Exposure to hazardous toxins and dangerous machinery is prevalent for workers in the paint and coatings industry. The risks are more common in metal fabrication, sandblasting and coating, and auto body shop businesses.
Specialty chemicals distributor Maroon Group has initiated a new Tow Motor training program as a commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing safety in the workplace.
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have signed the renewal of the ACC OSHA Alliance, which continues to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces operating with diisocyanate chemicals along the polyurethane value chain.
The International Carbon Black Association (ICBA) recently awarded certificates of recognition to 14 plants and two R&D centers of Birla Carbon for achieving a level of safety performance above the industry average.
Figures just released from the British Coatings Federation (BCF) show a record number of manufacturing companies reporting zero landfill waste compared to the previous year.
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 British Coatings Federation (BCF) hosted a Safety Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Eastwood Hall, Nottingham, focusing on behavior-based safety and human factors.
