Articles Tagged with ''safety''

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Resolving Chemical Incidents Quickly and Safely

The impacts of chemical-related incidents can be mitigated by following the latest European Chemical Industry Council guidelines for level-1 emergency response.
November 21, 2019
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Companies involved in the manufacture, management, and distribution of chemicals need to ensure that their systems and processes have suitable features to support a fast and effective response intervention when the worst happens.


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Nanomaterials in the Workplace

Where do adhesives and sealants manufacturers’ responsibilities lie when nanomaterials are used in the production process?
Ian Marshall Ben Grebot Caroline Raine
March 1, 2018
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In a recent survey, the UK’s National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) asked its clients and stakeholders whether they or their employees were concerned of the risk that nanomaterials may pose to their workforce. Almost a quarter of responders to the question replied that they were.
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Strategic Solutions

In Pursuit of Operational Excellence

Manufacturers should consider the value of a “back to basics” approach to production
W. Pete Smith
November 17, 2017
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When I began my career in the chemical industry, my company’s initiatives impressed and intrigued me. The leadership would lay out our direction and focus, as well as the metrics by which we would measure success in the coming year. Eventually, I came to understand that, even with the push to improve profitability through various company initiatives, it makes good business sense to not lose sight of the measurable basics.
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Union Pacific Announces Pinnacle Award Winners

The annual award honors Union Pacific customers for implementing release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and having zero non-accident releases (NARs) of regulated hazardous materials shipments.
July 12, 2017
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Union Pacific Railroad recognized 56 companies with its Pinnacle Award for their commitment to safely transport chemical products.


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Advancing Adhesives: Non-Toxic Solvents

Advancing Adhesives: Non-Toxic Solvents

Can "green" solvents be on a par with their conventional toxic counterparts?
July 1, 2015
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The average person comes into contact with solvents - toxic substances that dissolve other substances - thousands of times each day without even thinking about them.
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Mark Collatz regulatory review

Regulatory Review: New SDSs and Labels for GHS Compliance - Don't Panic Yet

Adhesive and sealant formulators still have time to square away everything they need for developing accurate SDSs and labels to meet GHS standards.
July 1, 2015
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Flipping the calendar to June 2015 has provided the kind of dread that can only be rivaled by scheduled root canal work or an IRS audit - especially for those who deal with dual Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) and shipping responsibilities within their company.
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