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Alameda, CA, April 2020 – Local Alameda pharmaceutical companies, CP Lab Safety and Emery Pharma, has committed to donating 1000 masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) to help protect the personnel, healthcare workers and patients in need within the community. Currently, 500 masks and food donations have been made to the APC community in response to the COVID-19 crisis and a fire that temporarily misplaced 5 families. Dr. Katie Guggenheim, who is the Associate Director of Medicinal …

On April 22nd, 1970 roughly 20 Million Americans took to the streets to demonstrate their support for environmentally sustainable practices. Senator Gaylord Nelson, Congressman Pete McCloskey and Denis Hayes, a 25-year old from Harvard, built a national staff of 85 to get the word out and promote events across the United States. After the collective rallies around the U.S., both Republicans and Democrats worked together to create the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) along with the Cle …

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With the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s important to understand the proper protection to prevent spreading or contracting the virus is key to keeping COVID-19 under control – this also involves the precautions you should take when handling hazardous waste. According the CDC’s website, it is recommended to do the following with used gloves, facial tissues, masks and disinfecting wipes: “Place all used disposable gloves, facemasks, and other contaminated items i …

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the Hazard Communication Standard requires all employers to use proper signage to indicate hazardous substances and how to use them. A hazardous substance is any substance that can cause a health or physical hazard. This standard is often referred to as the HAZCOM standard or Employee Right-to-Know – 29 CFR 1910.1200. The purpose behind the proper signage comes down to 3 main points: 1.To provide a safe and healthy wo …