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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 & Safety

Industrial Lubricant Hazards & Safety Tips

By Nabila Al Hasan, Regulatory Compliance Specialist Lubricant Uses & Properties Lubricant is a fluid designed to reduce friction between two moving surfaces. Different types of lubricants include mineral oil, synthetic oil, aqueous lubricant, and bio-lubricant. They are used for a myriad of purposes in household, medical and industrial settings.…
Alex Milan
03/02/21
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