Thursday, February 7th, 2019
Guidance on selecting chemical substitutes
Deciding how to get started on chemical substitution and looking for information on chemical alternatives is a challenge for any business.
Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
Have you considered substitution in your chemical management strategy?
Thursday, January 10th, 2019
Chemical Risk Management for Small Medium Enterprises
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
On November 20, 2018, Chemscape travelled to Ft St John to hear the annual review for the Oil and Gas sector from WorkSafeBC and learn what their initiatives are in 2019. In 2018, the focus for enforcement was primarily fracking and drilling. In 2019, WorkSafeBC plans to expand this initiative to all areas of Oil and Gas including Pipeline Construction.
Wednesday, November 21st, 2018
Checklist on how to prepare your contractors for the WHMIS 2015 deadline
Wednesday, November 21st, 2018
Key Findings of a Health Canada SDS Audit show industry needs more education on Authoring
Tuesday, November 13th, 2018
Do SDS’s Expire?
As an employer with hazardous products in our workplace when do I need to check my SDSs under WHMIS 2015 now that the 3-year rule is gone?
Friday, November 9th, 2018
As a supplier of hazardous product when do I need to review my SDSs under WHMIS 2015 now that the 3-year rule is gone?
If you are a supplier, under WHMIS 2015, you need to ensure the SDS and label is accurate at the time of every sale and importation of the hazardous product.
Tuesday, September 25th, 2018
What is an Exposure Control Plan (ECP)?
An Exposure Control Plan (ECP) is a product of an organization’s chemical or health and safety management system that provides direction and expectations to prevent exposures to workers.
Monday, August 13th, 2018
By John Artym, Vice President of CHAMP
Recent changes to the Alberta Occupational Health & Safety legislation related to Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committees (JWSHSC) puts considerable focus on:
Wednesday, June 27th, 2018
Alberta Bill 30 makes a distinction between education and training as does WHMIS 2015. Chemscape will breakdown for you what the distinction is between both and how you can develop your WHMIS program accordingly.
Tuesday, June 26th, 2018
When Is WHMIS Training Required?
WHMIS training should be updated as necessary or when significant information has changed. WHMIS training should be provided by the employer when a new employee is hired during orientation.