Articles & White Papers
"Eight Tips to Get a Grip on Your Chemical Inventory"Date: 5/2013
Featured Article: Occupational Health & Safety
Author: Kim Williams, Field Inventory Specialist
An accurate chemical inventory is the foundation for your overall chemical management initiatives and GHS compliance. Therefore, similar to building a house, periodic chemical inventories will ensure there are no cracks in your foundation.
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"Beyond Compliance Using the New SDS to Improve Sustainability"
Date: 10/2012
Featured Article: The Synergist
Author: Kraig Haberer, Chief Operating Officer
Critical information on the SDS helps environmental, health and safety (EHS) professionals understand and communicate sustainability, risk and safety data within and outside their organizations.
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"GHS Adoption in the U.S. - What to Expect When Expecting"
Date: 9/10/2012
Featured Article: www.ehstoday.com
Author: Scott Palubinsky, Marketing Communications Manager
It's been a long time coming, but GHS adoption and the revised hazcom standard finally are here. Learn how you can prepare for the changes coming down the road.
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"A Blueprint for GHS Transition"
Date: 6/3/2012
Featured Article: www.ishn.com
Author: Kraig Haberer, Chief Operating Officer
Global directives, national initiatives, state, and local regulations are all affecting what companies should or should not use in their products.
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"The Future of Product Sustainability"
Date: 5/10/2012
Featured Article: www.ehstoday.com
Author: Kraig Haberer, Chief Operating Officer
How EHS professionals can explore and adopt sustainable product practices.
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"Beyond SDS Compliance"
Date: 5/1/2012
Featured Article: www.ohsonline.com
Author: Kraig Haberer, Chief Operating Officer
There is critical information available on the safety data sheet to help environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) professionals unlock hidden value for their organizations.
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"The Business Case for Product Sustainability"
Date: 3/5/2012
Featured Article: www.environmentalleader.com
Author: Kraig Haberer, Chief Operating Officer
Global directives, national initiatives, state, and local regulations are all affecting what companies should or should not use in their products.
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"Facility Safety - Track Your Chemical Inventory"
Date: 9/2/2011
Author: Kim Stier, President
Employee exposure to hazardous materials in the workplace is one of the greatest sources of risk for companies. To combat that risk, chemical safety in your facilities starts with a timely and accurate chemical inventory. If your chemical inventory is wrong, what are the consequences? Kim Stier, President of SiteHawk, discusses your risks and your options on page 42 of ISHN's August edition.
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"EHS Today - EH&S As a Strategic Partner"
Date: 4/12/2011
Author: Kraig Haberer, COO
Today, EHS professionals must do more than simply budget for safety - they must sell and market the programs to the company.
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"Professional Safety Journal Standards Insider - Preparing Your Company for GHS Adoption"
Date: 3/11/2011
Author: Jason Massey, Sales Manager
Professional Safety magazine interviews Jason Massey regarding Globally Harmonized System adoption strategies in its Standards Insider column on the March issue.
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"GHS Readiness Webinar: How to Transition to the Globally Harmonized System"
Date: 02/02/2011
Authors: Ruth Mayo, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Scott Williams, Director of Sales
This 30-minute webinar will discuss the proposed changes by the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and also outline a practical roadmap to successfully transition to the expected new hazard communication standards. Led by regulatory compliance specialists from SiteHawk, this webinar is designed to put you on the path to a smooth GHS transition.
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"Hazard Communication-The World is Changing as We Know It-GHS is HERE!"
Date: 1/14/2011
Author: R. Scott Williams, Director of Sales
Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) as we know it today came about in 1983 as a direct result of 29CFR 1910.1200. According to the latest OSHA Fall Agenda (1), HAZCOM as we know it will change as of August, 2011 with the promulgation of the much talked about changes to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) specifically related to The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS.) How will the transition to the new HCS impact your average safety manager in an industrial application?
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"Automated MSDS Distribution"
Date: 12/08/2010
Author: Justin Scott, Director of Technology
New requirements for material safety data sheets will create a huge influx of updated documents for MSDS authors to write and distribute. In the October issue of Occupational Health & Safety, SiteHawk discusses opportunities to streamline MSDS distribution if you are a chemical supplier or distributor.
