Managing hazardous materials safely is a complex process that spans across all areas of a facility, not just the receiving dock. Recognizing where hazardous materials are handled, stored, used, transported, and collected is the first step toward developing targeted trainings that minimize risks and promote safe practices throughout the organization. Different job functions involve different …
Check out this snazzy GHS infographic that gives you the lowdown on what’s shaking with the shift from the old MSDS to the new SDS under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). This transition means that chemical safety info is now speaking the same language worldwide—thanks to the consistent use of Safety Data Sheets, chemical labels, …
Let’s talk about the big GHS SDS conversion. If you’re in safety, you know that OSHA’s move to the GHS (Globally Harmonized System) was a massive shift. The old, familiar MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is out, and the new GHS SDS (Safety Data Sheet) format is in. This isn’t just a name change; it’s …
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OSHA, as we know, is always on the move. Now that it’s HCS or Hazard Communication Standard has aligned itself with the GHS or Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals in the United States [1], there is a June 1 deadline for changes in compliance to take place. For example, if you’re …
