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DuPont Sustainable Solutions releases over 300 mobile-ready eLearning courses

May 15, 2017

DuPont Sustainable Solutions announced today that the company has released over 300 courses that are accessible from smartphones, tablets and laptops. The courseware is built using HTML5 technology and delivers full-screen video and a streamlined interface to provide an enriched learning experience. Featuring award-winning and SCORM-compliant content, the curriculum covers the latest workplace safety, human resources and maintenance issues.

Easy GHS labeling options cut compliance complexity, make production safer

Higher OSHA fines loom for GHS label violations

Del Williams

September 12, 2016

With the deadlines for “Globally Harmonized System” (GHS) label compliance now past for chemical manufacturers, distributors, and end users, OSHA has some stiff fines planned for those not yet with the program.

A few FAQs about GHS labels

May 23, 2016

Q: Is there a limit to the number of precautionary statements that appear on the label? A: No. OSHA requires all of the appropriate precautionary statements to appear on the label to warn users of the hazards of the chemical in question.

Where to find information on MSDS requirements

March 31, 2016

OSHA standard 1910.1200, covering toxic and hazardous substances, was updated to align with the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

What you need to have on your SDSs

March 31, 2016

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires chemical manufacturers, distributors, or importers to provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) (formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets or MSDSs) to communicate the hazards of hazardous chemical products.

The Streamlined Guide to GHS

September 9, 2015

With OSHA aligning the HazCom standard with GHS, there is plenty of work to keep track of and get done before – and in between – each deadline.

Easing the transition to GHS label compliance

Flexible, lower cost options enable organizations to print durable GHS labels on demand

Del Williams

August 18, 2015

At the 5.3 million organizations exposed to hazardous chemicals in the U.S., managers in charge of safety, purchasing, facilities or operations must now ask if their chemical labels are GHS compliant.

Brady releases “The Streamlined Guide to GHS”

A complete resource to navigate HazCom/GHS compliance

June 25, 2015

Brady (NYSE:BRC), a global leader in product and facility identification solutions, today released The Streamlined Guide to GHS. With the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) aligning the Hazard Communication (HazCom) standard with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), this guidebook is a complete resource on GHS that clarifies the elements needed for compliance.

Labelmaster partners with American Coatings Association (ACA) to offer HMIS Labels

April 28, 2015

Labelmaster, a leading provider of solutions for hazardous material transport compliance, has partnered with the American Coatings Association (ACA) to offer Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS®) labels.