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<title>Andy Clark - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Andy Clark specializes in working with companies to make sure they meet all safety standards. In his free time he likes to write about safety issues and how to improve safety in the workplace.]]></description>
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<title>The Most Effective Oil-Only Absorbent Products</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It's a fact that any type of oil-only absorbent can be highly effective when trying to clean up an oil spill, whether it's on land or water. There are a wide variety of oil-only absorbents, which have been designed for specific situations. Before purchasing this type of product, it is important to consider the different situations you might find yourself in.]]></description>
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<title>The Most Popular All Purpose Absorbents</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Accidents do happen, especially in the industrial working environment. There are many types of liquids, both hazardous and non-hazardous, that can be spilled on a daily basis this type of setting. It can be a life saver to have some type of all-purpose absorbent product handy when this type of accident occurs.]]></description>
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<title>The Best Varieties of All-Purpose Absorbent Rolls</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Experiencing a spill, leak or overspray accident can be frustrating and the cleanup process can be time consuming, depending on the substance. Keeping all-purpose absorbent rolls handy will allow you to quickly clean up any spill or overspray situation.]]></description>
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<title>Oil-Only Absorbent Products Can Lead to Quick Clean Up of Oil Spills</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:51:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is no doubt that oil spills can be very dangerous for people, animals and the environment. They can be harmful to humans in a variety of ways. As you probably know, a majority of the types of oil are dangerous when they come into contact with skin.]]></description>
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<title>Oil-Only Absorbents Explained</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:14:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are been much hype created about oil-only absorbents since the oil spill in the Gulf occurred on April 20, 2010. Oil-only absorbents played a large part in the discussions regarding how the spill was going to be managed and cleaned up.]]></description>
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<title>A Chemical Response Plan Requires Thorough Planning</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Developing an effective Spill Response Plan involves a lot of planning and thinking ahead to manage the worst type of spill that could happen. Take it step by step and decide how to handle each problem.]]></description>
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<title>Pallets - What They Are Made Of?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:33:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pallets which are used as a base for transport of many different kinds of bulk products are built to order based on set standards. There are several properties that are vital to performance such as the coefficient of friction, the amount of load it can handle as well as it's dimensions.
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<title>Plastic Pallets and OSHA</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:19:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For hazardous materials and oil carrying containers, plastic spill pallets are the only option. Even in other fields such as grocery management, plastic spill pallets are replacing wooden pallets due to their long life and space saving ability as well as the ease with which they can be moved around in a variety of ways.]]></description>
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<title>Avoid Pollution From Washdown Activities at Automotive Salvage and Recycling Yards</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Owners and operators of an automotive salvage or recycling business are required by the Clean Water Act to obtain a stormwater permit. There are very few exceptions to this rule so if you own or operate such a business; you are out of compliance unless you have this permit. As part of your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), you must describe potential on-site sources of pollution and develop measures and controls as well as the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be put into effect.]]></description>
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<title>Healthcare Facilities and the Clean Water Act</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:27:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The purpose of the Clean Water Act is to protect the quality of our water resources and it makes it unlawful to discharge any pollutant into navigable waters from a 'point source', unless a permit is obtained. A 'point source' is defined as a direct discharge from sources such as pipes and sewers]]></description>
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<title>Polyethylene Spill Pallets</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some of the most durable and rugged spill pallets are made of 100 % polyethylene construction and they are resistant to most chemicals, including caustics and acids. The Nestable Spill pallet has a unique design which allows multiple pallets to be stacked together for shipping and storing, thus requiring a minimum amount of space. An optional ramp is available which is helpful in loading and unloading containers. ]]></description>
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<title>The Four Drum IBC SpillPallet Plus</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Polyethylene is a very popular material for sump pallets and there are many different sizes and types available. These pallets are very durable, lightweight, and are highly impact resistant; these are all characteristics which add to their long life. These sump pallets are made to ICO 9001:2000 quality standards.]]></description>
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<title>Spill Containment Decks</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Spill decks are manufactured of chemical resistant polyethylene material and are durable and rugged. They are perfect for use in satellite areas for the collection of hazardous wastes and the storage of chemicals. These spill decks are available in a variety of sizes, which allows you to create and design a containment system to meet your unique needs.]]></description>
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<title>Steel Sump Pallets - Sturdy and Durable</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:40:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sump pallets are secondary containment units which are used for the storage of oils, fuels, and chemicals. They are designed to catch and contain leaks, drips, and spills from drums and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). When a container is located on a sump pallet, any drips, leaks, or overflow of its contents will be caught. This prevents discharges into the environment or drainage system, thus reducing the risk of pollution.]]></description>
