratory irritations, disease and sometimes death due to their lack of understanding regarding ventilation types. And one of the biggest issues is knowing that mechanical ventilation is local exhaust, but local exhaust is not mechanical ventilation. It’s like understanding that a tomato is a fruit, but you never put Read more about The difference between “local” and “mechanical” could save your life[…]
With the new GHS system coming into play, being able to read a new Safety Data Sheet is vitally important. Watch this short video on how to read a new SDS. How to Read a Safety Data Sheet from Steve Wilmes on Vimeo.
There are 4 main dates that you should be concerned with in regard to the Globally Harmonized System of classification of chemicals. The first one comes at the end of next year and is probably the easiest to implement. By December 1, 2013 affected employees should be trained on the updated hazard communication standard and Read more about What are the compliance dates for GHS implementation?[…]
It’s been a long time coming. And it’s finally here. OSHA has adopted the GHS system. What is the GHS System? It’s the United Nation’s Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of chemicals. Remember, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and the HCS (Hazard Communication Standard), well GHS is the bigger, better, more advanced younger Read more about OSHA Adopts GHS Standards[…]
