January 15, 2009
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Health & Safety Newsletter January 15, 2009 |
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MEPs approve pesticides legislation
The European Parliament has approved new EU pesticides legislation which will increase the number of pesticides available in Member States, while in due course banning the use of certain dangerous chemicals in these products. Measures to ensure the safer use of pesticides in daily life will also be introduced. Voting at second reading on the basis of agreements reached with the Council in December, MEPs overwhelmingly approved a regulation on placing plant protection products on the market as well as a directive on the sustainable use of pesticides. Toxic chemicals will be banned but producers ... |
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New international guidelines outline safe use of nanomaterials in the workplace
With the rapid advancement of nanotechnologies and their use in a wide variety of industries across the globe, international standards are needed to promote their safe development and use. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recently published a Technical Report (TR) that provides critical information on occupational safety for those involved in the manufacture and use of nanomaterials in the workplace. ISO/TR 12885:2008, Health and safety practices in occupational settings relevant to nanotechnologies, is designed help companies, researchers, workers and others prevent adverse ... |
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