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Checklist for Compliance

The importance of OSHA HCS 2012.
April 12, 2013
In 1983, OSHA enacted the Hazard Communication Standard to ensure the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are classified and information on the classified hazards is communicated to employers and their employees through a comprehensive hazard communication program, container labeling, material safety data sheets and employee training.
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Be prepared

How properly to handle bloodborne pathogen exposure.
February 8, 2013
Injuries are a part of life in most industries.
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Loading dock safety

Proper operating procedures are essential in preventing accidents.
January 2, 2013
Loading docks are the hub of activity and are one of the most dangerous spots in a warehouse. This is due to the combination of hazards and the volume of activities that occur in this usually confined area.
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Safe delivery

Reduce risk with proper cargo securement.
December 1, 2012
Damaged cargo can be costly to a business. It can result in lost materials, lost customers, citations and a poor company image. Worse, improperly secured cargo can lead to traffic incidents and injuries to workers.
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Better safe than sorry

November 1, 2012
Proper training for working on elevated surfaces is vital.
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DOT audits

October 1, 2012
Commercial vehicle fleet compliance is essential.
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Beat the heat

Education is paramount when dealing with high-temperature working conditions.
August 1, 2012
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year.
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Get in the know

Wholesalers should be up-to-date on revised OSHA chemical regulations.
June 1, 2012
Currently, workplaces in the United States function under the Hazard Communication Standard 1910.1200 as published in the Code of Federal Regulations on March 11, 1994 - also referred to as HCS 1994.
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Respiratory protection in the workplace

Establishing a compliant program can save lives.
May 1, 2012
The first step in the process of developing a RPP is to conduct an industrial hygiene audit of the workplace to assess the presence of any atmospheric contaminants. Respiratory hazards can take the form of harmful dust, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smoke, sprays or vapors.
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Spread the word

NAOSH Week drives home the importance of workplace safety.
April 1, 2012
Traveling to Washington in the spring is an annual tradition for millions of American families and businesspeople.
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2013 Manufacturers Representative of the Year: Spirit Group

 

Supply House Times Editor Mike Miazga recently traveled to Orlando to meet with Spirit Group, which has been named the 2013 Manufacturers Representative of the Year. 

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