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With the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s important to understand the proper protection to prevent spreading or contracting the virus is key to keeping COVID-19 under control – this also involves the precautions you should take when handling hazardous waste. According the CDC’s website, it is recommended to do the following with used gloves, facial tissues, masks and disinfecting wipes: “Place all used disposable gloves, facemasks, and other contaminated items in a lined …

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the Hazard Communication Standard requires all employers to use proper signage to indicate hazardous substances and how to use them. A hazardous substance is any substance that can cause a health or physical hazard. This standard is often referred to as the HAZCOM standard or Employee Right-to-Know – 29 CFR 1910.1200. The purpose behind the proper signage comes down to 3 main points: 1.To provide a safe and healthy wo …

On September 10, 2019 at the NSC Congress and Expo in San Diego, the National Safety Council and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released the preliminary top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for fiscal year 2019. These findings are presented annually in September, the end of their fiscal year. The Top 10 list tends to look similar from year to year, the variation generally being the frequency with which specific violations are cited. In 2019, the mos …

What is safe and sound week?A safe workplace is a sound business. Every August a nationwide event is organized by OSHA to bring attention to workplace safety and highlight successful workplace safety programs. Participation is voluntary and it’s easy to sign up. How can I create a Safety and Health Program?Every workplace is unique and requires special consideration for the dangers therein. There are different activities that can help raise important questions about safety and get the conve …

For over 20 years CP Lab Safety has been working to keep you and your workplace healthy and safe. Starting in 1996, we set out with a vision of creating healthy laboratories around the world with our flagship product, ECO Funnel. The beginning was a challenge because many people were not interested in protecting the environment and did not want to follow safe chemical disposal procedures. Simply allowing chemicals to evaporate in a fume hood was the most common method of disposal. Howe …