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Your Source for Answers to the Top 5 NFPA Questions
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is widely known as a codes and standards organization with a mission to help…
Update to Hazardous Materials Marking & Info You Need To Know
All motorist must be aware of flammable chemicals being transported, per the U.S. Department of Transportation. Without communicating the risks…
January 2017 Workplace Safety News & Notes
Here’s a collection of safety news from around the web: DOT Amends Hazmat Rules to Maintain Consistency with International Regulations…
GHS Labels – Red Diamonds vs Black Diamonds?
Is it acceptable to have Black Diamonds surrounding the images on your GHS Labels? The short answer is no. The…
December 2015 OSHA Fines and Settlements Top $3.8 Million
Federal OSHA wrapped up 2015 by releasing details on 17 significant fines (over $100,000) in December, with total proposed penalties…
OSHA Guidance on Enforcing Revised HazCom Standard
OSHA has issued instructions to compliance safety and health officers on how to ensure consistent enforcement of the revised Hazard…
Eyewash Stations and Emergency Showers: Where, When and How
If you think eyewash stations and emergency showers belong only in hazardous industrial settings, you could be leaving your employees…
Safety Tip: Beware Workplace Carbon Monoxide Dangers
Every year hundreds of workers experience carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, especially during the winter months with closed buildings and increased…
NIOSH: Healthcare Workers Lack Awareness of Hazardous Chemical Safety
A new study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) found that healthcare workers who routinely come…
Free Reference Card Compares NFPA 704 Diamond and OSHA GHS labels
The NFPA has been working with OSHA over the past year to promote awareness of the differences between the…
