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Compliance & Regulatory NewsEnvironmental Health & SafetyHazardous Compliance ExplainedOSHA

Hazardous Compliance Explained: Environmental vs. Transportation

Understanding the responsibility for safety data sheets and chemical labeling is imperative to ensuring compliance with safety regulations. We’ve provided a complete guide on understanding hazardous compliance and responsibilities here. But what about the implications of hazardous materials from an environmental standpoint vs transportation requirements? Are these regulations different? Whenever…
Alex Milan
09/30/24
Compliance & Regulatory NewsEnvironmental Health & SafetyHazardous Compliance ExplainedOSHA

Hazardous Compliance Explained: Defining Hazardous

Manufacturers and distributors alike are subject to compliance, but attitudes toward compliance from those entities range from blissful ignorance to deliberate defiance. But navigating the laws and agencies can prove challenging at best. The goal of this article series is to provide insight into the communication and handling of what…
Alex Milan
09/27/24
Compliance & Regulatory NewsEnvironmental Health & SafetyHazardous Compliance ExplainedOSHA

Hazardous Compliance Explained: Understanding Responsibility

To fully grasp the responsibility of hazardous chemical compliance, it's crucial first to define what constitutes a hazardous substance. But what exactly is a hazardous substance? Previously, we explored the meaning of "hazardous" and noted that each regulatory agency uses its own terminology. Although the criteria for classifying these terms—such…
Alex Milan
09/11/24
Environmental Health & SafetyGHSOSHA

Common Mistakes in Hazard Communication: What Manufacturers, Distributors, and Importers Need to Know

For any jurisdiction, effective hazard communication is crucial in ensuring workplace safety and compliance with regulations. Yet, despite its importance, many manufacturers, distributors, and importers stumble in their hazard communication efforts. These missteps can lead to serious consequences, from workplace accidents to legal issues. Uncovering common mistakes made to avoid…
Alex Milan
08/23/24
Environmental Health & SafetyOSHASDS AuthoringSDS Management

FAQs: Updating and Managing Safety Data Sheets

In today’s fast-paced regulatory landscape, managing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) efficiently is crucial for ensuring workplace safety and compliance. With the increasing complexity of regulations and the need for up-to-date information, many organizations are turning to advanced software solutions to streamline their SDS management processes. Enter TotalSDS Authoring and SDS…
Alex Milan
07/24/24
Environmental Health & SafetyNewsSDS ManagementWorkplace Safety

Ensuring Safety & Compliance: Offline SDS Access with CrowdStrike Outage

In the fast-paced digital age, the continuity of business operations is heavily reliant on uninterrupted internet and computer access. However, as recent events have shown, even the most advanced systems can face unexpected outages. A notable example is the recent outage caused by CrowdStrike, which affected Windows computers and underscored…
Alex Milan
07/19/24

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