Safex News
OSHA’s Final Rule to Amend the Hazard Communication Standard
OSHA has amended the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align primarily with the seventh revision of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The final rule was published on May 20, 2024, and is effective on July 19, 2024. OSHA has implemented a tiered approach for establishments to come into compliance. The first deadline is November 2025. See the Effective Date chart below.
Mental Health in the Workplace
Importance of Mental Health in the Workplace Mental health is crucial in the manufacturing industry due to the unique stressors faced by workers. Effective programs and policies, such as EAPs, mental health training, work-life balance initiatives, and supportive...
Update to the New OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements
OSHA made updates to the electronic injury and illness reporting rules that will be in effect starting on January 1, 2024. Here is a quick video to explain what is the same, what industries are impacted and what new information needs to be reported. Watch the Video...
Safex Office Renovations
Earlier this year, the Safex offices got a new look! As we continue to grow, we need more space. Cubicles were re-arranged, Industrial Hygiene lab upgraded, the training rooms s got a facelift, conference rooms added and upgraded as well as adding three new private...
Workforce Drug Trends from 2022 – What We Learned and How to Respond
Workforce Drug Trends from 2022 - What We Learned and How to Respond (June 2023) Each year we look forward to seeing the drug testing trends – even if it means putting numbers behind what we’ve already been experiencing. Quest Diagnostics recently released their...
Swimsuit Safety – It’s a Thing
Pools are preparing to open for the summer! We found some interesting information about swimsuits, children and safety. Alive Solutions, which is a company who specializes in aquatic safety, risk assessment and training, gathered 14 swimsuits in a variety of colors...
Safex Continues to Grow
Safex welcomes a people person, a safety person, and an intern to our growing team. That is not the opening line to a really bad joke – it’s what is happening at Safex! Carly Cornell SHRM-CP, FPC, is our new employee experience coordinator. This is a new role for...
Safety Goldmines in Business Books
Dianne Grote Adams, MS, CIH, CSP, CPEA, FAIHA delivered an educational session at the Ohio BWC Safety Congress on March 8th. The presentation incorporates lessons you learn in business books that can be implemented into EHS and a strong culture. In case you missed it...
Marcus and Jen Join Safex Team
Marcus Simon joins Safex as a health, safety and environmental intern. He’s a graduate of Eastern Tennessee with a Master of Public Health. Marcus is adaptable and hard working. He’s looking forward to helping on various jobs and loves learning. He hails from Virginia...