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Products are tested in accordance with the California State Fire Marshall's procedures and standards. Generally, Rubbermaid products that undergo CSFM testing have also been FM and/or UL tested.

Link: https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/

Factory Mutual is an independent testing agency whose approvals are based on Standard 6921 Combustible Waste Containers.
Standard 6921 is performance criteria for containers with covers (lids) and their ability to withstand internal fires, maintain a certain range of stability, if dumped, and stay intact over a wide temperature range.

Link: www.fmglobal.com                 

Under the OSH Act, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace. OSHA's mission is to assure safe and healthful workplaces by setting and enforcing standards, and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Employers must comply with all applicable OSHA standards. Employers must also comply with the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act, which requires employers to keep their workplace free of serious recognized hazards.

RPC products assist customers in complying with OSHA standards. For example:
(1) 1910.1030 Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
(2) 1910.141 - Sanitation

Link: www.osha.gov

REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) requires substances of very high concern (SVHC) that are imported into the EU in certain quantities to be registered with European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). A list of acceptable substances is maintained and any substances on that list do not require separate registration. REACH is a globally recognized initiative and most countries now have some level of a REACH program.

Mark indicates the product is produced by a company that limits product risks that can be reasonably foreseen. UL does not test each product in this case, instead they authorize the manufacturer to test their products and apply the UL listed mark themselves. However, UL does follow up with the manufacturer on a regular basis to make sure they are following correct procedures to test their products.

Can be UL Listed for multiple countries: Abbreviation for the countries will be listed around the UL Listed Symbol (UL Listed: US and C is the most common)

Link: www.ul.com

This is a 1987 Federal regulation of nursing homes mandating enforceable minimal quality of care standards for long term care facilities that receive Medicare or Medicaid funding. The law requires that a nursing home must provide services and activities to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident in accordance with a written plan of care.

RPC products assist customers in complying with OBRA standards, such as protection against bloodborne pathogens.