Tag: HCP

Why You Should Care about the Endangered Species Act

By Clare Condon Jul 24, 2015 EHS Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

What Is the ESA? The ESA has been one of the more contentious environmental laws. This may stem from its strict substantive provisions, which can affect the use of both federal and nonfederal lands and resources. The Act defines “endangered” as “any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion […]

Facts about OSHA’s Lab Standard and Chemical Hygiene Plans

By Paul Lawton May 19, 2014 Chemicals

Updated: May 19, 2014

Yesterday, we describe eight elements that must be included in chemical hygiene plans. Today, we review more facts about the plans required under OSHA’s lab standard. OSHA’s Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories Standard (29 CFR 1910.1450) applies to all laboratories that use hazardous chemicals on a laboratory scale. A laboratory is defined as […]