Hazard Communication is evolving with the adoption of the Globally Harmonized Standard (GHS). The new standard allows for multiple countries to adopt the same playbook for Hazard Communication. This streamlined standard allows for hazardous chemicals to ship from one country that produces the substance to another country that needs the chemical for use in production with greater efficiency.
Hazard Communication is evolving with the adoption of the Globally Harmonized Standard (GHS). The new standard allows for multiple countries to adopt the same playbook for Hazard Communication. This streamlined standard allows for hazardous chemicals to ship from one country that produces the substance to another country that needs the chemical for use in production with greater efficiency.
The global economy demands that companies increase efficiency and decrease cost to produce a better unit. The Globally Harmonized Standard supports this demand by reducing the time required between borders to ship chemicals. The shipping time is decreased due to the containers not needing to be relabeled or repacked to meet a different set of standards for the receiving country.
The Globally Harmonized Standard requires labels on hazardous chemical containers to be a set design. The similar appearance of the warning labels allows for employees to quickly identify what the potential hazards that are being faced. Which labels must be on the containers has also been streamlined. The classification for each chemical has been defined to ensure that two different manufacturers of the same hazardous chemical have the same warnings on the container. This ensures workers are not confused with multiple types of warnings and allows the warnings to be quickly identified.
Click hereto contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist to work with your company to adopt the new Globally Harmonized Standard. GHS has a timed roll out and OSHA could issue costly fines for companies that do not comply with the new standards. Increasing workers safety is a constant focus for companies and OSHA. A company culture of safety and awareness of the dangers around the employees must be a high priority for any successful business. Accidents or injuries due to improper communication of the hazards can be reduced or eliminated with a proactive safety approach on the job.
Companies have an obligation to protect the employees while they are working with and around hazardous chemicals. Continuing Education classes on a regular periodic basis help explain the dangers faced and how to lead each day with safety in mind. The Certified Industrial Hygienist can lead the Continuing Education Classes to ensure each employee has the proper training and knowledge to maintain a safe working environment. Employees have a right to understand the dangers they face at the workplace and the company has a duty to proactively protect each employee from the hazards faced each day.
Occupational Health Overcomes Everyday Hazards
Many workers face different types of hazards on a daily basis. Each company has a responsibility to proactively protect their employees from hazards encountered in the workplace. Accidents or injuries can bring production to a halt, reduce the workforce while the employee is recovering and lead to costly worker compensation claims. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can help your company improve the Occupational Health present at your facility.
The Risk from Asbestos
Asbestos poses a major health risk in many office buildings and homes due to the wide adoption and usage of asbestos as an insulator in the construction process. Asbestos can be found in the glue beneath vinyl flooring or in material applied to concrete to regulate the temperature between floors in an office building. These buildings and homes are being remodeled and modernized as an update to the space, but the demolition process can be hazardous if asbestos is present. Test for asbestos prior to starting your next remodeling project to ensure workers are safe.
Communicating the Dangers with HazCom
Hazard Communication focuses on explaining the dangers present at the workplace. The employees have a right to understand the hazards present and how to remain safe on the jobsite. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can work with your company to fulfill the HazCom requirement set forth by OSHA.
