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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 …

GHS HAZCOM Labeled Barrels – 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: Three blue GHS labeled barrels containing HazMat and displaying proper hazard communication. The barrels are propped up on a wooden pallet.   Share this …

Sources and Measurement of Toxic Chemicals

As we learn more about chemicals and their interaction with the human body, we find that some chemicals are even more toxic than originally thought. An example of this occurred in 1973 when the permissible exposure level (PEL) for vinyl chloride (VC) was reduced from 500 ppm to 50 ppm, then to 1 ppm, over …

OSHA Grants Extra Month for Chemical Hazards Comments

OSHA has extended the comment period by roughly a month on its draft Guidance on Data Evaluation for Weight of Evidence Determination, saying it will accept them until May 2. OSHA published the draft on Feb. 16 and has received requests to extend the comment period so stakeholders can review what OSHA agrees is a …

Elan Chemical Co. issued 17 citations, faces $72,100 in fines

Feb. 10, 2016 OSHA finds Newark manufacturer put employees at-risk in its handling of dangerous chemicals Elan Chemical Co. issued 17 citations, faces $72,100 in finesEmployer name: Elan Chemical Company Inc., 268 Doremus Ave., Newark, New Jersey Citations issued: On Feb. 4, 2016, The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued citations …

OSHA taking comments on chemical hazards

OSHA announced it will issue new guidance on how to apply the Weight of Evidence approach when dealing with complex scientific studies and, on Feb. 16, will begin accepting comments on its Guidance on Data Evaluation for Weight of Evidence Determination, designed to help employers consider all available information when classifying hazardous chemicals. According to …

Somerset County flavoring and fragrance manufacturer exposed workers to respiratory and other workplace safety and health hazards

Dec. 3, 2015 Somerset County flavoring and fragrance manufacturer exposed workers to respiratory and other workplace safety and health hazardsEmployer name: Symrise Inc., a flavoring and fragrance manufacturer, is located at 172 Industrial Parkway in Branchburg, New Jersey. Citations issued: On Dec. 1, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued citations for two willful …

Lab Safety Bundle Download

  Click Here to download the FREE lab safety bundle. Orientation to Laboratory Safety DVD Shows both new employees and “seasoned veterans” the importance of safety in the laboratory. View Product Lab Safety Under The Hood Training Teach your employees the essential skills that they need to understand and use hazardous materials in the workplace. …

United Hospital Supply Corp. exposes employees to repeat safety and health hazards

Nov. 23, 2015 United Hospital Supply Corp. exposes employees to repeat safety and health hazards at manufacturing facility in Burlington, New JerseyEmployer name: United Hospital Supply Corp. manufactures metal cabinets for laboratories and offices and is located at 4422 Route 130 South in Burlington, New Jersey. Citations issued: On Nov. 19, 2015, the Occupational Safety …