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GHS Labels: What They Look Like and What They Mean
When a company makes, stores, or ships dangerous chemical products, they need to ensure the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) pictogram... More →
Understanding GHS Labels
Chemical manufacturers and importers must determine the hazards of the chemicals they transport. And that’s why the Globally Harmonized System... More →
Tightening of GHS Regulations Has a Positive Impact on the Environment
Chemicals can have a devastating impact on both human health and the environment, and over the past century, humans have... More →
Last-Minute GHS Breakdown
Don't worry, this last-minute GHS breakdown will bring you up to speed with what's required to comply with the Globally... More →
Understanding OSHA’s HAZCOM and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Standards
Hazardous chemicals in the workplace kill an estimated 50,000 workers each year in the United States, and an estimated 190,00... More →
HCS Enforcement
This is the published guidance given by OSHA to field Compliance Safety & Health Officers June 1, 2015 Effective Date... More →
Q & A: Chemical Management Plans: Lab Safety & HAZCOM
Question: “What is the simplest way to have one chemical management plan to address both HazComm and Lab Standard (29CFR... More →
Don’t Forget the Training!
Why your organization mustn’t ignore a critical piece of HAZCOM & GHS compliance. I probably don’t have to tell you... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: Q & A: Safety Data Sheet Availability
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
The 5 Step Guide to HAZCOM Compliance
Whether you’re working toward getting your organization in compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication (HazCom) standard on your own, or with... More →
HCS Pictograms and Hazards
New Labeling Requirements of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Consistency in the labeling of chemicals is critical to the new... More →
SDS Authoring
If you are a manufacturer, distributor, or importer of chemicals or other hazardous substances, you are required to create or... More →
Q & A: Globally Harmonized System Updates
Question: “Are there new training requirements for staff for the GHS update since the 2014/15 rollout?” Answer: No. June 1st... More →
SDS Management
Comprehensive SDS storage, reporting, and access in one location--wherever you are. HSI’s unique Chemical Management solution provides a comprehensive catalog... More →
Five Important Steps to HazCom Compliance
Regular readers of the HSI blog know that hazard communications (HazCom) is an important part of a company’s EHS obligations... More →
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) FAQ’s
What products require an SDS?Any product that is considered a hazardous chemical requires a safety data sheet. A hazardous chemical... More →
Hazard Communication: Knowledge to Protect Yourself
We all know the power of communication, and nowhere is it more mission critical than when communicating hazards in the... More →
Hazard Communications for the Oil and Gas Industry
A hazard communication (HAZCOM) program is designed to protect employees from chemical hazards in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and... More →
Welcoming Safetec to the HSI Family of Brands
We’re pleased to announce the addition of SafeTec Compliance Systems (SafeTec) to our family of brands for workplace safety, training... More →
HazCom Signage
Since its implementation in 2015, OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard has made OSHA-compliant hazard pictograms part of the visual landscape in... More →
Upgrade Your Chemical Safety: How SDS Management Got Smarter
You’ve got a shelf full of binders, each packed with printed Safety Data Sheets. Some are outdated. Others are missing... More →
Rules for Proper Secondary Container Labeling
When transferring a chemical from its original container to another, the second storage device is known as a "secondary container,"... More →
Stay Ahead of Chemical Compliance with Smart SDS Software
Safety professionals have seen it before: your Safety Data Sheets (SDS) library looks up to date, then a supplier changes... More →
Keeping It Safe in Manufacturing
The construction industry is usually top of mind when it comes to accidents in the workplace, but the equipment and... More →
Resources to Help You Avoid OSHA’s Top 10 Most-Cited Violations
OSHA’s list of the top 10 most frequently cited violations hasn’t changed much in the past years. But, according to... More →
Chemical Management
Manage your in-use chemicals with a centralized solution to improve safety and minimize risk. HSI offers SDS Management software, On-Site... More →
Stay Ahead of Regulations with Advanced EHS Software Solutions
Workplace safety never stops evolving, and businesses face the significant challenge of maintaining compliance with ever-changing regulations. Navigating this can... More →
Conflicting Regulatory Requirements Concerning Pesticides
In 1996, genetically modified crops were introduced to the fields of the world. One of the purported benefits of these... More →
SDS Management: On–Site Chemical Inventory & Exposure
It Begins with Chemical Inventory and Ends with Chemical Intelligence With more than three million facilities employing over 30 million... More →
Flammable Liquid Storage
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Guide to Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Acronyms
If you’ve been in the occupational safety world for 10 years or 10 days, there’s little doubt you’ve run head... More →
Healthcare Worker Training and Hazardous Chemicals
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has recently published some interesting survey results about healthcare workers and... More →
HSI July Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
How Are Food Manufacturing Workers Protected From Chemical Exposure?
Food processing and manufacturing facilities must be kept clean and sanitary to protect food safety and prevent foodborne illness. Chemical... More →
Chemical Safety – Find Your Flow
The ingredients of a sound chemical safety program include an accurate chemical inventory, on-demand safety data sheets (SDS) and an... More →
HSI October Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
HAZCOM in Construction: Ensuring Worker Safety & Compliance
Hazard Communication in Construction: Clearing the Air... More →
Chemical Safety: What Not To Do
When I was little, one of my favorite games to play with my cousin Erica was something we made up... More →
The Story of Pillar – On Safety FM
Old school safety isn’t getting it done anymore. HSI’s Director of Marketing Barrett Pryce joined Safety Talks with Steve Sisson... More →
2019 OSHA Outlook
1. OSHA Leader? The start of 2019 for OSHA looks like it could start without a confirmed leader. Currently Loren... More →
All the OSHA Acronyms! With Definitions!
One of the frustrating things about the government—or any large bureaucratic institution—is the jargon. Least popular for laymen are acronyms... More →