August 07, 2008
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Health & Safety Newsletter August 07, 2008 |
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US Congress announces ban on toxic chemicals
The US Congress has sent President Bush legislation that will make toys safer for little tots and infants. The bill bans the use of six toxic chemicals, called phthalates, that are added to vinyl plastic to make it flexible. Thousands of our supporters wrote members of Congress to help overcome heavy lobbying by ExxonMobil who manufactures phthalates. The legislation will cover products made for children up to 12 years of age, ranging from baby teethers to Barbie dolls. Unfortunately, the new law will not cover vinyl products that aren’t playthings, although every parent knows that everything ... |
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Health and safety reforms set to save small business GBP 300m
Small business could save up to GBP 300m a year with better advice and support on health and safety. A report published this week by the Better Regulation Executive examines how health and safety regulation affects low risk and small businesses. It sets out recommendations to save these firms time and money, while improving working environments and general understanding of health and safety. The report`s recommendations include: * improved web-based and telephone support, offering advice as well as information, for low risk businesses; * better advice to help small businesses know when to buy-in ... |
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