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How do I ship a lithium battery?

Start with these four questions to simplify your compliance responsibilities.

December 16, 2019

Lithium battery regulations are complex and constantly evolving. If you’re just starting out with lithium battery shipping, answering the four questions in this guide will help you determine how stringently your shipment will be regulated and where to find the rules you need to ensure compliance.

World’s most widely used SDS / chemical management software just got better

October 16, 2018

VelocityEHS, the global leader in cloud-based environment, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability solutions, announced today the launch of its newly designed MSDSonline SDS/Chemical Management software platform. Backed by more than 20 years of continuous product innovation and rebuilt from the ground up to make it even easier for safety professionals and frontline workers to use, this latest release includes over 350 new and improved features to help companies who work with hazardous chemicals simplify compliance and improve worker safety.

VAC-U-MAX Industrial Vacuum Cleaners Now ATEX-Certified

Capture, clean & contain combustible dusts, flammable liquids & reactive powders

June 19, 2018

VAC-U-MAX proudly announces ATEX Certification for three of its compressed-air-powered (non-electrical) industrial vacuum cleaning systems for use in explosion-hazard environments. ATEX Certification requires a third-party review and full testing of VAC-U-MAX equipment, not just the design paperwork.

Kee Safety® introduces new Kee® Pallet Gate to provide hazard protection when transferring materials

August 21, 2017

Kee Safety, Inc., Buffalo, New York, announces the introduction of new Kee Pallet Gate to provide protection at openings on mezzanines and other areas where pallet access is required to transfer materials or move goods between different working levels.

PIG® Absorb-&-Lock® Liquid Solidification Absorbent -quickly stabilize and solidify free liquids

August 2, 2016

New Pig has introduced PIG® Absorb-&-Lock® Liquid Solidification Absorbent to stabilize and solidify excess liquids that separate out from industrial liquids in drums, bulk storage tanks, roll-offs and other containers before shipping and disposal.

New Pig announces new website launch

May 19, 2016

New Pig, the leading brand for helping companies manage leaks, drips and spills, recently announced the launch of their newly redesigned website. Created with the latest technology and the ultimate customer-friendly experience in mind, the new newpig.com features a clean, uncluttered design and improved navigation and functionality throughout, allowing fast, easy access to detailed product and vital information affecting daily operations.

Alarm fails to sound after ammonia leak

Mass. food manufacturer cited for PSM deficiencies

May 13, 2016

When a check valve in the pump room of a Massachusetts food plant leaked about nine pounds of anhydrous ammonia last year, the ammonia sensor in the pump room failed to sound an alarm.

Feds: West Fertilizer fire was an act of arson

ATF offers $50,000 reward

May 12, 2016

In a startling development, federal investigators have determined that the deadly and destructive 2013 fertilizer plant blast in West, Texas was no accident.

Hotel housekeepers alarmed by bloodborne pathogen exposure

May 9, 2016

Housekeeping department employees of the Sofitel Los Angeles have filed a complaint with the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) alleging that they do not have the proper equipment to safely handle linen contaminated with blood or to remove used syringes and needles they encounter in guest rooms.

PIG® Biohazard Spill Kit

March 1, 2016

New Pig offers the portable, multi-use PIG Biohazard Spill Kit to help facilities reduce employee risks while cleaning up blood, urine or other biofluids.