by Scott Burkart | Feb 24, 2019 | Blog, Hazmat, Scott Burkart
Of all of OSHA’s many standards (and trust us, there are more than a few) one of the most frequently violated standards is Standard 1910.1200, the Hazardous Communication Standard, and not having a sufficient Hazardous Communication Plan. In fact, from October 2017 to...
by Scott Burkart | Mar 22, 2018 | Blog, Hazmat, Safety, Scott Burkart
Since the beginning of time, back to the caveman days, mankind has always relied on the 5 senses to protect themselves: If something was hot, they wouldn’t touch it. If something tasted bad, they wouldn’t eat it. If something in the air smelt peculiar, they would get...
by Scott Burkart | Jan 30, 2018 | Blog, Hazmat, Safety, Scott Burkart
Depending on where you turn, you will likely find differing definitions of what exactly a hazardous material (hazmat) is. And, truth be told, none will give you a real straight answer. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) includes any...
by Scott Burkart | Dec 20, 2017 | Blog, Hazmat, Safety, Scott Burkart
As a disastrous situation grows chain of command can easily break down and confusion can run rampant, especially when outside parties get involved. As a former firefighter, I experienced this kind of communication breakdown first hand. On one of his first structure...
