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Proper Handling, Storage and Disposal of Cleaning Chemicals

Safety is very important for building service contractors who work closely with cleaners and other disinfectants. Cleaning chemicals are now less hazardous than what they used to be, thus helping to contribute towards healthier building occupants and janitors. But on the whole, chemical safety is an important topic, especially when dealing with the direct as well as indirect effects of cleaning products while being used by workers. Although they are safer to handle and use than before, these chemicals still stand the risk of leaking and getting mixed with other chemicals, creating fire hazards and fume. Material Safety Data Sheet's, label-reading, training, re-training, and enforcement of law through regular inspections are important to ensure that the safety standards are being met. Training & Education: From the day the worker starts with work, personal protective equipment and chemical handling trainings should given. Employees should be guided on the use of MSDS'. Label

HAZWOPER Training Requirements – All you Need to Know

If you've ever looked for a job as a workers before, then you've probably come across the term HAZWOPER. If you have no idea what this is, then you should know that HAZWOPER basically stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response and was created by OSHA. It is a standard that provides trainings and other requirements, which are aimed at those employees and employers who deal with specific types of waste at the workplace. The HAZWOPER safety trainings are basically meant for employers and employees who work directly or indirectly with hazardous substances. However, the level of training that is required by workers depend entirely upon which area they work in. There are 9 basic levels if HAZWOPER trainings, and each of these levels have their own methods and unique programs. OSHA pre-sets the required training duration for each of these. 1.General Workers: For workers working in the general industry, 40 hours of initial training are requires, followed by a 3 day ha