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"At Your Service"
Date: 05/1/2010
Author: Scott Williams, Director of Sales
Most facilities rely on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to meet compliance requirements. MSDS are essential for reducing chemical hazards in the workplace, but are also often hard to identify, compile and keep current and anticipated regulatory changes may further complicate matters.
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"The Power of One"
Date: 12/17/2009
Author: Ruth Mayo, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
As the United States creeps closer to adopting the Globally Harmonized Hazard Communication System (GHS), companies must be prepared to comply with the new provisions.
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"A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words"
Date: 10/02/2009
Author: Kim Stier, President
Material Safety Data Sheets are not the only element that will change with the pending GHS regulations. In the October issue of Occupational Health & Safety, SiteHawk discusses potential changes for chemical labels.
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"Professional Safety Journal: Web-based Technology, A Competitive Advantage for Global MSDS Management"
Date: 08/18/2009
Author: Scott Williams, Director of Sales
In the latest issue of Professional Safety, SiteHawk discusses the role of technology in managing global MSDS documents and chemical data.
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"UN-backed MSDS and Labeling System is Going Global"
Date: 08/06/2009
Author: Kim Stier, President; Ruth Mayo, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
The latest issue of ISHN discusses transition strategies for the new Globally Harmonized System (GHS) regulations.
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"Savvy Companies Prepping Now for GHS"
Date: 06/16/2009
Author: Kim Stier, President
OH&S Editor, Jerry Laws, interviewed Kim Stier, president of SiteHawk, at the 2009 American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo, about the expected impact of GHS and why now is the time to prepare for it.
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"REACH and GHS, Compared and Contrasted"
Date: 5/15/2009
Author: Ruth Mayo, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
SiteHawk compliance specialist Ruth Mayo discusses recent REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) and GHS (Globally Harmonized System) updates, their connection, and how they affect you.
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"SiteHawk Positions For Advantage As Globally Harmonized System For Chemical Reporting Unfolds"
Date: 4/30/2009
Author: George Stubbs, Environmental Business Journal
Environmental Business Journal profiles SiteHawk as a key player in the marketplace for GHS compliance solutions with its distinct approach to authoring, managing, and distributing MSDSs and chemical data information.
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"Web-based Technology; Your Competitive Advantage for Global MSDS Management"
Date: 5/16/2008
Author: Lisa Foley, CIH, Sales Manager; Carma Roetcisoender, Corporate Communications Manager
An in-depth look at recent global regulatory changes related to DHS, REACH, and GHS; what the regulations are, how they affect you, and how they must be addressed. Additionally, a review of web-based technology is presented as well as information related to how technology can help address challenges presented by the changing regulatory requirements. Download Full White Paper
"Applying GHS in the Real World"
Date: 10/05/2007
Author: Kim Stier, President; Carma Roetcisoender, Corporate Communications Manager
As countries around the world begin to adopt GHS, the question at the top of many lists is, "how will I apply the GHS at my facility?". This article discusses the difference between GHS and HAZCOM and provides tips for creating an effective GHS transition plan. Read More...
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"SCHC Fall Conference Focuses on GHS"
Date: 9/28/2007
Author: Ruth Mayo, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
The SCHC Fall Meeting focused primarily on the GHS (Globally Harmonized System). This article briefly overviews the latest developments as presented at the meeting, specifically: changes to the GHS and where GHS implementation stands globally. Read More...
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"Protecting Our Homeland – Is Your Facility High-Risk?"
Date: 6/29/2007
Author: Ruth Mayo, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
The following article discusses the new rule recently published to the Federal Register by the Department of Homeland security regarding high-risk chemicals. Information is provided regarding the rule, the timeline, and how you must respond to remain compliant. Read More...
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"How Will GHS Affect You?"
Date: 3/26/2007
Author: Ruth Mayo, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Regulatory compliance is a major concern for all of us, and this is an especially revolutionary time in terms of environmental health and safety. This article briefly discusses the adoption of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and how implementation might occur. Read More...
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"What You Need to Know about the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard"
A fundamental premise of HAZCOM is that employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace have a right to know about the hazards and how to protect themselves. Read More...