Hazard Communication

In Episode 46, the S+H team examines the December issue’s feature story on best practices for preventing workplace violence. Also, Atanu Das, owner of MSDS Writer, a consulting company, joins the podcast to discuss Safety Data Sheets in the “Five Questions With …” segment.

How can I best protect my workers from on-the-job silica exposure?

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a public meeting for Nov. 15 in advance of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

“Electrical safety doesn’t care about how long you’re on the job,” one expert says. “Incidents can happen whether the task takes one minute, one day, one week.”

Washington — An update to OSHA’s standard on hazard communication is undergoing a final review, according to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs website.

What are the requirements for labeling secondary chemical containers?

How can we optimize employee safety when handling combustible dust?

What should a beginner know about chemical safety on Day 1 of a new job?

What are the most common types of dangerous goods that pose a significant safety risk in various industries? What measures can be taken to mitigate those risks?

How can effective health and safety protocols contribute to a safer and more effective work environment when thermal fluids are in use? What specific measures should be taken to prevent incidents?