by Peter Davis | Apr 4, 2016 | HazCom, OSHA
The Hazardous Communication Standard which was revised by OSHA to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals has reached the final compliance deadline. Midwest Environmental Services is aware of the June 1, 2016 date...
by Peter Davis | Jul 1, 2015 | Consulting, OSHA, Training
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on May 1, 2015 issued a final rule to increase protections for construction workers in confined spaces. Midwest Environmental Services, Inc. has taken the necessary actions to ensure that all requirements, in the...
by Peter Davis | Mar 2, 2015 | HazCom, OSHA, Recycling
Exit signs that glow in the dark often contain a radioactive gas called tritium. These signs do not require electricity or batteries and can be used where it is hard to install electrical signs. There are a couple of ways to know whether an exit sign contains tritium....
by Peter Davis | Sep 15, 2014 | OSHA
The 6th most frequently cited OSHA standard in fiscal year 2013 (October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013) was Powered Industrial Trucks, General Industry (29 CFR 1910.178). It is a violation of Federal law for anyone UNDER 18 years of age to operate a forklift or...