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<title>Managing Used Shop Rags and Absorbents</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Used rags and absorbents are used at service stations, auto repair and body shops, and other small businesses to clean up leaks and spills. Vehicle and equipment maintenance, fluid servicing and many other activities generate a lot of used rags and absorbents. Rags are used to apply cleaning solvents to parts and to wipe dirt, grease, oil, and solvents off.]]></description>
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<title>Meeting the Requirements For the Prevention and Containment of Spills</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:24:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every facility that stores any form of oil or hazardous waste that could pose a danger to the environment, including the coastline and navigable waters, must develop a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC Plan). This is mandated by EPA 40 CFR 264.175, which addresses hazardous materials and hazardous wastes, and EPA CFR 112.7, which is concerned with oil and petroleum products.]]></description>
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<title>Berms and Their Role in Spill Prevention and Containment</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:59:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Various federal, state, and local agencies regulate the prevention, control, and cleanup of spills of hazardous materials, oil, petroleum products, and any substance which could have a damaging effect upon the environment, storm waters, or receiving waters. Berms and dikes are helpful in achieving this goal but they must meet specific requirements.]]></description>
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<title>Managing a Spill of a Hazardous Material</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:52:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An appropriate spill response plan must be developed for any facility that handles hazardous materials, oil, petroleum products or anything that presents a hazard to the environment, receiving waters, storm waters, or those that are navigable. Some activities present a high potential for spills and their prevention and containment must be addressed. ]]></description>
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<title>A Versatile Spill Pallet Which Provides Low Cost Containment</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:23:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The 4 Door Indoor Ultra-Modular IBC Spill Pallet is a versatile type of spill pallet which can greatly expand your facility's storage capabilities. This gives you the capability of arranging specific configurations of pallets and  allows you to plan the most effective way to utilize all of your storage space.]]></description>
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<title>Worplace Safety - The Use and Application of Hazardous Energy Control Devices</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:26:15 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is no national data available on the number of workers killed each year by contact with uncontrolled hazardous energy. However, during the period between 1982 through 1997, the National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOSH) investigated 1281 fatal accidents as a part of its Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program, (FACE).]]></description>
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<title>Compliance With Group Lockout Tagout Procedures</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:24:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Group lockout/tagout procedures should be tailored to the specific operation and be unique in the way they protect employees from the release of hazardous energy. Group operations usually require that a lockout/tagout program ensure that each authorized employee is protected from the unexpected release of hazardous energy by his personal lockout device. No employee may affix the personal lockout/tagout device of another employee. ]]></description>
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<title>Employee Training in Lockout or Tagout Procedures</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:49:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The standard, 29 CFR 1910.147, requires that employers provide initial training and retraining as needed and must certify that the training has been done. For the purposes of the standard, there are three types of employees:]]></description>
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<title>Requirements For Tagout Devices - Workplace Safety</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:34:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The employer's primary means of providing protection to workers and meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.147 is an energy isolating device. This prevents the transmission or release of energy and locks or tags are attached to it.  An energy isolation device could be any of the following:]]></description>
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<title>Lockout Tagout - A Brief Overview</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:49:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The purpose of a Lockout/Tagout policy is to protect workers from an unexpected release of electricity or hazardous energy from machinery or equipment when it is being repaired or serviced. An energy isolation device could be any of the following:]]></description>
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<title>SPCC Plan Requirements For Containers and Tanks</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 17:09:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What are the requirements for Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), applies to petroleum storage facilities? According to Section 112.1 of 40 CFR, the requirement for a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), applies to petroleum storage facilities that: ...]]></description>
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<title>The Use of Dispersing Agents on Oil Spills</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 11:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The management of oil spills may require the use of a variety of controls, including booms, skimmers, and dispersing agents. The key to effectively combating an oil spill and preventing damage to the shoreline and the environment is the careful selection and use of the appropriate equipment. The conditions of the spill site, as well as the type of oil, are important. The conditions at sea, the water currents, and the wind also can have a profound effect upon spill control efforts.]]></description>
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<title>Using Oil Skimmers on a Large Spill</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 07:57:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Skimmers are devices that are used to recover spilled oil from the water's surface. They can be self-propelled, used from the shore, or operated from vessels. There are three types of skimmers and their effectiveness depends a great deal upon conditions at sea. If the water is moderately rough or choppy, the skimmers usually recover more water than oil.]]></description>
