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Release
of WASPS
In
many situations the creation of Hazard Sheets for the
workplace is both costly and time consuming. This is aggravated
because often Data Sheets themselves change, or contain
ambiguous or even superfluous data. ESL have addressed
these issues by producing software that easily and
efficiently allows you to produce Custom Hazard
Sheets (WASPS Sheets) from Safety Data Sheets. Moreover,
because WASP sheets are highly visual, they are easily
understood by most people, even if they can't understand
the language the sheet was produced in !. [...more.]
Are
You ready for the new Legislation?
Important
legislation changes including the new Exposure Limit
criteria (WELS) now
affects all CHIP Data Sheets Click here for a
couple of up to date examples: (Preparation: AUNTY
MARY'S CLEANER) and (Substance:
DIMETHYL
SULPHATE)
Also
did you know that from the 16th July 2005, the movement
of hazardous waste from premises that are not either
notified or exempt will be prohibited!
The amended regulations, known
as CHIP 3.1, will come into force on 1 October 2005.
Chemical suppliers should start preparing now for the
new classification and labelling requirements by
checking the classifications of the chemicals they
supply and start making the necessary changes to
storage, supply and labelling arrangements. All
the legal duties under CHIP will remain the same. find
out more
ESL Web based MSDS Subscription Service
ESL
has launched a long-awaited update to its website.
This was badly needed not only to reflect the current
changes at ESL, but also to bring easier access to the
firms growing pool of CHIP(3) compliant data sheets to
its customers. Find
out more
WASP
Sheet Variant to be adopted by Pharmaceutical
Manufacturer
The
WASP (Work Place Action Safety Protection) sheet
initiative from Environmental Science is a tool to
enable organisations to effectively communicate hazards
information to their own workforce. Graphical in
nature, and therefore easy to understand by
non-technical personnel, the new hazards sheet has
attracted the attention of a key ESL client, who
confirmed in May 2004 that under the terms of a renewed
contract, WASP sheets are to be included as part of the
supply of data sheets. Find
out more
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