Hazardous chemical, hazardous materials, hazardous substance, hazardous waste…oh my! They are all potentially dangerous, but according to their regulatory definitions, they are not all the same things. Q: What is the regulatory definition of hazardous? A: It depends Substances, whether chemicals or mixtures are regulated by different bodies of government and their regulatory agency. There…

Chemical Safety Software is honored to be recognized as a Top Performer by SourceForge, the world’s largest software reviews and comparison website. 7/29/2021 – Chemical Safety Software, Environmental Management Systems, today announced that it has been awarded a Summer Top Performer Award by SourceForge, the world’s largest software review and comparison website. This award recognizes…

According to OSHA’s 2020 report, for the third year in a row, Hazard Communication is the most cited violation in general industry. This may be surprising to hazardous materials professionals because managing the lifecycle of chemicals onsite can be easily managed with the appropriate steps. In fact, the six steps to a successful HazCom program…

Choosing the right chemical inventory software can be a difficult and time-consuming process.  This guide is written to help give you a head start. It focuses on some of the key points that should be considered as a part of the chemical inventory software selection process. It’s not intended to be comprehensive; the goal is…

Chemical Safety Software shares the news of Moderna Inc. on the developments on the Coronavirus Vaccine. The company is currently in the early stages of developing a new COVID-19 vaccine candidate that could be potentially stored and shipped in refrigerators instead of freezers. The company suggests that this new vaccine candidate will make distribution easier,…

Chemical Safety Software is proud to announce that their client, Moderna, Inc. has partnered with the US Government’s Operation Warp Speed (OWS) to produce 100 million Covid-19 vaccine doses by the end of the year. Moderna Inc. (MRNA) said its experimental coronavirus vaccine successfully induced immune responses in people aged 56 years and older that…

Thousands of government facilities, gas operations, and other sites in the U.S. have been permitted to bypass environmental rules and have stopped monitoring hazardous emissions. The US government paved the way for the reduced monitoring on March 26 after being pressured by the oil and gas industry, which said lockdowns and social distancing during the…

Innovative technologies reduce hazardous chemicals use and storage, reduce costs, and increase profitability WASHINGTON (June 16, 2020) — One of Chemical Safety’s oldest and most loyal customers, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced the winners of the 2020 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the generation and use…

We at Chemical Safety Software could not be more excited and proud for the achievement of NASA, one of our most important clients, historic achievement. For the first time in history, launched from American soil in a commercially built and operated American crew spacecraft set foot on the International Space Station. The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying…

Chemical Safety Software is very proud to announce that another one of our clients, Moderna Inc., is currently in the spotlight in the fight against COVID- 19. Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) announced in May 2020 of promising early results for its Coronavirus vaccine. Moderna is one of the early front runners to develop a vaccine for…

During these trying times, good news is always welcome and should be shared. We are humbled and proud to announce that Gilead Sciences one of Chemical Safety Software’s oldest and most important clients, has been granted approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  for their experimental Covid-19 treatment called Remdesivir. ­­ During a meeting in the Oval…

Years ago, in one of the Bay Area’s biggest technology conferences, two industry pioneers that I conveniently can’t remember by name wore a T-shirt similar to the one below: This was good for giggles and laughs back then, and it underlined our collective desire, as technology innovators, to create breakthroughs at all costs. Technology has,…

As the coronavirus situation continues to evolve, we recognize the impact the virus is having on our customers, employees, and families, so we would like to take a moment to share “the good news”. As a technology leader with more than 30-years of experience, we have partnered with many of the world’s leading organizations, providing…

On March 3rd, 2020 the EPA released a list of SARS-CoV-2 disinfectant products for use against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Coronaviruses are enveloped viruses, meaning they are one of the easiest types of viruses to kill with the appropriate disinfectant product. According to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler, “Using the correct disinfectant is an important part of…

Tier II reports for 2019 were due earlier this week and this year was no different from past years- the volume of support requests spiked in the weeks leading up to the March 1st filing deadline. Why the increase in support requests? We tend to see the same set of issues from multiple customers that…

Every couple of years I am asked to renew this blog which first appeared many years ago. What have we learned since the last time? How have labs, research and educational institutions, industry and government fared now as compared to the past? As the roaring twenties descend upon us, one key thing that is different…

What is a Chemical Management System? It is a set of rules and processes, aided by technology tools that support lab safety, environmental compliance and policies. A Chemical Management System for Labs, Research and Educational institutions can help enhance productivity, save time, reduce costs while dramatically improving safety and reducing incidents. Chemical Management Systems include…

During the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) ceremony awards gathering high-level climate and economic decision-makers in Brussels, one of our customers, L’Oréal was recognized as a global leader for the third year in a row, in recognition of L’Oréal’s actions to cut carbon emissions, enhance water stewardship and tackle deforestation in its supply chain. Every year…