Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2018, So Far – Avoid #2 with HCL
It’s the time of year again where OSHA releases the preliminary list of top 10 violations for this point in 2018.
Tag: Safety Data Sheets
Stop Wasting Time Writing Your Own Chemical Labels – Send HCL The SDS
Are You Still Writing Your Own Chemical Labels? There are over 200,000 chemicals that are used in the workplace every day that OSHA and the EPA recognize as hazardous substances. Many of those chemicals are much more common than others, but what happens when you receive a new chemical at your facility? First and foremost,…… Continue reading Stop Wasting Time Writing Your Own Chemical Labels – Send HCL The SDS
Why Compliance Matters – Saving Lives, Preventing Accidents, & Protecting Employees.
Why OSHA Compliance Matters In the 1970’s, OSHA established permissible exposure limits (PELs) in regards to chemical safety regulations. As time has gone on, information has evolved on chemical exposure risks that has caused OSHA to adapt their safety regulations. The OSHA Hazard Communication standard 1910.1200 sets forth a regulation that provides employees with the…… Continue reading Why Compliance Matters – Saving Lives, Preventing Accidents, & Protecting Employees.
Customer Reviews Part 5
-Joel from Hillsboro, OR “Great work, colors looks spot on, and the project was completed overnight!” -Amelia from Chandler, AZ “Everything appears to be correct and clear. Sales person was helpful and the follow up was immediate. Very easy to work with.” –Jason from Allentown, PA “I needed over a dozen different custom…… Continue reading Customer Reviews Part 5
The Essential Top 10 Labels & Signs for OSHA Safety Compliance
Here are the 10 essential signs & labels for OSHA safety compliance. GHS Chemical Safety Labels GHS Chemical Safety Labels are a key portion of any Hazard Communication program. These labels communicate chemical-related hazards in the workplace and provide employees with the right-to-know. Ensure your chemicals are properly labeled with HCL’s library of over 800…… Continue reading The Essential Top 10 Labels & Signs for OSHA Safety Compliance
A Collection of Customer Reviews – Part 4
“Great product and fast service.” – Katie from Austin, TX “I needed over a dozen different custom tags for machine safety keys. The staff at HCL did a great job as usual to provide a solution at a very reasonable price.” – Eric from Delaware, OH “The labels are great for the applications we needed…… Continue reading A Collection of Customer Reviews – Part 4
Hazard Communication Fines In Automotive & Collision Repair Shops
HazCom Violations in Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance are on the rise. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has released information about the types of violations that occurred in automotive and collision repair shops from October 2016-September 2017. Just beneath Respiratory Protection as the most common citation is, you guessed it,…… Continue reading Hazard Communication Fines In Automotive & Collision Repair Shops
Aligning the Hazard Communication Standard with GHS
Why & How GHS Impacts the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. The sole purpose of the OSHA/GHS alignment is to provide consistent and quality information to workers, and employers about the hazards associated with chemicals. The GHS creates a standardized approach for classifying, identifying, labeling, and safety-data-sheets. The standard initiates a criteria for hazard classification and…… Continue reading Aligning the Hazard Communication Standard with GHS
Know This Before Your 2018 Safety Inspection – GHS Labels
Understanding GHS Label Components. Before your 2018 safety inspection, review the components of an OSHA compliant secondary container label. Now two years into the OSHA – GHS alignment, the expectation for chemical identification compliance has increased in this New Year. GHS Label Components. In order for a chemical label to be an OSHA compliant secondary container label,…… Continue reading Know This Before Your 2018 Safety Inspection – GHS Labels
Prepare Your Facility for 2019 – OSHA/GHS Compliance, Updates, & More
Is your facility prepared for 2019? Here are a few preparations to make for your work facility & written HazCom program for the New Year. OSHA/GHS Compliance With the now two-year OSHA-GHS alignment in motion, the expectation for HazCom compliance is increasing in 2019. OSHA inspectors will be looking for a harmony between facility hazard…… Continue reading Prepare Your Facility for 2019 – OSHA/GHS Compliance, Updates, & More