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Lithium-ion Batteries & SDS Requirements

By Rennee Karlik, Regulatory Compliance Specialist The use of lithium-ion batteries is steadily on the rise due to enhanced performance (less time to charge and last longer) in a lightweight package. More and more products across a wide range of applications are using lithium-ion batteries. Tools, electronics, and devices containing…
Alex Milan
04/09/21
Environmental Health & SafetyOSHA

COVID-19: Mask Use and OSHA’s Role

By Mary Jones, Manager of Implementation & Delivery, and Veronica Marrero, Regulatory Compliance Specialist The Data COVID-19 appears to primarily be spread through respiratory droplets and aerosols. In non-medical or occupational environments, both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) recommend wearing cloth masks…
Alex Milan
03/19/21
Compliance & Regulatory NewsOSHA

Prop 65 Exemption for Out-of-State Manufacturers

By Veronica Marrero, Regulatory Compliance Specialist Proposition 65 Overview Proposition 65 requires companies doing business in the state of California, including those shipping products into California, to provide clear and reasonable warnings for products that can significantly expose the public to listed chemicals. These listed chemicals, maintained by the State…
Alex Milan
12/15/20
Environmental Health & SafetyOSHA

3 Key Elements of Hazard Communication Enforcement

When working with hazardous chemicals, employees must have the proper information and training regarding handling the chemicals, protecting themselves against risk, and understanding any outstanding safety concerns. It’s no wonder that OSHA’s Hazard Communications Standards (HCS, otherwise known as HazCom) is the second-most cited federal workplace safety and health standard,…
Alex Milan
11/11/20