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		<title>Maintaining an Updated List of Chemicals in the Workplace</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maintaining an updated list of the chemicals that can be found in the workplace is very important. Should an accident occur involving one of the chemicals, you would need to be able to look up the material safety data sheet for that chemical. The material safety data sheet tells you what to do in case [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Maintaining an updated list of the chemicals that can be found in the workplace is very important. Should an accident occur involving one of the chemicals, you would need to be able to look up the material safety data sheet for that chemical. The material safety data sheet tells you what to do in case the chemical is exposed to the skin or if it should get in your eye.</p>
<p>All chemicals should have a material safety data sheet.Didnâ€™t catch that? <a href='http://<span id="more-10"></span> unitedallianceservices.typepad.com/united_alliance_blog/2012/03/preventing-injury-and-illness-to-service-workers-in-tourism-related-jobs-part-iii-toxic-chemical-exposure.html&#8217;>This</a> explains it. Whether it is a cleaning chemical that you might use for mopping the floor or a more hazardous type chemical such as drain cleaner, it is important that you know how to react to any mishaps involving that chemical. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s important to be safe and by keeping an updated list of chemicals that are in your workplace you will helping to insure that the people that you work with will always be able to react to a chemical issue. You might also want to consider having a list of the chemicals that are used in and around your home just incase there is a mishap there that could involve chemicals. You should always go that extra step for safety. Protect yourself and those around you. </p>
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		<title>Ensuring That Hazardous Materials are Under Lock and Key</title>
		<link>http://www.cfsafety.com/2012/05/01/ensuring-that-hazardous-materials-are-under-lock-and-key/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you work in a facility that handles dangerous chemicals on a regular basis? Have you ever wondered what the proper handling procedures are when dealing with hazardous materials? There are a lot of things that people are not aware of when it comes to dealing with certain chemicals and hazardous materials, so it is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you work in a facility that handles dangerous chemicals on a regular basis?  Have you ever wondered what the proper handling procedures are when dealing with hazardous materials?  There are a lot of things that people are not aware of when it comes to dealing with certain chemicals and hazardous materials, so it is important that you educate yourself to the fullest extent possible.  The last thing you want to do is become the victim of an accident when there is a spill.  Make sure that you understand what you are<span id="more-9"></span> dealing with and where it should be stored to help protect everyone around.  </p>
<p>A lot of companies are switching to where they are storing the hazardous materials under lock and key to help prevent any potential for danger.  They know what it takes to keep everyone protected and locking up the chemicals will help protect everyone in the area.  There is no need for anyone to potentially get hurt and that is why there was locking storage containers invented.  Many people are not aware of what to do in a difficult situation with a chemical spill, so the best thing that you can do is lock it up.</p>
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		<title>Keeping Your Employees Safe From Chemical Exposure</title>
		<link>http://www.cfsafety.com/2012/04/29/keeping-your-employees-safe-from-chemical-exposure/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The best way that you can keep employees safe from chemical exposure in the workplace is to first understand the hazards of your workplace chemicals. You don&#8217;t need to be a scientist or a safety expert to know a chemical&#8217;s hazards. You just need to review its Material Safety Data Sheet. OSHA requires all vendors [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The best way that you can keep employees safe from chemical exposure in the workplace is to first  understand the hazards of your workplace chemicals.  You don&#8217;t need to be a scientist or a safety expert to know a chemical&#8217;s  hazards.  You just need to review its Material Safety Data Sheet.</p>
<p>OSHA requires all vendors of hazardous chemicals to produce a Material Safety Data Sheet, or MSDS, for every hazardous chemical they sell.  Vendors are required to provide the MSDS with the first shipment of a hazardous material to a customer.  Many vendors just automatically send<span id="more-8"></span> an MSDS with every shipment.</p>
<p>For starters, the MSDS explains the hazards of the chemical, or mixture of chemicals.  It will explain if the product is flammable, toxic, corrosive or if it reacts with other chemicals.  The MSDS will tell you what protective gear an employee should use, how to clean up spills, and whether there are any short-term or long-term health effects.  </p>
<p>OSHA requires that MSDSs be available for all hazardous chemicals in a workplace.  Employees must be trained to know where they are and how to read them.  </p>
<p>When you are thinking about chemical safety in the workplace, start with your MSDSs.</p>
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		<title>Maintaining Compliance With State and Federal Regulations for Chemicals</title>
		<link>http://www.cfsafety.com/2012/04/28/maintaining-compliance-with-state-and-federal-regulations-for-chemicals/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Compliance with state and federal regulations for chemicals is critical part of the hazard communication program for a business. This is done by creating a list of all hazardous chemicals that are found in the workplace or used at a job site. A list of hazardous chemicals is included in a material safety data sheet [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Compliance with state and federal regulations for chemicals is critical part of the hazard communication program for a business. This is done by creating a list of all hazardous chemicals that are found in the workplace or used at a job site. A list of hazardous chemicals is included in a material safety data sheet or a MSDS for a business. </p>
<p>The first step to creating this list is to examine the current workplace. You can also look at invoices of a product that was purchased. Compliance is aided when chemicals include a MSDS before being used<span id="more-7"></span> in the workplace. Keep in mind that chemicals are not necessarily just liquids. Fumes, vapors and mists in or out of a contained space are still chemicals. Information contained in a MSDS explains all protective measures to take in case of accidental exposure. </p>
<p>Once your list of chemicals in complete, determine if you have a MSDS for each of them. Files need to be cross-referenced with your completed inventory. If a MSDS is missing for any chemical, request one from your supplier of the manufacturer. Employees should not use any type of chemical if there is not a MSDS on file as required by law. </p>
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		<title>Keeping Hazardous Materials Properly Stored Away</title>
		<link>http://www.cfsafety.com/2012/04/25/keeping-hazardous-materials-properly-stored-away/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many manufacturing buildings and industrial facilities follow strict regulations when storing hazardous materials. While many engineers and factory workers are familiar with hazardous chemicals, there are many dangerous substances that can be found in a regular office building. The following guide provides simple tips for the safe storage of hazardous materials. Many cleaning supplies found [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many manufacturing buildings and industrial facilities follow strict regulations when storing hazardous materials. While many engineers and factory workers are familiar with hazardous chemicals, there are many dangerous substances that can be found in a regular office building. The following guide provides simple tips for the safe storage of hazardous materials.</p>
<p>Many cleaning supplies found in an office can be hazardous if mixed. For example, many janitorial closets will have an ammonia-based window cleaning product and a bleach-based bathroom cleaner. While these substances can be hazardous on<span id="more-6"></span> their own, they will become deadly when mixed. Sodium hypochlorite and ammonia combine to form chlorine gas. Chlorine gas was used during World War 1 under the name &#8216;Mustard Gas&#8217;. It can cause serious lung irritation, open sores, throat swelling and death.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s essential to make sure that chemicals in an office environment are stored properly. All chemicals should have a label that clearly states their potential hazards. In addition, no chemicals should be stored in third-party containers. Contamination for third-party containers can result in a potential health hazard.</p>
<p>In addition, it&#8217;s important to make sure that only a few people have authorized access to a chemical closet. This will prevent any accidental spills or other problems.</p>
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