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Environmental Health & Safety

Asbestos Exposure Risks & OSHA

By Nabila Al Hasan, Regulatory Compliance Specialist Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber. Asbestos is an electrical insulator and highly heat resistant which makes it an excellent component for insulation and fire-retardant materials. For these reasons, it was used in the manufacturing of building construction materials for many years.…
Alex Milan
04/19/21
Environmental Health & SafetyOSHA

Lithium-ion Batteries & SDS Requirements

By Rennee Karlik, Regulatory Compliance Specialist The use of lithium-ion batteries is steadily on the rise due to enhanced performance (less time to charge and last longer) in a lightweight package. More and more products across a wide range of applications are using lithium-ion batteries. Tools, electronics, and devices containing…
Alex Milan
04/09/21
Environmental Health & SafetyOSHA

COVID-19: Mask Use and OSHA’s Role

By Mary Jones, Manager of Implementation & Delivery, and Veronica Marrero, Regulatory Compliance Specialist The Data COVID-19 appears to primarily be spread through respiratory droplets and aerosols. In non-medical or occupational environments, both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) recommend wearing cloth masks…
Alex Milan
03/19/21
Environmental Health & SafetyOSHA

3 Key Elements of Hazard Communication Enforcement

When working with hazardous chemicals, employees must have the proper information and training regarding handling the chemicals, protecting themselves against risk, and understanding any outstanding safety concerns. It’s no wonder that OSHA’s Hazard Communications Standards (HCS, otherwise known as HazCom) is the second-most cited federal workplace safety and health standard,…
Alex Milan
11/11/20
Environmental Health & Safety

EHS Trends Impacting Your Business

The environmental, health, and safety (EHS) sector is always rapidly evolving to meet the changing regulatory demands, mitigate new workplace risks, and maximize compliance. What was standard procedure last month could become obsolete if you’re not paying close attention and keeping up. If you want to stay competitive as an…
Alex Milan
09/10/20