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The current edition of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code (527 CMR 1.00), which came into effect in December 2022, states that “the term laboratory unit shall also mean laborator...

https://www.safetypartnersinc.com/how-suite-it-is-the-upcoming-10th-edition-of-the-massachusetts-state-building-code-laboratory-suites-and-maximum-allowable-quantities/

September is National Preparedness Month, an annual event to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and disasters. The 2024 theme is “Start a Conversation” relate...

https://www.safetypartnersinc.com/national-preparedness-month-2024-start-a-conversation-about-your-emergency-equipment/

September is National Preparedness Month, an annual event to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and disasters. The 2024 theme is “Start a Conversation.” Talking...

https://www.safetypartnersinc.com/national-preparedness-month-2024-start-a-conversation-about-your-emergency-action-plan/

Over 55 municipalities located in Massachusetts fall under the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) for industrial wastewater discharge.  Among the various requi...

https://www.safetypartnersinc.com/mwra-ph-excursions-would-you-know-what-to-do/

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), an annual event sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to highlight the importance of immunizations. Although t...

https://www.safetypartnersinc.com/vaccinations-what-you-should-know/

On July 26, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its final rule Integrating e-Manifest with Hazardous Waste Exports and Other Manifest-Related Reports, PCB Manifest Amendment...

https://www.safetypartnersinc.com/epa-publishes-the-third-rule/

Disposal of empty reagent bottles can be one of the more confusing gray areas in laboratory compliance, and there are both regulatory requirements to follow as well as best practices that can be ...

https://www.safetypartnersinc.com/empty-bottle-disposal-are-your-practices-compliant/

Last month, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced proposed revisions to the Toxic or Hazardous Substance List (TURA List). The changes are the addition of s...

https://www.safetypartnersinc.com/proposed-revisions-to-the-tura-list/

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) standard on Portable Fire Extinguishers describes requirements related to the placement, maintenance, and testing of fire extinguishe...

https://www.safetypartnersinc.com/are-your-fire-extinguishers-compliant/

On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a draft version of its proposed rule to protect workers from the significant health effects of extreme heat. P...

https://www.safetypartnersinc.com/proposed-osha-rule-to-protect-workers-from-extreme-heat/