Ew! Why does it smell like rotten eggs? If you’re saying that, it is possible that you are being exposed to low concentrations of H2S or hydrogen sulfide. And a good thing it’s a low concentration, because the human body cannot handle large concentrations of hydrogen sulfide or H2S without serious health effects.
Hazard Communication is one of those programs that every company needs to have in place, since every company uses some sort of chemical plus it’s probably required in the RAVS® section of your ISNetworld® account. From window cleaner to chlorine, OSHA requires “all employers to provide information to their employees about the hazardous chemicals to which they are exposed, by means of a hazard communication program, labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and information and training.” (CFR 1910.1200(b)(1)) Read More »The Value of a Rock-Solid Hazard Communication Program
ISNetworld® has formed a business relationship with PRAX Group’s Lindsey Oil Refinery. PRAX Group will use ISN® as their contractor safety management system and monitor contractor safety key metrics. ISN provides a web-based platform that helps companies improve their safety performance while complying with hiring-client requirements. Lindsey Refinery will use ISN’s safety management system to connect with their contractors and improve communication and performance. Read More »PRAX Group joins ISNetworld®
NCMS stands for National Compliance Management System, and it is a system that was developed to keep track of contractor drug and alcohol compliance. NCMS works with ISNetworld®, hiring companies and other contractor vetting platforms to mitigate the likelihood of drug and alcohol related incidents on worksites.Read More »NCMS and ISNetworld® – Maybe there’s a Connection!
Perhaps you don’t work in a hospital or at the fire department, or even if you do, you may be wondering. “Do I have to be compliant in Bloodborne Pathogens?” “Do i have to complete training for Bloodborne Pathogens?”
The short answer is yes, if your employees have exposure to bloodborne pathogens, then yes. If you don’t work in a medical facility, perhaps you’re wondering why you would need bloodborne pathogen training.Read More »Who Needs Bloodborne Pathogens Training