That sweeping rule is aimed at reducing the frequency and severity of accidents at nearly 11,740 US chemical plants, warehouses, storage sites, and other facilities. According to the EPA, about 131 ...

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. seeks to cut "lurid" allegations from a job-discrimination lawsuit, claiming they aren ...

It should be pointed out, however, that the Globally Harmonized System for classifying and labeling chemicals that was recently incorporated into the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard defines all ...

Carcinogens, reproductive toxins, and chemicals with high acute toxicity are high-risk materials and are classified by OSHA as “Particularly Hazardous Substances.” In addition to chemicals classified ...

Hazardous materials need careful handling, especially when it comes to storage and transport. Industries working with ...

of specific chemical substances in the environment, and the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) system, which provides information concerning the properties and the handling of specific chemical substances. This ...

Further, this guide is designed only to prepare laboratory workers for spill cleanup. Understanding this guide requires a basic level of chemical knowledge and training. If you do not have the basic ...

The program covers all employees of the University including full-time, part-time, temporary, and student employees that are NOT engaged in the laboratory use of chemicals. Environmental Health and ...

Safety glasses that meet the ANSI Z.87.1 1989 standard should be worn whenever handling corrosive chemicals. Ordinary prescription glasses WILL NOT provide adequate protection unless they also meet ...

This Brandeis Safety Operating Procedure applies to all users of oxidizing chemicals. Personnel handling oxidizing chemicals must wear adequate eye protection. Adequate safety glasses must meet the ...