Ehs Data Management Articles & Analysis
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As you prepare for some good ol’ fashioned networking, take a look at our top ten EHS-focused conference recommendations: EHS Management Institute January 29-31, 2017 Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A. ...
Managing global environmental health and safety (EH&S) information is a tightrope walk between many factors. There are several obstacles to consider when developing or evaluating a global strategy for compliant and efficient safety data sheet (SDS) management, including: changing - and sometimes conflicting - regulations (or ...
Let’s be honest: The first year of compliance with the Conflict Minerals Rule was pretty much a disaster. Confusion reigned. Costs soared. Sure, tech giants like Motorola, Intel, and Apple succeeded by building upon initiatives they already had in place; other mere mortals in Corporate America struggled with the new Securities and Exchange Commission requirement to report on the use of ...
Navigating the intricacies of the EPA’s CBI requirements for PMNs Claiming chemical identity as confidential is becoming increasingly difficult, especially in this global market. In the EU, the rules are very stringent and require that all hazardous substances be declared on the safety data sheet (SDS), making it nearly impossible to keep chemical names confidential. In the US, for new ...
On March 25, 2003, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an emergency revision to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) relating to security training and security planning for transporters and offerors (shippers) of hazardous materials (hazmat). DOT recognised a need to address growing concerns over the significant threat that hazmat can pose when it is used for malicious or ...
Environmental health and safety compliance and information management services provider 3E Company has released MSDgen 6.54, the latest version of its safety data sheet (SDS) authoring system. With this latest release, customers have access to new features and regulatory updates, including expanded regulatory information to support compliance with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized ...
California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) is one of the most stringent state environmental laws for the chemical industry even though there is much confusion amongst Californians, whom the law was designed to protect, as to its exact scope and potential impact. The main purpose of Prop 65 is to inform consumers about carcinogenic or reproductive risks of chemical exposure through a warning in sign or ...
Supply chain compliance can be turned into a competitive advantage, say Kami Blake and Kirsten Wallerstedt of 3E Company Data is playing an increasingly important role in today’s supply chain product compliance initiatives but, given its complexity, many questions surround its use and optimisation. Organisations often question the scope of their data – or conversely, wonder if their ...
But with an array of data management tools on the market, it’s worth evaluating how companies are managing EHS and sustainability data, and what trends are emerging. NAEM's latest research report "Approaches to EHS & Sustainability Data Management" ...
Background Cabela's is the world’s foremost outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear. Cabela's retail division operates a chain of innovative and popular stores throughout the U.S. As much wildlife museums and education centers as retail stores, Cabela's showrooms provide a truly unique shopping experience. True destination stores, Cabela's showrooms offer outdoor enthusiasts and ...
Ground support maintenance, hanger and aircraft maintenance personnel work with thousands of chemicals requiring access to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and poison and spill information. Federal regulations call for pilots to be notified of all hazardous materials on board before the plane leaves the ground. ...
Background Menasha Corporation is one of the oldest privately owned companies in the U.S. Founded in 1849 and still owned by descendants of its founder, Elisha D. Smith, Menasha Corporation today is made up of four principal companies, each of which are independently operated and serve diverse industries. These companies help businesses package and label their products, move these products ...
Background Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies (VWS) provides a complete range of solutions and services to design, build, maintain, and upgrade water treatment facilities and systems for public water authorities and industrial clients. Its Hydrex™ line of organic and inorganic water treatment chemicals and additives includes more than 400 formulations that protect against scale ...
The Company employs a detailed and effective strategy to achieve and maintain global EH&S regulatory compliance. An integral part of this strategy is providing distributors and users with consistent and compliant hazard communication documents, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS). ...
Each of its products requires at least one, if not several, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). With its product line constantly expanding, GrafTech’s EH&S team found it challenging to keep up with authoring the MSDSs that each new product required. ...
Challenges With more than 700 employees, and products distributed around globe, CMC faces a variety of environmental, health and safety (EH&S) challenges, ranging from material safety data sheet (MSDS) management to complying with the myriad of regulations affecting its business. ...
Background Costco Wholesale Corporation operates an international chain of membership warehouse stores, mainly under the ""Costco Wholesale"" name, that carry quality, brand name merchandise at substantially lower prices than typically found at conventional wholesale or retail sources. As of March 2004, Costco operates 319 warehouses in 38 U.S. states and Puerto Rico with more than 78,000 ...
Janitorial supplies, however, were not the only consideration when the EH&S team began to develop its comprehensive EH&S compliance program. Art and science classrooms also contain chemical solvents, thinners, and raw materials that need to be managed under an EH&S program. Another top consideration for Ms Thompson ...
For many years, Perstorp’s internal EH&S team was tracking these regulations themselves, using a homegrown system that relied heavily on Internet search engines. ...
Challenges Jeff Gilbert, Health and Safety Coordinator for LG&E and KU, has been responsible for managing the utility’s Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) since he joined the company back in 2000. When he first joined the company, LG&E and KU was managing its SDSs in an Excel spreadsheet, then printing them and storing them in binders. ...