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Court affirms labor code mechanism for adding chemicals to proposition 65
In an April 24, 2009, ruling, the Alameda County Superior Court ruled that chemicals identified in worker safety standards as carcinogens and reproductive toxicants must be listed under Proposition 65 without further review.1 The California Chamber of Commerce argued that the provision was a time-limited option applicable only when the initial Proposition 65 list of chemicals was adopted in 1987. ...
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Court holds California must list dangerous chemicals to protect consumers
The Alameda Superior Court has ruled that California’s landmark “right-to-know” and safe drinking water protection law, Proposition 65, must be extended to toxic chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm identified under worker protection standards. The ruling finds in favor of labor and environmental groups, including the Natural Resources Defense Council, United Steelworkers and ...
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Health and safety advice for UK offshore workers
Revised guidance designed to increase workforce involvement offshore to improve safety further has been published by the Workforce Involvement Group (WIG) of the Offshore Industry Advisory Committee (OIAC). Ian Whewell Chair of OIAC and head of HSE's Offshore Division welcomed the revised publication, saying: “I believe that the effective involvement of the workforce is essential if the UK ...
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California environmental, public health laws inconsistently enforced, new report finds
Californians may not be able to rely on law enforcement for protection from pollution, health, and safety violations, according to a new report released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The report found that the state’s leadership role in developing environment and public health protections may be undermined by a decentralized law enforcement structure, apparent violation ...
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RegScan Releases Cal/OSHA Audit Protocols
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (March 5, 2014) — RegScan, Inc. is pleased to announce the development of original online audit protocols for the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA. Developed as a supplement to our U.S. TEAM (The Environmental Assessment and Management) Guides™ products, these comprehensive audit protocols keep California facilities in ...
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EHS This Week: Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline, James Bond Violates Health and Safety Standards and more!
On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: James Bond Violates Occupational Health and Safety Standards President Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, ...
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Successful Transition to New International Standards
Windsor Integrated Services Group (WISG) which incorporates ARI Global Technologies, is pleased to announce its successful transition to the new and improved standards of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. WISG was one of the first recycling and waste management companies to be awarded the international ISO standards back in 2005 and our transition to the improved standards demonstrates our ...
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EPA Proposes Stronger Standards for People Applying the Pesticides with the Greatest Risk
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing stronger standards for pesticide applicators who apply “restricted-use” pesticides. These pesticides are not available for purchase by the general public, require special handling, and may only be applied by a certified applicator or someone working under his or her direct supervision. “We are committed to ...
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CSA Group announces recipients of the 2012 Award of Merit
CSA Group, a leading standards-based solutions organization, today officially announces the recipients of the 2012 Award of Merit. The Award of Merit is an honour bestowed by CSA Group to individuals that have demonstrated leadership in developing Canadian voluntary standards and who, through technical, administrative, or special standards activities, have advanced the purpose of CSA Group. ...
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European Agency and the Belgian EU presidency show how safe maintenance can save lives
With statistics showing that between 10 and 15 per cent of all fatal workplace accidents in Europe are linked to maintenance operations, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has joined forces with the Belgian EU Presidency to host a conference in Brussels today which shows how safe maintenance can increase occupational health and safety standards. The conference ...
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EPA Updates Standards to Increase Safety and Protect the Health of America’s Farmworkers
“President Obama has called closing gaps of opportunity a defining challenge of our time. Meeting that challenge means ensuring healthy work environments for all Americans, especially those in our nation’s vulnerable communities,” said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. “We depend on farmworkers every day to help put the food we eat on America’s dinner tables—and ...
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Stay Aware of Noise Levels at Work, Stay Compliant
Serving the manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, construction, printing, catering, transport and entertainment industries in the UK and in over 40 countries, from small family businesses to large multi-national PLCs, Pulsar have a cost effective noise monitoring solution for you. Our noise measurement products are above all affordable, robust, easy to use, yet accurate; always fully ...
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New MistEliminator removes oil mist in metalworking processes
Plymovent upgraded the MistEliminator programme for effective capturing, filtration and removal of oil mist. Plymovent’s knowledge, experience and state-of-the-art technology ensures optimal control of oil mist in the metalworking industry, offering clean air at work. Oil mist or oil smoke arises when metalworking fluids are used to either cool metal workpieces or lubricate parts and ...
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ASTM D4490 - 96(2011) standard practice for measuring the concentration of toxic gases or vapors using detector tubes
The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in 29 CFR 1910, designates that certain gases and vapors must not be present in workplace atmospheres at concentrations above specific values. This practice will provide a means for the determination of airborne concentrations of certain gases and vapors given in 29 CFR 1910. A partial list of chemicals for which this practice is ...
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Electronic Recyclers International’s Colorado Facility Receives ISO and OHSAS Certifications
Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, announced today that it has received official letters of registration and certification from independent auditor QMI-SAI Global that ERI’s Denver, Colorado, location is now officially a certified ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 facility. The International Organization ...
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Electronic Recyclers International’s Washington State Facility Receives ISO and OHSAS Certifications
Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, announced today that it has received official letters of registration and certification from independent auditor QMI-SAI Global that ERI’s Auburn, Washington location is now officially a certified ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 facility. The International Organization ...
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Electronic Recyclers International’s Massachusetts Facility Receives ISO and OHSAS Certifications
Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, announced today that it has received official letters of registration and certification from independent auditor QMI-SAI Global that ERI’s Holliston, Massachusetts location is now officially a certified ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 facility. The International ...
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Electronic Recyclers International’s North Carolina Facility Receives ISO and OHSAS Certifications
Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, announced today that it has received official letters of registration and certification from independent auditor QMI-SAI Global that ERI’s Badin, North Carolina location is now officially a certified ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 facility. The International ...
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New series of ISO standards assists stakeholders in recycling ships
ISO has launched the first document of a new series of management system standards for the recycling of ships. The new series, ISO 30000, Ship recycling management systems, will support environmental protection and increase the safety of workers. Ship recycling contributes to the global conservation of energy and resources. However, the presence of asbestos, hydrocarbons and other ...
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Inhance Technologies LLC to Spend $239,000 to Settle Clean Air, Emergency Planning Violations in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri
Inhance Technologies LLC, formerly known as Fluoro-Seal International, L.P., headquartered in Houston, Texas, has agreed to pay a $59,000 civil penalty and spend a minimum of $180,000 on systems to recycle hazardous hydrogen fluoride gas, as part of a settlement of the company’s alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act ...
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