Chemical Hazards Hazardous Materials Identification System Hazardous chemical labels provide important information about workplace chemical hazards. Employees must understand the labeling system used at their workplace and know how to obtain more...
Springtime Yard & Field Maintenance Safety Springtime yard and field maintenance often brings increased outdoor activity, equipment movement, material handling, and chemical use. Before operations become busy, inspect and organize yards,...
What Is a Hazardous Material or Chemical? Hazardous materials and chemicals are found in many workplaces and may present serious safety or health risks if they are not properly identified, handled,...
Hazards of Solvents Solvents are commonly used in paints, coatings, thinners, degreasers, cleaners, adhesives, mastics, and many other workplace products. Although solvents are useful, many can create serious health, fire, and...
Hazardous Materials – What Is the Difference? Hazardous materials are used throughout construction, manufacturing, maintenance, transportation, and everyday life. Paints, solvents, fuels, adhesives, cleaners, lubricants, compressed gases, and many other common...
A review of the Hazard Communication Standard Hazard Communication – Understanding Chemical Hazards The purpose of a Hazard Communication Program is to ensure employees understand the hazards of chemicals they may...
Empty Containers Can Still Be Dangerous An empty container is not necessarily a safe container. Drums, tanks, cans, pails, and other containers that previously held flammable or combustible liquids may still...
Painter Safety – Chemical and Coating Hazards Painter safety requires understanding the hazards associated with paints, coatings, solvents, primers, thinners, and other chemicals used during surface preparation and finishing. Painters may...
Emergency Eyewash and Safety Showers Emergency eyewash stations and safety showers provide immediate flushing when employees are exposed to corrosive or other hazardous materials that can injure the eyes or body....
Metal Polishing Safety Metal polishing safety is important because grinding, buffing, and polishing operations can expose workers to rotating equipment, metal dust, hazardous chemicals, excessive noise, flying particles, and ergonomic hazards....