Items Tagged with 'hazard communication (hazCom)'

Enforcement activity is intensifying, requirements are expanding, and regulators are increasingly focusing on whether EHS programs and policies are being followed and implemented, not just written down in a manual.  

For safety professionals across manufacturing, construction and general industry, systematically addressing recurring hazards remains a central challenge. 

Signs reinforce safety messages, remind them of the safer way to go, and reflect your safety culture.

A recent webinar focuses on chemical risk management, with a particular emphasis on the role of approvals, green chemistry, and hazard communication.

I believe that there will likely be greater risk for “safety” job loss when AI and its technology partners get on a full roll.

The rule updates the current standard by improving the amount and quality of information on labels and safety data sheets. Updates take effect on July 19, 2024.

It’s common knowledge that Hazard Communication (HazCom) always makes OSHA’s Top 10 list of violations. What may not be as commonly known is the breakdown of violations within HazCom.

Fall Protection – General Requirements remains at the top of the list for the 13th year in a row.

Discussing short safety topics can be a great way to keep people aware of the potential risks in their line of work. These refreshers will elevate safety from a background issue to a top priority for all involved.