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EPA Promulgates final SNURs for Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Infused Carbon Nanostructures
On February 12, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued, through a direct final rule, significant new use rules (SNUR) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 35 chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMN). The 35 substances include four identified as multi-walled carbon nanotubes (generic) that were the subject of a December 3, 2012, ...
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Airgas and BAE Systems Sign Five-Year Supply Agreement
RADNOR, Pa. - Airgas, Inc. (NYSE:ARG), today announced it has signed a Strategic Agreement with BAE Systems (LSE:BA.L), the United Kingdom-based defense and aerospace company. Airgas will supply BAE System’s manufacturing locations throughout the United States with bulk and packaged industrial gas, welding hardgoods and related products, and personal protective equipment (PPE) products. The ...
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Safe against heat and flame - ISO standard ensures performance of protective clothing
A new ISO standard will increase the safety of persons risking contact with heat or flame. The standard provides the minimum performance requirements for protective clothing worn in situations where users may be exposed to radiant, convective or contact heat, flames, arc flashes and molten metal splashes. In this new version, ISO 11612:2008, Protective clothing – Clothing to protect against heat ...
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EPA Promulgates SNURs for Two CNT Substances
On July 8, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated significant new use rules (SNUR) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 13 chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMN). The rule includes two PMN substances, P-10-5 and P-11-339, that were the subject of TSCA Section 5(e) consent orders and whose reported chemical names include the ...
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EPA Announces Release of Guidance to Expedite Review of Requests to Add Electrostatic Sprayer Application Directions to Disinfectant Product Labels
On July 7, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of new guidance (Guidance) for registrants of products on or eligible for inclusion on List N, EPA’s list of disinfectant products that EPA has concluded meet EPA’s criteria for use against the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This new guidance provides expedited procedures for those ...
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A-gas embraces training initiative with cool concerns
A-Gas has a “Solutions Provider” market approach with regard to its supply of specialist gases, which include a wide range of refrigerants, nitrogen and oxy acetylene. In line with this approach it has teamed up with Cool Concerns Ltd to offer high quality refrigeration and air conditioning training and advice. With an increased uptake in low GWP refrigerants, such as hydrocarbons ...
By A-Gas
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Seven steps to successful safety usage and handling of chemicals
The awareness of dangerous potentials in any field of work acitivity will always help reduce the likelihood of harm to people, when they themselves take appropriate safeguard actions. Notably this requires effective communication of known phenomena and situations and at a level that persons involved can rapidly associate with their specific work activity and workplace. The following steps ...
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Mature Western European Fall Protection Market Still Provides Growth Opportunities, Says Frost & Sullivan
The fall protection market in western Europe is mature, although not yet saturated. Specific product segments, such as confined space access systems and rescue equipment, offer higher scope for growth as employers recognise the need for an appropriate fall protection regime for their employees. With the European construction and industrial sectors still in recovery mode, opportunities for growth ...
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Smart O&M: the 8 hidden gems of Coswin 8i
This Tip & Tricks is dedicated to 8 advanced yet little-known standard features that make Coswin 8i a true Smart Operation & Maintenance solution, far beyond traditional plant maintenance solutions. Coswin has always been, by design, much more than CMMS, much more than "EAM", thanks primarily to its extreme configurability: Coswin users are familiar with the Diagram Editor and Resource ...
By Siveco China
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EPA Issues Proposed Interim Registration Review Decision to Require New Risk Mitigation Measures for Chlorpyrifos
On December 7, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued for comment the Proposed Interim Decision (PID) for chlorpyrifos. 85 Fed. Reg. 78849. EPA announced it is proposing new risk mitigation measures to address potential human and environmental risks identified in EPA’s September 2020 draft risk assessments. The PID proposes the following measures: Label amendments ...
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Manufacturers Urge EPA to Apply TSCA Consistently in Final Rules for Six Mixtures
Chemical manufacturers are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to apply Toxic Substances Control Act policies consistently to both biobased and petroleum-based chemical mixtures as it finalizes a proposed rule that would restrict uses of six chemicals designed for renewable fuels. “The agency's decision on these six chemical mixtures is one of several situations in which the agency ...
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EPA Proposes SNUR for Carbon Nanotubes (Generic)
On May 4, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published proposed significant new use rules (SNUR) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMN) and are subject to orders issued by EPA pursuant to TSCA. 85 Fed. Reg. 26419. The SNURs require persons who intend to manufacture (defined by statute to ...
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OSHA Proposes Interpretations of Its Provisions for Feasible Administrative or Engineering Controls of Occupational Noise
On October 19, 2010, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed to alter significantly its interpretation of the term "feasible administrative or engineering controls" as that term is used in the applicable sections of OSHA's General Industry and Construction Occupational Noise Exposure standards. 75 Fed. Reg. 64216. Under the standard, which is codified at 29 C.F.R. ...
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OSHA proposes interpretation of Its provisions for feasible administrative or engineering controls of occupational noise
On October 19, 2010, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed to alter significantly its interpretation of the term "feasible administrative or engineering controls" as that term is used in the applicable sections of OSHA's General Industry and Construction Occupational Noise Exposure standards. 75 Fed. Reg. 64216. Under the standard, which is codified at 29 C.F.R. ...
By Acta Group
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Summer Temperatures and Protecting Workers from Occupational Heat Exposure
Even though the official arrival of the first day of summer is not yet upon us, outdoor workers in many parts of North America have already been dealing with hot and humid temperatures. In fact, Cal/OSHA published a news release over two months ago reminding employers to plan for and prevent heat-related illnesses in order to protect outdoor workers. This is critically important as there are ...
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Louisiana Flooding Prompts Safety Awareness
Following the recent Louisiana Flooding, emergency workers, various employers, and countless public volunteers have begun the massive task of cleanup and recovery throughout the state. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun an effort to raise awareness and maintain compliance with national safety and regulation standards in the undertaking of ...
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ILO welcomes new declaration on promotion of safer workplaces
The International Labour Organization (ILO) welcomed the Seoul Declaration on Safety and Health at Work adopted here by some 50 high-level decision makers from around the world as a major new blueprint for constructing a global culture of safety and health at work. Meeting prior to the XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, the first high-level Safety and Health Summit gathered ...
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OSHA Proposes Interpretation of Its Provisions for Feasible Administrative or Engineering Controls of Occupational Noise
On October 19, 2010, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed to alter significantly its interpretation of the term "feasible administrative or engineering controls" as that term is used in the applicable sections of OSHA's General Industry and Construction Occupational Noise Exposure standards. 75 Fed. Reg. 64216. Under the standard, which is codified at 29 C.F.R. ...
By Acta Group
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Why monitor dust in the workplace?
Almost any place of employment can present a potential threat to health and safety from airborne particulates and aerosols. It is important to note, however, that dust hazards are not necessarily visible to the human eye and that the finest particles can represent the greatest threat because of their ability to travel deepest into the lungs. Effective monitoring is therefore key to the ...
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Managing Summer based hazards
Summer is here in the southern hemisphere! As such, organisations in which workers work outdoors or inside factories or sheds, should now be considering how they plan to manage the following when working outdoors this summer: Heat Stress Hydration Ultra-Violet (UV) Radiation What is Heat Stress? Heat stress occurs when the body cannot sufficiently cool itself. Factors that contribute to ...
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