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Chemicals Management - What else is expected in 2024?
With the key aspects in the UK chemicals regulations being the publication of the long-overdue UK Chemicals Strategy and the UK REACH consultation on the Alternative Transition Registration model which have been delayed by government changes, we hope to hear more at this year’s REACHReady and Chemical Industries Association joint annual conference: Chemicals Management - Navigating Success.The ...
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EPA Announces Final Rule to Reduce Exposure to Ethylene Oxide in Puerto Rico and Across the Nation
Several years ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted a community meeting for residents of Salinas, Puerto Rico to share information about health risks from the chemical ethylene oxide (EtO), which was being emitted from a local contract sterilization facility. In March of this year, EPA declared a new final rule to slash emissions of EtO at nearly 90 of these commercial ...
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April Inventory Update - Stocked Up for Spring!
AVTECH is proud to kick off the upcoming warmer weather seasons with an exciting inventory update; we currently have ample Room Alert monitors, sensors and accessories in stock and ready to ship to users ...
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Test Ceiling Materials for Asbestos before Beginning Renovation, Remodeling and Demolition Projects in Puerto Rico
Building renovation, remodeling and repurposing projects often involve changes to ceiling materials. This may include removing popcorn ceilings or taking down ceiling tiles, insulation or other actions that involve disturbing existing building materials. Before beginning this type of project, there are some important safety issues to address that involve ceiling materials. One that should not ...
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Selin Hoboy: Women In Trucking Top Women to Watch in 2024
GFL is delighted to announce that our Vice-President Environment, Health, Safety and Compliance (EHS&C) Selin Hoboy has been named one of Women In Trucking’s Top Women to Watch in 2024. This accolade recognizes women who are top performers in the trucking and transportation industry, and who go the extra mile to support other women within their own companies and industry ...
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New Safety Standards to Protect Communities in Puerto Rico and Nationwide from Chemical Accidents
Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced finalized amendments to the Risk Management Program (RMP) to further protect communities from chemical accidents, especially those located near facilities in industry sectors with high accident rates. The Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention Rule includes EPA’s most protective safety provisions for ...
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Room Alert and CCOHS: Protecting Canadian Workers & Workplaces
Though we talk a lot about workplace safety within the U.S. and OSHA guidelines, ensuring the health and safety of employees is paramount for businesses, facilities, and organizations in many other countries as well. For example in Canada, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) stands as a beacon of guidance and support in this endeavor. Established to promote the ...
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Resources to Protect Workers and Communities from Combustible Dust Hazards
Last year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a revised Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP). The original Combustible Dust NEP, issued in 2007, followed a number of combustible dust incidents that resulted in fatalities, serious injuries and property destruction. The purpose of the revised NEP is to continue OSHA inspections of facilities that generate ...
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Building Occupant and Worker Exposures to Elevated Levels of Nitrogen Dioxide in Puerto Rico
Nitrogen dioxide, along with nitric oxide, are the two most prevalent oxides of nitrogen according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Both are toxic gases with nitrogen dioxide being a highly reactive oxidant and corrosive. Nitrogen dioxide is also one of the indoor pollutants frequently listed by health authorities as a possible exposure concern in the built environment. ...
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New Lower Screening Levels for Lead in Contaminated Soil and Resources to Protect Children and Families in Puerto Rico
In January, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it was lowering recommended screening levels and strengthening guidance for investigating and cleaning up lead-contaminated soil in residential areas where children live and play. As a result of the lower screening levels, EPA also declared it expects to investigate more residential properties for potential cleanup under the ...
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Protecting Building Occupants and Workers from Nitrogen Dioxide Hazards
The New York State Department of Health lists nitrogen dioxide (NO2) as one of the indoor air pollutants that can have an impact on people’s health. Nitrogen dioxide, along with nitric oxide (NO), are the two most prevalent oxides of nitrogen according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Both are toxic gases with nitrogen dioxide being a highly reactive oxidant and corrosive. ...
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OSHA Applies Outside of the U.S. - Navigating Global Workplace Safety Regulations
Workplace safety is a universal concern, transcending geographical boundaries and cultural differences. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets the standard for workplace safety regulations in the United States, many other countries have their own sets of guidelines and regulations tailored to their unique socio-economic and industrial landscapes. Understanding how ...
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Room Alert Supports OSHA’s New 2024 Compliance Standards
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration isn’t wasting any time, starting off the new year with much anticipated stricter compliance standards regarding worker safety. As of January 2nd, 2024, certain employers in high-hazard industries must submit more injury and illness information to OSHA. OSHA’s new reporting requirement applies to a wide ...
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EPA Proposes All Lead Service Lines Be Replaced within Ten Years
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed strengthening its Lead and Copper Rule to require water systems across the country to replace lead service lines within a decade. EPA is also proposing additional changes to protect public health. These include lowering the lead action level and improving sampling protocols utilized by water systems. The proposed Lead and Copper ...
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A catalyst for change: Optimizing brownfield chemical plants with instrumentation
The chemical sector is undergoing deep transformation on its journey to reduce emissions, adopt low-carbon solutions, and maintain competitiveness and profitability. Aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 is not the only pressure the sector faces from customers, governments and society. Operators must meet stricter environmental and safety regulations while continuing to grow revenues, adopt ...
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Fatal Occupational Injuries Report Released by BLS and EHS Resources in Puerto Rico
Last month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published its annual National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. This latest report covers data from 2022 and tragically shows a one-year increase in fatal work injuries of 5.7 percent. For 2022, there were 5,486 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States, an increase from the 5,190 in 2021. The fatal work injury rate was 3.7 ...
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Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and EHS Resources to Protect First Responders from Hazardous Substances
Each year, Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month is recognized in January. Both the U.S. Fire Administration and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) report that cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters. The agencies also state that research suggests firefighters are at a higher risk of certain types of cancers when compared to the general population. ...
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Private Sector Workplace Injuries and Illnesses on the Rise
Last month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published its report on employer-reported workplace injuries and illnesses. This most recent report covers the 2-year period of 2021-2022. According to BLS, private industry employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022, up 7.5% from 2021. This increase was driven by the rise in both injuries, up 4.5% to ...
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Vapor Intrusion Hazards and Resources to Protect Building Occupants
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation describes vapor intrusion as the process by which volatile chemicals move from a subsurface source into the indoor air of an overlying or adjacent building. They share the fact that the subsurface source can either be contaminated groundwater or contaminated soil which releases vapors into the pore spaces in the soil. Vapors can also ...
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Review of methods for monitoring and modelling air quality
CERC recently contributed modelling expertise to a comprehensive Environment Agency (EA) report that reviewed methods for air quality monitoring and modelling, and their integration. The report examines both well-established techniques already employed by the EA, such as Gaussian plume dispersion for air quality modelling, and emerging technologies, such as data assimilation and machine ...
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