Safety Data Sheets

7 key features of today’s cutting-edge chemical management software

Game-changing chemical management

August 1, 2019

Software is radically changing chemical management. But while the growing chemical safety software options available help more businesses keep their workers safe and workplaces compliant, the crowded space also makes it harder for those shopping for a solution to select one that best fits their needs.

Centralized software reduces errors & increases security

Ditch the spreadsheets

Ian Cohen

July 3, 2019

We all love our spreadsheets. For years, EHS professionals have relied almost exclusively on spreadsheets to collect, analyze, and share data. We can do just about anything we want with our spreadsheets, and if you know visual basic, you can really have fun with them.

2019 top standards- OSHA Most Frequently Violated Standards

OSHA hazard communication standard

Hazard Communication (1910.1200) OSHA’s hazard communication standard was the second most-frequently cited agency standard in FY 2018.

January 7, 2019

This occupational safety and health standard is intended to address comprehensively the issue of classifying the potential hazards of chemicals, and communicating information concerning hazards and appropriate protective measures to employees, and to preempt any legislative or regulatory enactments of a state, or political subdivision of a state, pertaining to this subject.

How to develop a robust oversight management program

When contractors come on site

Jason Massey

October 31, 2018

From R&D specialists to the disposal crew, products and projects often require a village of workers onsite. While some of these workers may be part of your organization, successful businesses often require third-party contractors to better manage resources and deliver quality results.

6 steps to ensure an effective hazcom program

Greg Duncan

October 8, 2018

OSHA’s hazard communication standard requires employers with hazardous chemicals in the workplace to implement a formal hazard communication program that includes processes for managing and maintaining safety data sheets, container labels, chemical inventory lists, a written HCS plan, and employee training on OSHA’s standard specific to the employer’s work environment.

HazCom simplified: Build an effective visual communication system

Matt Wastradowski

November 2, 2017

Employers continue to struggle with identifying and communicating hazards posed by dangerous chemicals. Fortunately, they can take steps toward complying with HazCom 2012 and GHS standards with simple, effective visual communication tools.

Safety Data Sheets: Where are your data gaps?

David Williams

October 2, 2017

Safety data sheet information is not always clear about the hazards represented by a material or its ingredients. How do EHS leaders identify problematic documents and acquire the information necessary for effective decision-making about materials on site, exposure and worker protection?

Overcoming three challenges to GHS labeling

Colwin Chan

August 1, 2017

One year after OSHA’s June 1st, 2016 “Globally Harmonized System” (GHS) label end user deadline, more than one out of five companies had not yet met all requirements, according to a new survey.

How to review, identify & categorize new hazards, SDSs and labels

Sally J. Smart

October 1, 2016

On March 26, 2012 the much anticipated revision to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.1200) was published in the Federal Register.

Industrial end users: 6 tips to ensure GHS compliance for smaller “down-packed” chemical container labels

Flexible, lower cost options enable printing durable, appropriately-sized GHS, HMIS, NFPA or hybrid labels on demand

Del Williams

May 23, 2016

Industrial end users – from plant, operations, and maintenance managers to janitorial and sanitation supervisors to environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance officers – must now ask if their chemical labels are GHS compliant.