On the Safe Side: GHS Pictograms As of June 1, 2015 and as part of OSHA’s alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), the Hazard Communication Standard will require pictograms on chemical container labels to alert users of the hazards to which they may be exposed. Familiarize yourself with […]
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On the Safe Side: Pandemic – What’s a Pandemic?
Recent events surrounding infectious diseases such as Ebola (EVD) and Enterovirus D68 prompted us to run this article from the 2007 NEWEA Annual Conference. Mr. Barry Beder, LICSW from Health Resources, Inc., gave an immensely educational, and sobering, presentation entitled Family Planning and Preparation for an Avian Flu Pandemic. While the summary below cannot do […]
On the Safe Side: The “ROOT” of the Problem
On the Safe Side: The “ROOT” of the Problem Check out this interesting safety article about a near miss and a gate valve. Written by: Chris Hipkiss, NEWEA Member If you have been in this business long enough, there most likely has been at least one incident that, from a safety standpoint, was a “near […]
On the Safe Side…NFPA 70E the Standard for Workplace Electrical Safety
On the Safe Side…NFPA 70E the Standard for Workplace Electrical Safety NFPA 70E 2004 Edition has several significant changes. The major change is an emphasis on safe work practices. It establishes thresholds for worker protective apparel based on exposure to arc hazard risk and is designed to protect workers that install, maintain or repair electrical […]
On the Safe Side…Should You Track Near Misses?
Should You Track Near Misses? Should you track near misses at your place of employment? That is a good question, and if you don’t track near misses why not? A near miss is a warning sign that something is wrong and should be investigated with a corrective action taken. So your boss may not like […]
On the Safe Side…SLIP SLIDIN’ AWAY
On the Safe Side… Slip Slidin’ Away By Chris Hipkiss “Slip Slidin’ Away” is a title to a Simon and Garfunkel song written back in 1975, that, except for the title, has nothing to do with this article. What I wish to discuss is Slips, Trips and Falls; according to OSHA these accidents rank second only […]
Poo & Brew Events are a hit
The Young Professional’s Committee “Poo & Brew” series has been quite a hit this year and it’s no wonder why. Who doesn’t want to visit New England wastewater facilities then sample local microbrewery draughts while catching up with fellow industry professionals? This fall, the event series extended its reach to two new states with tours […]
POO & BREW #3 Networking Event Held in Framingham, MA
The NEWEA Young Professionals Committee, in association with NEWWA YP committee and NE APWA YP committee, successfully hosted a third event in the Poo & Brew series. This time around, the event was held on a beautiful spring afternoon at the Henry King Wastewater Management Facility on A Street in Framingham, MA and concluded at […]
Promoting Water Quality Through Outreach
Marylee Santoro, chair of the Laboratory Practice Committee, had the opportunity to deliver a wastewater presentation in Spanish for the first time. It went well, not perfect, but was a good start and a great opportunity to get involved with the community. The crowd at the Stamford Senior Center was highly engaged and excited about […]
Raising Awareness – Water For People Softball Tournament, Oct 17
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