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Compliance Facts for New Businesses: What You Need to Know About SDSs and Staying Safe

Starting a new business is an exciting venture, but it comes with its fair share of responsibilities. Among the most important, especially for companies handling hazardous materials, is ensuring workplace safety and compliance with regulations.  One of the most crucial compliance requirements for any business dealing with chemicals or other…
Hawk SEM
01/31/25
Hazardous Compliance ExplainedWorkplace Safety

Best Options for Protecting Employees with Hazcom Requirements

Ensuring workplace safety is a fundamental priority for any organization, especially when hazardous chemicals are part of daily operations. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established the Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) to ensure that employees are protected through clear communication, proper training, and well-documented safety practices. Compliance with…
Hawk SEM
01/27/25
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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
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Regulatory and Compliance: What Is Planned for 2024, and How to Stay Ahead of Changes

In a January 2024 regulatory and compliance webinar, Veronica Marrero, the Director of Professional Services in Regulatory Operations at TotalSDS, explored the latest regulatory requirements in four major jurisdictions: Canada, the EU, Brazil, and China.  Marrero and the key speaker, Senior Regulatory Compliance Specialist Rennee Karlik, covered the most pressing…
Hawk SEM
06/18/24
Hazardous Compliance ExplainedOSHASDS AuthoringWorkplace Safety

Cultivating Safety: Best Practices for Hazard Communication and SDS Management in Agriculture

In the bustling world of agriculture, safety isn't just a priority—it's a necessity. From the vast fields to buzzing barns, ensuring the well-being of workers is paramount. However, with the myriad of hazards present in agricultural settings, navigating safety regulations can be daunting. That's where effective hazard communication and SDS…
Hawk SEM
06/12/24

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