On May 20, 2024, OSHA published a significant revision to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) in an effort to better align the HCS with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of ...

I once had an experience working with a manufacturing operation that included painting processes for the main production line and a small spray-painting area in the repair section. The facility ...

If you are using chemicals, you will have Safety Data Sheets (SDS) available. The details of some of the information in the SDS, like the hazard classifications of the Globally Harmonized System of ...

The HCS hazard definitions may differ from other commonly used definitions. Of particular note is the use of the term “flammable liquid.” The International Fire Code (IFC) and the NFPA classify ...

A Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Hazard Classification and Labeling. It is an international, standardized approach to hazard communication. The introduction of this system ensures that chemical ...

Manufacturers and large scale users of hazardous chemicals know the significance of March 1st. The Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) requires facilities where hazardous ...

Safety professionals have a lot on their plate. You must manage your chemical inventory and safety data sheet (SDS) library, among other things. Ironically, this busy schedule may keep you from ...

Rules for hazardous (classified) locations can be found in Chapter 5 [Special Occupancies] of the National Electrical Code (NEC). What are these specific locations, and why is the word “classified” in ...

Over the years, EC&M articles have addressed many topics when applying the rules for hazardous (classified) locations. Safety tips for working in hazardous locations, class and division basics, the ...