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<title>Methods of Oil Spill Response</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 07:05:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The EPA has established several programs to prevent oil spills which have reduced this number to less than 1% of the total volume handled each year. The Oil Spill Program is administered through 10 EPA regions and EPA Headquarters. Part of the program is designed to prepare for and respond to any oil spill affecting the inland waters of the US. The EPA's history of responding to oil spills, including several major incidents and the lessons learned, has helped improve the prevention and response capabilities of the US.]]></description>
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<title>Using Biological and Gelling Agents on Oil Spills</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 07:04:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many different methods are used to deal with oil spills, including booms, skimmers, biological and gelling agents. Each has a function in cleanup and increasing the speed with which the waters and the environment can be returned to a pre-spill state.]]></description>
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<title>Complying With Federal Standards For the Containment of Hazardous Fuels and Chemicals</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:11:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are several state and federal agencies, the EPA, OSHA, and the UFC (Uniform Fire Code) which have been designed to protect people and the environment from spills and leaks of hazardous materials. For instance, the EPA's Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended by the Clean Water Act, was developed to prevent the discharge of oils and oil related products from reaching navigable waters and adjoining shore lines. Because of the numerous federal and state regulations, it is easy to become tangled in a confusing maze of rules.]]></description>
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<title>Shipping Hazardous Waste - Pre-Transport Requirements</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:18:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are storage limits which depend upon the category of hazardous waste generation. If you are a Large Quantity Waste Generator (LQG), you have 90 days to ship the waste off-site. If you are a Small Quantity Waste Generator, (SQG), you have 180 days or up to 270 days if you ship the waste more than 200 miles away.]]></description>
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<title>Using Composite Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:18:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Avoiding spills and keeping flammable and combustible liquids safely contained protects employees, the general public, the work site and the environment. The use of Composite Intermediate Bulk Containers helps achieves these goals as long as certain regulations are met.]]></description>
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<title>What You Can Do to Maintain a Safe Environment When Working With Hazardous Chemicals</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:57:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When working with any kind of hazardous chemicals, acids, corrosives, flammables and combustibles, it is important to maintain equipment and practice good housekeeping. Here are some things anyone working with these materials can do to keep the workplace safer for everyone.]]></description>
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<title>Mercury in the School Nurse's Office</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:26:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The nurse's office may contain more elemental mercury than any other place in the school. This heavy metal gives off poisonous vapors which is harmful to the heart, lungs, kidneys, and can cause neurological damage. Children and pregnant women are at high risk, yet mercury containing devices are common in our schools.]]></description>
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<title>Three Important Tips About Solvents</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:25:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Industrial solvents are often mixtures of several different liquids or gases which are combined to make a solution. They have a great variety of uses in industry and manufacturing products such as shoes, rubber, paints and plastics to ink and pharmaceuticals. ]]></description>
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<title>Help Keep Your Facility &amp; the Environment Clean!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:56:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When working with hazardous materials, particularly a liquid form, an enormous responsibility falls upon the shoulders of everyone involved - from maintenance workers to plant managers - to handle these materials responsibly and safely, protecting themselves, their co - workers, their facilities and their environment. Proper training and materials, coupled with consistent follow up and strict adherence to procedure all go a long way in preventing spills from occurring, but we all know that even the best laid plans can take a turn for the worse when least expected.]]></description>
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<title>Construction of Safety Storage Cabinets For Corrosives and Acids</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:03:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Safety cabinets for Corrosives and Acids should be selected for their durability. It is critical that incompatible corrosives, acids and flammables, be stored separately to avoid disastrous reactions or fire.]]></description>
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<title>Storage Cabinets For Flammable Chemicals</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:09:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flammable liquids must be stored in cabinets or rooms which meet certain construction standards. This is done to decrease the risk for personal injury and damage to property and equipment.]]></description>
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<title>Safe Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:22:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Flammable and combustible liquids are commonly used in day to day operations at industrial and commercial sites throughout the nation. These liquids present a danger of fire and explosion and their safe handling and storage is imperative.]]></description>
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<title>Safe Storage For Corrosives</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:11:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A corrosive is any substance which, when in contact with living tissue, causes severe damage or which, when in contact with organic matter or with certain chemicals, may cause a fire. The major classes of corrosive chemicals are strong acids and bases, dehydrating agents, and oxidizing agents. ]]></description>
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<title>25 Basic Safety Practices For Working With Corrosives</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:45:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[By definition, 'Corrode', means 'to eat away' or 'destroy little by little'. Corrosive liquids can destroy steel at a rate of 6.35 mm per year. If spilled on the skin, a corrosive liquid will eat away tissue much faster.]]></description>
