The information must be understandable to all workers. The pictogram based hazcom program make it easier for workers to understand the hazard information on the chemical labels and safety data sheets.

Chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors are required by regulation to label every hazardous chemical container as described in section 3.2. As long as the original label is affixed and ...

Name of the chemical or chemical product (to match the chemical name on the corresponding SDS). General information regarding the hazards of the chemical. This information can be communicated using ...

Since 1990, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA ... is based on best practices from sources such as the “Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals”; ...

Biological Safety sign to warn of a biological danger or biohazard. Chemical Safety or warning sign for PCBs, pesticides, biocides, acids, bases, solvents, fumes, carcinogens, and other hazardous ...

A new study finds California's Proposition 65 law has reduced toxic chemical exposure nationwide, despite longstanding ...

EHS staff can assist you in finding an MSDS. If laboratory personnel are able to identify the chemical, a hazardous materials pickup request should be filled out. If it is not possible to identify the ...

It is important to know how to read and interpret safety labels and SDSs (updated from Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS ... Waste is generated in the laboratory on a regular basis; however, not all ...

For more information refer to the Laboratory Safety Manual Allow 10 to 20% of free space in liquid hazardous waste containers to allow for solvent expansion ... are accepted for disposal as long as ...

Western Michigan University's Environmental Health and Safety ... hazardous waste disposal that is generated from university-related activities. Please call (269) 387-5593 for pickup or questions or ...