OSHA issues proposed rule to adopt the Globally Harmonized Hazard Communication System
A proposed rule to align the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) with provisions of the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) has been published on the September 30 Federal Register. Located at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-22483.htm
The current standard requires all employers to have a haz- ard communication program for workers exposed to haz- ardous chemicals. The program includes materials such as container labels, safety data sheets, and employee training.
A number of countries, including the United States, interna-
Officials of the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) Region V operating committee, representing 16 ASSE chapters located primarily in the Midwest, voted to approve the Egypt section as a chapter and as part of its region. The Egypt section has 130 members and was formed in March of 2000 as the third international section.
Industrial Scientific Inc. announced that the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has assigned Approval No. 22- A090001-0 to the MX4 iQuad™ multi-gas detec- tor. The MX4 is now permitted for use in U.S. mines under Title 30 CFR, Part 22.
The Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DIR/DOSH) awarded its 71st Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) STAR Flag to IBM Research - Almaden in the Silicon Valley. IBM Research - Almaden performs science and technol- ogy research focusing on fundamental science, nanotechnology, spin physics and photoresists. For more information about the Voluntary Protection Program and other topics, visit the DOSH web site at www.dir.ca.gov/dosh.
The International Society of Automation (ISA) named Senscient, Inc. as the winner of its Gold In Tech Innovator’s Award. The award was present- ed at ISA EXPO 2009 in Houston. The In Tech Innovator’s Awards recognize compa- nies that have made significant and unique contri- butions to any field in the automation profession. Gold winner Senscient was recognized for devel- oping the first new hazardous gas sensing technol- ogy in 20 years for industrial safety applications. Using the patented Enhanced Laser Diode Spectroscopy (ELDS™) technology, Senscient’s Series 1000 and Series 2000 ELDS open path gas detection systems provide the first and only open path systems for low ppm levels of both hydrocar- bon and toxic gas detection. Senscient ELDS open path gas detector (OPGD) systems are presently operating for field evalua- tion at select customer locations, with commercial- ly available FM-approved units shipping now.
The Gallo Family Vineyards and its Farm Labor Contractors are the first in the agricultural industry to receive the Cal/OSHA Golden Gate Partnership Award.
Kimberly-Clark Professional is donating thou- sands of health and hygiene products to the Atlanta Community Tool Bank to help local non- profits and charitable groups clean up from the extensive damage caused by severe flooding over the past few weeks.
Topics Covered by Training Products
Type of Instructor and/or
Supplemental Training
Materials
Format for Training Materials
Lead Removal
Ergonomics
Repetitive Motion
Asbestos Removal
Back Injury Prevention
HazMat Right-to-Know
Health Ed and/or Gen Ind Hyg
Hearing Protection
Hearing Loss
Noise Control
Radiation
Respiratory Protection
General Safety
Violence in the Workplace
Behavior-Based Safety
Individual Books or Pamphlets
Web-Based
Customized Presentations
On-Site Programs
Instructor Manuals
Instructor Training Disks
Discussion Guides
Tests
Internet Site
Posters
Demonstration Devices
Confined Space Entry
CPR Methods
Eye Protection
First Aid
Bloodborne Pathogens
Video Tape (VHS)
Computer CD-ROM
Computer Disks
DVD
Slide Presentations
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