Taking the time to implement effective safety measures in paint and coatings production is not just a legal duty. It’s also an ethical imperative that shows workers you care about their welfare. Not to mention that fewer accidents tend to maximize productivity and efficiency. Read about what safety measures are important areas to focus on.
This article discusses some unique safety hazards affecting professionals in the paint manufacturing space, as well as original equipment manufacturers that regularly utilize paint in their plant operations. It also offers advice on how employers, managers, and other leaders can combat these dangers.
The announcement follows proposed amendments announced in March 2022 to regulations for requiring specific establishments in certain high-hazard industries to electronically submit information from their Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and Injury and Illness Incident Report.
Employers have a duty of care to protect the health, safety, and welfare of employees, so it is vitally important to keep workers’ occupational exposure to harmful gases within permissible limits. For this reason, providing highly accurate sensors that are reliable is a must.
The practical guide includes 10 things to look for and covers pre-work steps such as preparing a risk assessment ahead of time, trying to avoid the use of hazardous materials if suitable alternatives are available, and keeping suitable collection containers on hand.
Electrically and pneumatically powered industrial mixers are both common mixer types found in paint and coatings production facilities. This article discusses some of the top considerations to keep in mind when making an investment in new mixing equipment.
The award celebrates Covestro’s Roadmap for Turning Hazardous Waste into New Products process designed for reuse of hazardous waste instead of disposal, supporting circularity.
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) sent a joint letter to U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh and Assistant Secretary of Labor Douglas L. Parker raising concerns over the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) proposed changes to its Hazard Communication Standard regarding Safety Data Sheets.
To help organize the process of performing compliant and efficient chemical risk assessments to protect workers, Graphic Products has a new free guide: “Best Practice Guide for Chemical Risk Assessment.”
The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) has published a new set of guidelines for the supply and transport of hazardous materials to help chemical companies deliver best practices in telephone chemical emergency responses.
