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6 Things You Need to Know to Reduce Chemical Spills

Avoiding chemical spills should be a priority for every workplace. This is especially true when the risk of spillage is high or when several drops of a dangerous substance can send workers to the emergency room. In addition to the strict OSHA regulations that must be followed when handling hazardous chemicals, there are other safety…

Beware the Most Hazardous Injuries in the Pulp and Paper Industry

The pulp and paper industry is among the oldest and largest in North America. But for all its productivity, pulp and paper workers are exposed to many hazards and suffer numerous injuries each year. Among the various hazards affecting the industry, OSHA lists lacerations and being crushed by huge weights. There are also risks of…

What You Need to Know About HAZWOPER: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

Hazardous waste operations and emergency response (HAZWOPER) is a health and safety standard to ensure the safety of workers performing hazardous waste cleanup or response actions. It outlines the safety requirements and training criteria that are necessary to protect employees when dealing with hazardous waste in certain capacities. The specifics of each job determines the…

The First Line of Defense Against Chemical Spills

Chemical spills or leaks are always a possibility wherever they are used and stored. Drums that hold hazardous substances are not always leak-proof and chemicals can spill at any point during filling, shipping, unloading or storage. The appropriate procedures for handling drums depend on their contents and they should be visually inspected before any work…