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<title>What Makes a Safe Storage Cabinet For Flammable and Combustible Liquids?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:52:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are requirements for the construction of storage cabinets used to store flammable and combustible liquids. OSHA Code 29 CFR 1910.106 spells out these specifications as does the National Fire Protection Association code, NFPA 30, as well as the International Fire Code and the Uniform Fire Code. Section 9.5 of the 2008 edition of NFPA covers the design, construction, and capacity of storage cabinets and requires that the 10 minute fire test be passed.]]></description>
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<title>The Basics of Hazardous Waste Container Management</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:10:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A hazardous waste container is a portable device used to collect, store, treat, and transport hazardous waste. These containers can be any size but they should be easy to move.]]></description>
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<title>First Aid Measures For Contact With Hydrochloric Acid</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:26:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hydrochloric acid is a corrosive chemical which can harm you by inhalation (breathing its vapors), by ingestion (swallowing it), or by contact with the skin or eyes. Hydrochloric acid is a colorless or yellow liquid which has a sharp, pungent odor and gives off fumes.]]></description>
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<title>Handling a Small Mercury Spill</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:45:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Liquid mercury evaporates at room temperature and these vapors are invisible, odorless, and at high levels are very toxic. Mercury vapors can harm the nervous systems, cardiovascular system, digestive tract, kidneys, and normal childhood development.  Since it is toxic to humans and wildlife, it must be managed properly.]]></description>
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<title>Planning For Employee Safety Handling Chemical Spills</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:47:45 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's a fact: spills can and do happen. How well the incident is planned for before it happens, how well it is handled both during and after the spill is vital to avoiding workplace injury and maintaining well-being of employees.]]></description>
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<title>Storage Rooms For Flammable Chemicals</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:26:37 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An inside storage room permits the storage of larger quantities of flammable and combustible liquids. However, there are specific requirements for its design and construction that must be followed to protect not only the workers but the general public and the environment.]]></description>
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<title>Safe Handling of Chemicals in the Workplace</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:24:17 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All employees have the right to protect themselves from hazardous chemicals in their workplace. The law requires that employers must inform all workers about the health hazards of any chemical that they use.]]></description>
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<title>Dry Cleaning Solvent - Health Hazard For Workers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:08:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The volatile organic chemical, perchloroethylene, commonly used in dry cleaning, can cause some serious health problems in workers. This solvent primarily enters the body from inhalation of its vapors or by being spilled on the skin. ]]></description>
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<title>Workplace Safety With Solvents</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:56:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Solvents are liquids and gases that can dissolve another liquid, gas or solid to make a solution. Industrial solvents are often mixtures of several different substances and, for safety reasons, it is important to understand their properties. Solvents have an enormous variety of uses in a great number of industries, from engineering to the manufacture of products ranging from shoes to textiles, rubber, paints, and plastics to pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, and ink.]]></description>
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<title>Using the Solvent Spill Kit</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:22:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Because solvents are so widely used in industry and manufacturing, exposure to theses chemicals is a common workplace risk. Some flammable solvents produce vapors and mists that, even at room temperature, can ignite and cause a fire. Because they are heavier than air, solvent vapors hang close to the floor.]]></description>
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<title>The Dangers of the Halogens In the Workplace</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:27:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[After reviewing the properties of the halogens, it becomes very evident that they must be handled carefully in the workplace. All of these elements present varying degrees of risk, ranging from the violent explosions of titanium tetrachloride to the dangers of dense clouds of hydrochloric acid gas.]]></description>
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<title>Developing a Chemical Spill Response Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:13:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If there are any hazardous chemicals in the workplace, Chemical Spill Handling and Cleanup Procedures must be in place. All employees must receive training before they are placed in a situation where there is a reasonable expectation that they might be exposed to a spill while on the job.]]></description>
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<title>Identifying Hazards in the Workplace</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:51:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Safety and health issues in the workplace should be addressed just the same as production and all other aspects of the business. Management should evaluate the work environment, analyze the specific tasks and all associated risks of each job.]]></description>
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<title>New OSHA Rule For Personal Protection Equipment</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:40:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To summarize, employers are required to provide a hazard free environment for employees. Anyone who encounters hazardous conditions must be protected against them. Personal protective clothing and equipment is designed to shield workers from the chemical, physical, and biological hazards that may be present in the workplace.]]></description>
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<title>OSHA's Role in Workplace Safety</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:37:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Employers are responsible for protecting the health and safety of their employees. Over the past few decades several health and safety laws have been passed to ensure the safety of workers and protect them from hazards in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 requires employers to provide a workplace that is free of hazards and to comply with occupational safety and health standards...]]></description>
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