5 Ways to Improve Your Chemical Tote Tracking

Last Updated: January 16, 2023

Totes, also called intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), are used to transport large quantities of raw materials and finished goods worldwide. These containers are especially important for the transportation of chemicals as they can be customized to meet material compatibility requirements and reused for multiple trips. Chemical totes often contain an inner liner that’s constructed of …

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What is NSF/ANSI 51-2017?

Last Updated: January 16, 2023

At the moment, there are 21 commercial food production-related standards overseen by the National Safety Foundation (NSF). The 21 guidelines have been rigorously developed by the NSF with the help of another prestigious national organization, the American National Standards Institute. Today, we are going to take an in-depth look at NSF/ANSI 51-2017, (better known as …

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5 PMMI Certification Training and Cost Resources

Last Updated: January 16, 2023

Those working in the manufacturing packaging or shipping logistics fields are likely aware of the powerful trade association, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, most commonly known as PMMI. PMMI was first formed as the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute in 1933 after President Franklin Delano Roosevelt introduced unprecedented restrictions on the manufacturing community. From …

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What Does Food Grade Mean and Why is it Important?

Last Updated: January 17, 2023
Posted by: Matt Krysiak in Safety

For both food producers and food equipment manufacturers, it’s crucial to deliver products that have followed the processes that guarantee safety in terms of production as well as consumption. While the two camps have their own unique sets of mandated regulations to follow that are equally distinct and that, at times, intersect, they both follow a …

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What is a Food Contact Surface?

Last Updated: January 17, 2023
Posted by: Matt Krysiak in Safety

Anyone working in the food production, manufacturing or service fields, as well as the fields that support them, knows how important it is to follow sanitary guidelines completely and consistently. Of course, the scope of this is immense as it includes a laundry list of best practices, regulations, and certifications. While the precautions that are …

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Complete Guide to the Selection of Food Grade Stainless Steel for the Food Processing Industry

Last Updated: January 17, 2023
Posted by: Matt Krysiak in Safety

Food processors the world over are facing stricter and stricter restrictions in the form of international regulations and compliance. This is a fact that contributes to the betterment of a healthy globe, but it also comes with a tight learning curve for processors. You see, as technology evolves and more and more facilities are making …

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Top 50 Hazard Communication Training Programs

Last Updated: January 17, 2023

In 2012, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, otherwise known as OSHA, made it a requirement for all companies who fell under compulsory Hazard Communication training to also educate their workers on the Globally Harmonized System. Though the GHS had already been in existence since 2003, OSHA was finding that some workers in a variety …

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The Complete Guide to GHS Labels and Compliance Requirements

Last Updated: March 21, 2023

With technology rapidly leaping to new frontiers, it truly is a boom time for chemical manufacturers and suppliers the world over. But, just because business is steadily rising and committed investors are continuing to lean in, doesn’t mean that the processing of these often noxious chemicals can be rushed. You will find pages upon pages …

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GHS Label Requirements: What Required Information Must GHS Labels Include?

Last Updated: March 21, 2023

In 2012, OSHA revised its hazard communication standards to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The GHS is an international system created by the United Nations (UN) to achieve unified labeling and classification of chemicals. OSHA’s revision of the previous hazard communication standard is known as HazCom 2012. HazCom and …

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How Does a Boiler Deaerator Work? What’s the Function of a Boiler Deaerator, and How do They Operate?

Last Updated: January 17, 2023
Posted by: Matt Krysiak in Safety

Boiler deaerators commonly are used to remove oxygen and other gases from the water that feeds into boilers that generate steam. Deaerators are useful because they remove the gases that attach to the metallic components of the steam system and cause corrosion by forming oxides, or rust. Both oxygen and carbon dioxide are responsible for …

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How to Select a Valve Actuator: Types of Valve Actuators, Appropriate Sizing, Safety Criteria, and More

Last Updated: January 18, 2023
Posted by: Matt Krysiak in Safety

Valve actuators are a type of control valve, and there are many options available to meet plant-wide and individual automation requirements. While simple in concept, consisting of a box with an input, output, and a mechanism to operate a valve, there are actually quite a few considerations in choosing the right valve actuator. And because …

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What is a Safety Data Sheet? The Purpose of Safety Data Sheets, Formatting and Content Requirements, and More

Last Updated: January 18, 2023
Posted by: Matt Krysiak in Safety

A Definition of Safety Data Sheet Safety data sheets (SDS) are a component of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. The system standardizes hazard classification criteria and chemical hazard communication elements around the world. While the GHS is not a regulation, it is a framework that guides manufacturers through classifying …

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What is the Best Type of Flow Control Valve for Your Application? Learn about Gate Valves, Globe Valves and Other Flow Control Valves

Last Updated: January 18, 2023
Posted by: Matt Krysiak in Safety

There are countless types of valves for use across a variety of industries and applications. When it comes to flow control valves, valve types range from simple to sophisticated; some valves are complex enough to adjust automatically to pressure and temperature variations. No matter their construction, flow control valves are designed to regulate the flow …

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101 Safety Data Sheet Resources: Chemical, Government, and Manufacturer SDS Resources, Software and Apps, and More

Last Updated: January 22, 2023
Posted by: Matt Krysiak in Safety

Safety data sheets (SDS), formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard, are a critical piece of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. Safety data sheets are informational sources about chemicals that provide hazard information and safety precautions to …

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The Complete Guide to Industrial Safety Signs: Types of Signs, Regulations, Standards and Best Practices to Promote Safety in the Workplace

Last Updated: January 18, 2023
Posted by: Matt Krysiak in Safety

Industrial safety signs are commonplace across many industries. They take a variety of forms, but all industrial safety signs are designed to promote safety by informing workers, operators, and passersby of potential dangers in certain areas, near equipment, or in proximity to hazardous materials.  Being related to safety measures in industrial settings, industrial safety signage …

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15 Practical Workplace Safety Apps For Apple & Android

Last Updated: January 18, 2023
Posted by: Matt Krysiak in Safety

How can one provide aid when a worker falls or comes in contact with hazardous chemicals? Could you prevent the next employee from falling with one simple app? Find the answers and more as you learn about these handy workplace safety apps.

The Life-Saving Importance of Medical Labels

Last Updated: January 18, 2023
Posted by: Matt Krysiak in Safety

When only a few seconds separate life from death, a clear medical device instruction label is crucial. Life-saving devices such as automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are not only used by medical professionals, but also common citizens who suddenly and unexpectedly find themselves in dire situations. While working frantically to save a life with an AED, …

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MPC’s Industrial Safety Quiz – Preliminary Results

Last Updated: January 18, 2023
Posted by: Matt Krysiak in Safety

Over the past few months MPC has been conducting a preliminary investigation of industrial safety. Participants in fields that need to follow safety regulations every day have found value in testing their knowledge and reviewing the results. Overall, 30% of respondents failed the quiz. Here are some other interesting findings from this initial evaluation of …

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