Chemical Safety

Working safely with bleach

Bleach is a chemical that is diluted and used as a cleaning agent to kill bacteria, fungi and viruses. Handling bleach requires caution and care because it’s corrosive, which means it can irritate or burn the skin and eyes, according to the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety.

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HazCom: Chemicals from foreign suppliers

Are HazCom-covered businesses permitted to use and distribute chemicals purchased from foreign suppliers?

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Toluene safety

Toluene is a clear and colorless liquid that turns to vapor when exposed to air at room temperature. According to OSHA, it’s often used in a mixture with other solvents and chemicals, such as paint pigments, so employees who work with paint, metal cleaners and adhesives may be at risk for exposure.

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Industrial-strength identification labels

Surface Safe ID Labels are industrial-strength printable labels engineered to stick strong but remove cleanly – with no scraping – from metal, glass, plastic,...

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Below hook drum handling system

The 3A-HD-BHDL is a fully automatic and mechanical below hook attachment that can be used to lift 55-gallon drums for placement to or from many containment devices, scales, pallets or similar handling requirements.

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Label requirements for hazardous waste

What are the new Environmental Protection Agency labeling requirements for hazardous waste containers?

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Preparing for the HazCom update

What can HazCom-covered businesses expect from a proposed alignment with GHS Revision 7?

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Nitrile gloves

FrogWear AV805 anti-vibration chemical-handling gloves feature an anti-vibration palm with an ergonomic precured construction, and a sandpaper grip for wet or dry applications.

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