Posts Tagged ‘training’

How Will OSHA’s Adoption of the GHS Affect HazCom Training Programs? Posted on May 01, 2012 by James

On March 26, 2012, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) completed a years-long effort to incorporate the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Chemical Classification and Labeling into the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard. In addition to many changes to hazard criteria, this rule significantly revises labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). The new regulations also [...]

Who Needs IATA Training? Posted on June 23, 2010 by James

All haz-mat employees who prepare dangerous goods for shipment by air must comply with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, and receive appropriate training at least once every three years.

Tell Me About Materials of Trade Posted on April 21, 2010 by James

Tell Me About Materials of Trade Q. As an independent contractor and landscaper, my crew often has to transport small amounts of hazardous materials (paints, solvents, adhesives, batteries, compressed gases, fertilizers, pesticides, etc.) to work sites using company vehicles. Are we a hazardous materials transporter? Do we have to register with the DOT or undergo lengthy [...]

Frequently Asked Questions: Who needs RCRA training? Posted on February 17, 2010 by James

Who needs RCRA Training? The Resources Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) is the statute which authorizes the Environmental Protection Agency to set and enforce standards for the “cradle-to-grave” management of hazardous waste nation-wide. Regulations implemented under this law are codified in Parts 260 through 279 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal [...]