BioRed Makes New OSHA Hazard Compliance Simple and Automated
The deadline for workplace compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) updated Globally Harmonized System of classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is June 1, 2016. The new changes will bring the United States into alignment with the worldwide Hazard Communications Standard (HCS) by utilizing a 16-point Safety Data Sheet (SDS) designed to clearly inform workers about health risks, handling and storage rules, first aid, firefighting, accidental release procedures and other vital points of information about chemical agents. Needless to say, for many workplace managers, updating all SDS labels and records can be a daunting task, but with the “Total Compliance” service from BioRed, the GHS conversion is a fast and efficient semi-automated process.
BioRed’s Total Compliance allows managers to quickly file all SDS sheets by simply entering the manufacturer and product which will automatically add the SDS to the company’s inventory, allowing everyone in the office electronic access to the records. New SDS labels that include a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category may then be easily printed and applied.
Remember, a violation that has a direct relationship to job safety and health, but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm can carry a proposed penalty of up to $7,000 for each violation.
In addition to the GHS, Total Compliance provides managers a one-stop educational resource for all OSHA and other regulatory training like BBP, HIPPA, Fire Safety, Electrical Safety, and DoT. By using Total Compliance, managers can effectively audit an office or a complete facility to ensure it is in full OSHA compliance. Total Compliance boasts a searchable database of more than 207,000 current federal regulations as well as millions of Material Safety Data Sheets.
The BioRed waste return system is a simple solution for medical facilities, dental offices and other businesses that deal with hazardous sharps, syringes, needles and other biowaste. For a limited time, BioRed is offering a free 18-gallon waste disposal container with every 2-year subscription to Total Compliance. The BioRed collection system includes a protective bag liner, coded tracking, destruction manifest and a pre-paid United States Postal Service approved return box. There are zero hidden fees – no mileage, fuel, documentation or environmental service charges – and the system allows businesses the freedom of dealing with biowaste returns on their own schedule instead of a contracted pickup cycle.