Everything You Need to Know About Hazard Communication Training
Hazard communication is an important part of any business that handles potentially dangerous equipment or materials. Learn more here. READ MORE...
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How to Improve Your Business’s Hazardous Materials Management
When a business is involved in hazardous materials management, it is crucial to handle and dispose of them properly. Learn more here. READ MORE...
Solving the Mysteries of HazCom Labeling
While you may be allowed to use HMIS and NFPA under the OSHA regulations, there are good reasons employers should consider the move to GHS labels exclusively. READ MORE...
HazCom Training Basics
For those wondering, “what is HazCom training?” it’s important to first understand what HazCom stands for. HazCom is short for Hazard Communication, and is a hazard communication standard (HCS) implemented by OSHA. As the name implies, it is a safety regulation that manages the examination of hazard communication pertaining to chemicals in the workplace. READ MORE...
WHMIS 2015 – Are you prepared?
Introduction The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Canada’s hazard communication standard, came into effect on October 31, 1988. The key elements of the system are hazard classification, cautionary labelling of containers, the provision of (material) safety data sheets ((M)SDSs), and worker education programs. On February 11, 2015, the Government released final regulations, the Hazardous Products […] READ MORE...