Tag: OSHA

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Avery Products Corp.: UltraDuty GHS Chemical Labels

June 27, 2017 By
Ideal for small containers such as lab bottles and vials, these industrial-grade, waterproof and chemical-resistant labels can be printed from standard desktop printers and help businesses comply with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-mandated Globally Harmonized System of... Read more»
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NPMA creates sample confined space program guide

March 2, 2016 By
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is offering a downloadable sample confined space program to members. The standards detailed in the program are derived directly from the Department of Labor Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Confined Space regulations for General Industry 29 CFR... Read more»
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McCloud issues industry white paper on food-handling accounts

October 16, 2015 By
Because of ongoing foodborne illness outbreaks and concerns, South Elgin, Ill.-based McCloud Services is generating awareness on the importance of technical training for pest management professionals (PMPs) working in food processing facilities. Media stories such as the recent court case... Read more»
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Bug Off PC Center: PCO Safety Course

May 27, 2015 By
On June 30, 2015, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at its Manhattan headquarters, Bug Off Pest Control Center will host personal safety expert Rob Brown. Brown, president of Gloves By Web, will lead a discussion on common pest management workplace mishaps... Read more»
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Dos and Don’ts: Pigeons

July 11, 2014 By
An essential part of eliminating pest pigeons is safety-centric, pre-environmental and postenvironmental cleanup of biological waste. Effective interventions result in satisfied customers and recurring revenue. ■ Do incorporate a requirement within any bird management program to periodically inspect for accumulated... Read more»
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Sting Operation: Tips for controlling stinging pests

July 11, 2014 By and
Twelve tips to control, exclude and cash in on stinging insect pests for clients. Most national pest management companies provide stinging insect pest management services throughout the U.S. Some areas of the country — where temperatures typically stay above 50... Read more»
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Free OSHA HCS training available

October 24, 2013 By
MECHANICSVILLE, MD.—Have you fulfilled your Hazard Communication Standards (HCS) training requirements as mandated by the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)? Dec. 1, 2013, is the date by which pest control technicians must have received this training. Techletter, a... Read more»
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Ask the Expert: Springtails, Woodborers, OSHA Bed Bugs and Fluorescent Bulbs

September 10, 2013 By
Q: I’m finding springtails on the 40th floor — the top floor — of a new high-rise building. There are no complaints on lower floors. Where could they be coming from? N.M., Pa. A: If the top floor is the... Read more»
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2013 Bird Management Survey

March 1, 2013 By
Who doesn’t like big-ticket sales — especially opportunities largely neglected by the competition? And what if these same projects hatched multiple nest eggs? Welcome to bird management — The Big Ticket. Compared to the revenues pest management professionals (PMPs) often... Read more»
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