No matter how standardized it has become, processing chemicals has always entailed hazards. Recognizing lapses that can exist in the safety management of some chemical facilities, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has created the Process Safety Management (PSM), … Read More
Chemical Safety
3 Ways to Promote a Culture of Safety in Chemical Laboratories
Chemical laboratories are not only fertile grounds for uncovering cutting-edge research but an important space in the development of safety practices for lab workers. These “first touches” with safety rules and habits can affect how workers perform the role of … Read More
The Reason Safe Permit to Work Systems Fail
Accident data from the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB), case studies, and practices laid out by the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) all point to the failure of permit to work (PTW) systems as a main … Read More
Safety Training – Is Everyone Receiving the Training They Need?
A robust safety training program is a critical part of every successful company’s safety plan. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) requires that employers provide training to workers who face hazards while at work. Safety training makes workers aware … Read More
Why Do We Do Risk Assessments?
Many government regulations for chemical safety identify the need for a risk assessment as part of the decision-making process for managing potential hazards. However, EPA’s hazardous waste determination is the only risk assessment process that is well defined by the … Read More
Electronic Management of Secondary Containers
Chemical safety is an important workplace safety concern for many reasons, as evidenced by several recent industrial accidents. For chemical safety, the knowledge of hazards, as well as easy access to information related to the chemicals for the employees at … Read More
