Related Chemical Safety Training Courses Chemical Protection Clothing Chemical Hygiene and Engineering Chemical Spill Chemical Safety Chemical Handling Chemical Carcinogens by Estonian OH&S Number of Slides: 22 Created By: Estonian OH&S This training presentation was created by Estonian OH&S. It lists the types, classification and labelling of carcinogens, along with workplace risk assessment and health …
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CEO, plant manager face jail due to Hurricane Harvey chemical release, fire
A prosecutor notes that while indictments against corporations and their managers for environmental and safety crimes are rare, “those who poison our environment will be prosecuted when the evidence justifies it.” Now two managers face jail time in connection with one of the worst storms in U.S. history. A grand jury has indicted Arkema North …
Rethinking Chemical Safety Risks
Chemical plants are basically attributed with large inventories of hazardous materials whose accidental or intentional release could result in catastrophic events. The proximity of chemical plants to residential areas and transportation networks, specifically in industrialized and densely populated European countries such as Belgium, Germany, France, and The Netherlands, makes the consequences of such undesired releases …
A Proposed Rule for Beryllium…Again
On Jan. 9, OSHA issued a final rule that established new protections for workers who are exposed to beryllium in general industry, construction and shipyards. Beryllium is a lightweight metal used primarily in specialty alloys and beryllium oxide ceramics. It also is present as a trace material in metal slags. OSHA on June 23 announced …
NIOSH Issues Recommended Exposure Limits for Chemicals Linked to “Popcorn Lung”
Washington – NIOSH has released recommended limits for controlling occupational exposure to flavoring chemicals diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione, both of which have been linked to reduced lung function in food flavoring and production industry workers. Published Oct. 31, Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Diacetyl and 2,3-Pentanedione lists the recommended exposure limits for diacetyl …
Lack of maintenance, poor communication fouled water for 300,000
Improper spill prevention, lack of maintenance: What can go wrong when an aboveground tank used to store harmful chemicals isn’t inspected for 10 years? Drinking water for 300,000 people can be contaminated, and hundreds end up seeking care for maladies ranging from rashes to nausea. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board’s (CSB) final report into the …
HAZCOM (GHS) Pictogram Labels – Free Stock Photo
ATTRIBUTION REQUIRED: This image is free to use for all purposes including commercial use but you must provide a link back to atlantictraining.com as the source of the image. Learn more. Image Description: Descending GHS labels displaying proper HAZCOM as described OSHA new standards. Share this Image On Your Site Please include attribution to www.atlantictraining.com/blog with …
NIOSH Releases Mobile App for Chemical Hazards Guide
Washington – NIOSH has created a mobile app to accompany its Pocket Guide on Chemical Hazards. Containing more than 600 chemical entries and appendices, the app allows users to search by chemical name or synonym, as well as DOT, CAS or RTECS numbers. Information also can be marked as a “favorite” for future reference, according …
OSHA Follow-Up Inspection Finds Workers Still Exposed to Chemical Hazards
For the third time in 10 years, OSHA inspectors found employees at a Lima, Ohio custom sign manufacturing company exposed to respiratory, chemical and paint hazards. OSHA cited Sign Source USA Inc. for seven repeated and two serious health violations on June 14, 2016, after the agency’s December 2015 follow-up inspection. Proposed penalties total $46,970. …