La sécurité en laboratoire comprend une approche à multiples facettes pour faire face au large éventail de dangers potentiels présents dans l’installation. Envisagez de commencer par une évaluation des dangers pour identifier et évaluer les dangers dans les laboratoires. Après l’évaluation, nous pouvons travailler avec vous pour élaborer des procédures de gestion des risques.
Gagnez la tranquillité d’esprit grâce à l’expertise en sécurité de laboratoire de TRC
La sécurité des laboratoires est importante pour diverses raisons, y compris le respect des normes de conformité réglementaire. Les laboratoires s’occupent des produits chimiques, de l’équipement et des procédés réglementés. La vaste gamme de lignes directrices et les changements continus à ces règlements signifient que vous avez besoin de soutien pour vous assurer que vos laboratoires respectent les normes.
Notre équipe identifie et atténue les risques, y compris les problèmes de non-conformité et de sécurité des employés. Nos solutions de sécurité de laboratoire assurent une amélioration continue.
Nos domaines d’expertise comprennent :
- La capacité de créer une politique de sécurité adaptée aux exigences de votre laboratoire particulier et de ses opérations
- Soutien dans toutes les situations, de la conception à la mise en œuvre et à la maintenance continue
- Certifications du personnel de diverses organisations de sécurité de premier plan, y compris l’Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) et le Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Flexibilité de travailler avec un laboratoire individuel ou au niveau de l’entreprise
Foire aux questions
Obtenez des réponses à certaines des questions les plus fréquemment posées sur la sécurité des laboratoires.
De nombreux laboratoires effectuent des audits de sécurité au moins une fois par an. La fréquence des audits de sécurité peut dépendre de plusieurs facteurs, y compris l’exploitation de l’installation et les dangers particuliers dans un laboratoire. Une installation à risque plus élevé peut nécessiter des vérifications plus fréquentes pour déceler rapidement les dangers potentiels. TRC peut s’associer à des laboratoires pour développer une solution qui répond à toutes les exigences réglementaires.
Les règlements de sécurité évoluent constamment, ce qui signifie que les laboratoires doivent rester à jour sur ceux qui s’appliquent à leurs installations et opérations particulières. En plus d’en apprendre davantage sur les défis potentiels en matière de conformité, les laboratoires peuvent utiliser les audits pour obtenir le soutien d’experts externes. Ces praticiens de la conformité fournissent une perspective externe pour détecter les problèmes que les laboratoires ont peut-être manqués.
Les laboratoires peuvent faire face à divers défis en matière de sécurité, notamment :
- Rester à jour sur la formation du personnel de laboratoire.
- Maintenir un stockage approprié des matières et des produits chimiques dangereux.
- Tenir des registres adéquats liés à la conformité à la sécurité.
- Suivre les procédures de laboratoire appropriées concernant la manutention des matériaux.
- Satisfaire aux exigences de conception des installations dans des domaines comme les hottes de ventilation.
Assurer un laboratoire sûr, conforme et efficace avec TRC
Nous soutenons le développement de laboratoires plus sûrs grâce à des solutions, y compris des audits, des examens de plans et le développement de la culture de sécurité. Que vous construisiez un nouveau laboratoire, que vous examiniez vos opérations actuelles ou que vous déclassiez une installation, tournez-vous vers notre équipe pour avoir l’esprit tranquille.
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NJDEP Implements New Jersey Environmental Justice Law Through Administrative Order
octobre 5, 2021
On September 22, 2021, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Commissioner announced the issuance of Administrative Order (AO) No. 2021-25 to implement New Jersey’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Law. This order is effective immediately, and applicants seeking to site new major source facilities, renew major source permits or expand existing facilities with major source permits (e.g., Title V air permits) in overburdened communities are affected. There are more than 4.5 million people that live within 331 municipalities that are overburdened communities in the state of New Jersey.
Mises à jour réglementaires
OSHA’s Call for Comments on Mechanical Power Press Standard Changes
septembre 30, 2021
OSHA has recently published a call for comment regarding mechanical power presses. The reason behind OSHA’s request is that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) consensus standard for mechanical power presses has been updated numerous times since the implementation of OSHA’s standard.
Aperçus
OSHA Returns to In-Person Inspections As COVID-19 Restrictions Lift
août 4, 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is authorized by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) to assure employers provide safe and healthful work conditions free of recognized hazards and by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education and technical assistance. OSHA has recently announced the return to in-person inspections as COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift.
Livres blancs/rapports
Managing EHS & ESG Risks Through Integrated Systems Today and Beyond
juillet 22, 2021
It has been more than 50 years since the development and establishment of the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) which were formed to protect our environment and workplaces across the United States. Significant laws, policies and regulations followed to establish the “regulatory programs” that all applicable businesses and entities must address and meet to ensure these compliance-driven legislative programs would create a foundation to protect our society.