Accepted Practices for Hydrogen Sulfide Training Programs
Hydrogen sulfide stinks. Some describe its stench as reminiscent of “rotten eggs.” However, this odor is not the gas’s only characteristic. The odorless H2S is […]
Occupational Health and Safety
ANSI/ASSP Z9.2-2018: Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Systems
In numerous industrial processes, the release of airborne contaminants is inevitable. Considering the obvious fact that employees need to keep breathing, employers have a responsibility […]
The Upcoming ANSI/ASSP Z490.2 Standard on Online EHS Training
As you may have read in another post, the ANSI/ASSP Z490.1-Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training provides a well-structured process for […]
ANSI Z358.1-2014: Emergency Eyewash & Shower Standard
When handling hazardous materials in factories, laboratories, or other workplaces, there’s a lot of factors to consider in assuring personnel safety. As a final level […]
The Most Common Areas for Warehouse Dangers
For an area commonly hidden from customers and the rest of the public, a warehouse can prove to be a dangerous place. Recent statistics from […]
Technical Specification for Auditors of ISO 45001:2018
ISO 45001:2018 provides a nonprescriptive framework for occupational health and safety management systems, emphasizing concepts like top management and evaluation for continual improvement. The benchmarked […]
ASSE is Now the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
ANSI-accredited standards developing organization (SDO) the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has updated its name to the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). Solidifying […]
Construction Safety Tips
It costs a lot to build something — from building materials to labor. Yet, as expensive as construction can be, the costs can be even […]
ASSE to Change Name to American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
In August 2017, ANSI-accredited standards developing organization ASSE voted to change its name to the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). This change will go […]
Integrating ISO 45001 and ISO 14001: Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management
The Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety set combines a seemingly unlikely pair. ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with […]