worker protection standard Articles
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EPA Announces Revisions to Its Worker Protection Standard
On September 28, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced revisions to its worker protection standard. EPA states that these revisions are intended to “enhance the protections provided to agricultural workers, pesticide handlers, and other persons under the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) by strengthening elements of the existing regulation, such as training, ...
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EPA Proposes Stronger Standards for Certified Applicators
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued aproposal to revise the Certification of Pesticide Applicators rule. EPA is proposing stricter standards for people certified to use “restricted use” pesticides (certified applicators). Restricted use pesticides are not available for purchase by the general public, require special handling, and may only be applied by a certified ...
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Predictions for EPA`s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
The Acta Group's (Acta) thoughts are below on what may be headed our way in 2013 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP). Although the 2012 Presidential Election is over, environmental issues will continue to be used to make distinctions between the two parties (or between the House and Senate). Speculation is currently rife ...
By Acta Group
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Predictions for EPA`s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.'s (B&C) thoughts are below on what may be headed our way in 2013 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP). Although the 2012 Presidential Election is over, environmental issues will continue to be used to make distinctions between the two parties (or between the House and Senate). Speculation ...
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2013 Predictions for EPA`s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.'s (B&C) thoughts are below on what may be headed our way in 2013 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP). Although the 2012 Presidential Election is over, environmental issues will continue to be used to make distinctions between the two parties (or between the House and Senate). Speculation ...
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2013 Predictions for EPA`s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
The Acta Group's (Acta) thoughts are below on what may be headed our way in 2013 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP). Although the 2012 Presidential Election is over, environmental issues will continue to be used to make distinctions between the two parties (or between the House and Senate). Speculation is currently rife ...
By Acta Group
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Workplace Falls Get Fresh Attention
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is tackling a major source of industrial injuries – slips, trips and falls on workplace surfaces. On May 24, OSHA proposed significant revisions to Subparts D and I of the general industry standards dealing with walking-working surfaces and personal protective equipment (PPE), respectively. This column outlines the reasons why ...
By Acta Group
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Vertical Fume Scrubber: An Effective Solution for Industrial Air Pollution Control
Introduction A vertical fume scrubber, also known as a vertical scrubber tower or vertical wet scrubber, is a highly efficient air pollution control device utilized in industrial settings. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of vertical fume scrubbers, their working principles, components, and benefits. By understanding the key features and advantages of vertical fume scrubbers, ...
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Is Hexavalent Chromium (Hex Chrome; Chrome VI) Found in Welding Fumes A Carcinogen?
Neither the chromium found in metal plating (like chrome trim on a can) nor the chrome found in medicines like chromium picolinate is in the hexavalent form and is not carcinogenic. In fact it has a positive value in our system by assisting in regulating blood sugar levels. The chrome found in the fumes formed by welding stainless steel and released into a welder’s breathing zone is in the ...
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Search the ASTM Website
A search at the ASTM website for a specific ASTM standard by designation number will return a link for its current version, with additional links for historical versions. This is straightforward, and often just what you need. But, if you’re interested in what’s available for a general subject area, whether hip implants or fasteners or analytical chemistry and so on, you’ll find ...
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Comments on 2011 Proposed SNURs Prompt Proposal Regarding Hierarchy of Controls
On July 28, 2016, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed changes to the existing regulations governing significant new uses of chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to align these regulations with revisions to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Hazard Communications Standard (HCS), as well as changes to the OSHA ...
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Workplace falls get fresh attention
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is tackling a major source of industrial injuries — slips, trips and falls on workplace surfaces. On May 24, OSHA proposed significant revisions to Subparts D and I of the general industry standards dealing with walkingworking surfaces and personal protective equipment (PPE), respectively. This column outlines the reasons why ...
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How to deal with asbestos exposure in your workplace: advice for industrial workers
At one point, more than 75 different industries exposed workers to asbestos. Even though these industries have been made safer by regulations from the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety, many workers still come in contact with asbestos products that remain at their jobsites. Although most industrial employees face some form of asbestos exposure risks during their career, ...
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