Top 3 Things Veterinarians Teach Us About Safety Data Sheets
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), safety data sheets (SDS) should be required reading for every professional working in the field of veterinary medicine. So why aren’t they? The first reason is that SDS (formerly called MSDS) can be confusing to read. Another reason is that sometimes a…
The OSHA Compliance Cost of Your HazCom Binder
As the second most common OSHA violation, most businesses already have the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) on their radar. Each office should have at least one staff member who understands the requirement to keep safety data for products both “readily available” and “up to date” in a work…
EPA Proposes New SNUR on Carbon Nanotubes
The Backstory Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are used to increase the strength and rigidity of composite materials in a variety of applications, from ice hockey sticks to boat hulls. Burgeoning new uses, such as the creation of electrically conducting CNT fibers and supercapacitors could change the way we transfer and store…
Global Safety Management Successfully Closes Funding Round
Global Safety Management (GSM), a SaaS-based compliance company that provides tools for companies to easily create, manage, and deliver mandatory product safety information and labeling has announced the successful close of a fundraising round from Florida Gulfshore Capital, Mosley Ventures, the FAN Fund, and other investors. Existing investor Fidelis Capital also participated. GSM focuses…
Unreasonable Risk, Worker Exposure, and Chemical Hazards – Three Big Changes to the TSCA
After 40 plus years, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was reformed for the first time! In June of 2016, President Obama signed into law an amended TSCA and gave the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a new scope with which to regulate manufacturing and production. There are three prominent changes…
“Inactive” vs “Active”, a Small Change Means BIG Revisions
Signed into law June 22, 2016, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act amended the existing Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Nation’s primary chemicals management law. Among the many amendments, a provision was established that is being referred to as an “inventory reset.” How will the…






