Safety Culture & Compliance
A minor chemical explosion occurred in a research laboratory in the Science & Engineering building on the University of California, Merced campus Saturday.
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There are some emergencies which can't wait five minutes for EMT's to arrive.
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Chemicals should be labeled to show the name of the material, the nature and degree of hazard, the appropriate precautions, and the name of the person responsible for the container.
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Standard refrigerators should not be used for storage of flammable or reactive chemicals.
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The Jackson Laboratory (Bar Harbor, Maine) could be fined $213,670 for improperly storing chemicals, insufficiently training employees in hazardous waste management and for failing to notify local and state emergency response officials about the amount of hazardous materials stored at its local campus.
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Compressed gas cylinders need to be chained in place during storage, transportation, and use.
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An advisory issued by KPMG, Inc. this month notes that the company's survey of 600 senior-level procurement professionals found that "42 percent of respondents regularly evaluate suppliers on environmental and human rights performance."
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Genzyme Corp. recently marked the grand opening of its new Science Center. The new facility received a Gold certification under the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED.
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One of the characteristics of an effective safety program is the availability of reference and resource materials.
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Not only should these items be provided but they should be test or checked monthly.
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Members of the California state Senate voted unanimously Aug. 22 to approve the state bill requested by the University of California to help stem the campaign of violence and intimidation by animal-rights terrorists against researchers and their families.
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Employers are responsible for providing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, goggles, face shields, gloves, lab coats, and bench top shields. Employees are responsible for using these devices.
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