Category: Safety

Q&A: Is distance satisfactory to protect electrical disconnects?

In this EHS Hotline Q&A, an EHS Hero subscriber asked whether distance is satisfactory for protecting power distribution boxes (breaker boxes, disconnects ranging from anywhere from 50 volts to 440 volts) from damage in active warehouses. In this article, get the answer given by our in-house subject matter experts with years of hands-on experience and specialized knowledge.

OSHA still working on six economically significant rules

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues to work on six economically significant rulemakings, including developing a workplace violence prevention rule, according to a March 14 Department of Labor (DOL) Federal Register notice (89 Fed. Reg. 18744).

Watch EHS Training Materials on-demand demo

With BLR’s comprehensive training materials, you’ll have access to everything you need to deliver effective instructor-led training both in the classroom and in the field.

On-demand demo of BLR’s SDS Search tool

Gone are the days of endlessly trying to track down up-to-date safety data sheets (SDSs). With BLR’s SDS Search tool, you can access, save, and easily share the most current SDSs.

Q&A: Requirements for storage of safety data sheets

In this EHS Hotline Q&A, an EHS Hero subscriber asked whether facilities have to have a physical SDS binder or is it acceptable to have the files on a shared computer network drive that all facilities can access at any time? In this article, BLR’s team of subject matter experts provide the answer.

PPE for manufacturing: Protecting employees from head to toe

Manufacturing environments contain a variety of hazards, many of which can’t be fully controlled by engineering or administrative controls. Often referred to as the “last line of defense,” personal protective equipment (PPE) can play an essential role in preventing injury or illness from occupational hazards. This article outlines options ranging from hearing protection, eye and face protection, foot protection, and more to safeguard your employees from hazards in the workplace.

HazCom and SDS Management on-demand demo

If you’re looking for an intuitive, digital solution for hazard communication (HazCom) and safety data sheet (SDS) management, BLR® has you covered. BLR’s HazCom and SDS Management tool makes building your SDS library and ensuring chemical safety easy with simple uploading, custom searching, and automated labeling.