May 2012

May Issue of Duranews

As trade and commerce transitions from national to international, communication between global partners is an increasingly critical component to success. Labeling must now communicate in more languages and describe information in broader terms. Chemical labeling is leading the way in the move to globally harmonize labeling. Stay ahead of the GHS curve by making DuraLabel your partner in this global movement. We can help you ensure you're always one step ahead of the requirements.

OSHA announces GHS changes

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By   Published 05/30/2012

OSHA's highly anticipated changes for chemical labeling are now available for public viewing. As expected, the new changes incorporate several key elements of the United Nation's Globally Harmonized System of Chemical Labeling (GHS) into the agency's own Hazard Communication Standards (HCS). However, new changes for labeling won't require implementation for several years.

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The roots of chemical labeling

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By   Published 05/29/2012

Chemical hazards and the illnesses they caused were not always shared with workers up until very recently. Even just a few decades ago, chemical labeling laws met resistance in many developed countries. In fact, chemical labeling has only been a requirement in the workplace for a little more than a half century in Europe and only since the mid-80s in the U.S. Grassroots efforts in both Europe and the U.S. helped bring about legislation to protect workers from the unknown dangers chemicals present.

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How important are procedure labels?

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By   Published 05/28/2012

Failing to follow electrical equipment procedures can be deadly. California Division of Occupational Safety and Health officials now conclude September's fatality at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was caused by an electrical worker's failure to follow proper procedures.

Lock-Out Procedure

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Bring greater efficiency to the office

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By   Published 05/27/2012

You may already be using your DuraLabel printer to create long-lasting facility signs and labels, but did you know many of these same supplies support order and efficiency in the office?

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Labeling for Spanish speakers

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By   Published 05/26/2012

There's never a good reason to leave workers in the dark when it comes to safety. Unfortunately, new statistics reveal language barriers in many facilities leave an increasing number of workers in the dark to workplace safety - resulting in higher rates of injury and death.

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