August 9, 2011 - Graphic Products has released its first spill containment and cleanup product catalog – SpillArrest – available to those who visit www.SpillArrest.com/catalog.
August 29, 2011 Mine Safety & Health – New DVD from Graphic Products - Graphic Products has released 'Mine Safety & Health'-- a mining safety DVD created to generate increased awareness about the dangers of mining and to offer safety sign and label solutions.
July 15, 2011 What to Consider When Labeling Products for California Proposition 65 - 1986 was the year millions of Californians began to see the following warning label on products and in stores: WARNING. THIS AREA CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. The big message for manufacturers? Labels mitigate risk. But where do you buy the labels? Can you print them yourself? How much do labels cost? Are signs more appropriate than labels? Read on for a better perspective on product labeling for California Proposition 65.
July 15, 2011 Labels, Signs and Printers for RRP – and Beyond - You've been reading about the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule which requires contractors performing renovation, repair and painting (RRP) projects that disturb lead-based paint in dwellings where children under six and/or pregnant women live to be certified and follow particular work practices including using signs and labels to prevent lead contamination.
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Feb 7, 2008 Combustible Dust Explosion In Georgia
A huge explosion and fire occurred at the Imperial Sugar refinery in Port Wentworth, Georgia, northwest of Savannah, causing 14 deaths and injuring 38 others, including 14 with serious and life-threatening burns. The explosion was fueled by massive accumulations of combustible sugar dust throughout the packaging building.
It is believed that the disaster was due in large part to the factory's outdated construction materials and methods, which contributed to the severity of fire.
Feb 11, 2009 New Website For Young Canadian Workers
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) launched a new version of its young workers website, “Young Workers Zone.” The website is designed to help young workers stay safe and healthy while at work and includes a collection of information and tools from like-minded organizations across Canada. It is a useful resource for young workers, parents, teachers and employers.
