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Titanium Dioxide proposed as category 2 Carcinogen
Earlier this year, ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) concluded that the available scientific evidence meets the criteria in the CLP Regulation to classify Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) as a carcinogen by inhalation. The RAC’s draft Opinion – which was provided in June 2017 following an application from the French authorities – rejected France’s initial petition ...
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Obama administration announces commitments to protect the health of every American
Today, federal agencies, led by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), released environmental justice strategies, implementation plans and progress reports, outlining steps agencies will take to protect communities facing greater health and environmental risks. These strategies represent a significant step forward in the ...
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Battelle Wins Contracts Worth Nearly $100 Million to Support U.S. EPA
Battelle won five contracts worth nearly $100 million with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in September. Battelle is dedicated to developing solutions that promote both globally competitive business growth and protection of the earth and its environment. Working with clients in private industry and various governmental and regulatory bodies, Battelle is positioned to ...
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Mercury instrument hire helps protect oil rig safety
Portable mercury monitors hired from instrumentation specialist Ashtead Technology have enabled the rapid assessment of working conditions for safety specialists undertaking vital maintenance checks on oil rigs in the North Sea. RBG, the leading provider of inspect, assess and repair (IAR) services to the global energy industry, has been using advanced Jerome J405 Mercury Analysers to monitor ...
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Mercury instrument hire helps protect oil rig safety
Portable mercury monitors hired from instrumentation specialist Ashtead Technology have enabled the rapid assessment of working conditions for safety specialists undertaking vital maintenance checks on oil rigs in the North Sea. RBG, the leading provider of inspect, assess and repair (IAR) services to the global energy industry, has been using advanced Jerome J405 Mercury Analysers to monitor ...
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Public Health Report Stresses Worker Protection As Key Component of Homeland Security
The federal government must help train emergency personnel and provide updated safety guidelines so the workers are better protected against hazards such as they faced at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, according to a public health workshop report released today by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, a component of the federal National Institutes of Health. The ...
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