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Workers in Puerto Rico Could Be Exposed to BPA and Other Endocrine Disruptors

In early 2018, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) published informational about bisphenol A (BPA) and occupational exposures. BPA is a synthetic compound that is widely used in the production of polycarbonate plastics, epoxy resins, phenolic resins and some specialty waxes. These are found in industrial applications, consumer products and some food packaging. ...

May 14, 2018

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

States to tackle chemical safety issues

Legislators in 30 states say they will announce bills to protect children and families from harmful chemicals in household products. Bills to be considered include bans on Bisphenol A, or BPA, and dangerous flame retardants in consumer products, requirements about chemicals used in manufacturing products intended for children, and resolutions calling on Congress to overhaul the 1976 Toxic ...

Feb. 2, 2011

By The Compliance Center (ICC)

Promoting chemical safety and emergency preparedness in the chemical industry in China

China's Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Dow Chemical (China) Investment Company Limited (Dow) today signed a joint project document to collaborate on promoting chemical safety and emergency preparedness in the chemical industry in China. The partnership will support the development of the safer production of chemicals and safety ...

Sep. 19, 2008

By United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

EPA and European Chemicals Agency sign agreement to enhance chemical safety (HQ)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) have announced a partnership that will promote enhanced technical cooperation on chemical management activities. The partnership is part of EPA's commitment to improve chemical safety. ECHA is the agency that implements the European Union’s chemical management program known as REACH (Registration, ...

Dec. 17, 2010

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

A Shared Commitment: Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security

Caitlin Durkovich, Assistant Secretary Office of Infrastructure Protection U.S. Department of Homeland Security; David Michaels, Assistant Secretary, Occupational Safety and Health Administration U.S. Department of Labor; Mathy Stanislaus, Assistant Administrator, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response U.S. Environmental Protection Agency On August 1, 2013, the ...

Jun. 6, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Commission strengthens legislation on safety at European chemical plants

The European Commission today presented draft legislation to strengthen rules on the control of major accident hazards involving chemicals. The revision of the so-called Seveso II Directive will align the legislation to changes in EU chemicals law and will clarify and update other provisions. This includes introducing stricter inspection standards and improving the level and quality of ...

Dec. 21, 2010

By Europa Press Room

California regulations to improve chemical product safety

In the wake of celebrations where millions marked the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, California has taken a significant step toward fulfilling the vision of a world safe from toxic harm by releasing a blueprint for safer products. The Department of Toxic Substances Controls (DTSC) outline of Regulations for Safer Products gives the public its first look at how the regulatory arm of Governor ...

May 3, 2010

By The Compliance Center (ICC)

How to prepare a downstream user chemical safety report

If a downstream user's use of a substance is not covered by the supplier's exposure scenarios, they have an option to prepare a downstream user chemical safety report. This practical guide gives advice and examples on how to prepare one, including how to: gather information on the substance; perform a chemical safety assessment; document the downstream user chemical safety ...

Sep. 7, 2015

By European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

EPA recognizes organizations for improving chemical safety in schools

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is honoring 11 organizations for promoting responsible chemical management and helping remove potentially dangerous chemicals from K-12 schools in their communities. Working with EPA’s Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign (SC3), the organizations removed an estimated 70,000 pounds of potentially dangerous chemicals from approximately 300 schools. “This ...

Oct. 23, 2009

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA to include employees in chemical safety inspections

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released interim guidance that would provide greater transparency in the agency’s chemical safety inspections process. Under the guidance, EPA inspectors will offer employees and employee representatives the opportunity to participate in chemical safety inspections. In addition, ...

Jun. 29, 2010

By The Compliance Center (ICC)

House Chemicals Bill Would Undermine Health and Safety

A House bill to overhaul federal oversight of the chemical industry would do more harm than good, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. The bill, introduced late yesterday by Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL), chair of the House Environment and Economy Subcommittee, would overhaul the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), a 1976 law that is widely viewed as a failure. Daniel Rosenberg, senior ...

Feb. 28, 2014

By Natural Resources Defense Council

EPA Calls for Partnering on School Chemical Safety

(Washington, D.C. - Oct. 23, 2007) What should a school do with outdated chemicals that may have been sitting in the lab cabinet or storage closet for 20 years or more? EPA's Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign can help schools find partners to give advice in safe chemical removal and management. EPA is challenging companies and other organizations with chemical expertise to be good ...

Oct. 24, 2007

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

The Chemical Safety Improvement Act: An In-Depth Review and Analysis

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May 29, 2013

By Acta Group

New ECHA guidance document on chemical safety

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published Guidance on Chemical Safety Assessment in a Nutshell. The document is aimed at non-experts who would like to understand the legal requirements under REACH regarding the Chemical Safety Assessment. It provides an overview of what the Assessment is, how it is performed and documented. It also outlines the communication needs down the supply ...

Nov. 3, 2009

Rush and Waxman release toxic chemicals safety act

On July 22, U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush, chair of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, and Rep. Henry A. Waxman, chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, introduced H.R. 5820, the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 (pdf). “The introduction of this legislation marks a major step ...

Jul. 23, 2010

By The Compliance Center (ICC)

NCEC presents at the Chemical Safety Seminar in Mumbai

NCEC presented at the ‘Chemical Safety Seminar: Standards and Regulations’ in Mumbai, a workshop jointly organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) Institute of Quality, New Delhi; and Sustainability Support Services (Europe) AB, Sweden. The seminar was also supported by India’s National Institute of Disaster Management; the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS); ...

May 21, 2014

By NCEC (National Chemical Emergency Centre)

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 ...

Jun. 13, 2017

By Environmental Science Ltd

Chemical Safety Software releases EMS 4.0

Chemical Safety Software has announced the release of version 4.0, of its industry-leading Environmental Management Systems (EMS) software. Version 4.0 includes regulatory enhancements, multi-lingual capabilities and improved navigability. “All new releases are exciting, but 4.0 has some real game-changers,” said Robert Dunn, Director of Sales and Marketing at Chemical Safety. “The ...

May 11, 2009

By Chemical Safety Software

ECHA publishes concise guidance on chemical safety assessment

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has announced the availability of its Guidance in a Nutshell: Chemical Safety Assessment, which is intended to assist industry in understanding the general provisions for conducting a Chemical Safety Assessment (CSA). ECHA states that the Guidance is aimed at non-experts who would like to understand the legal requirements under the Registration, ...

Nov. 3, 2009

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Chemical Facility Safety and Security Working Group Issues Report Summarizing Progress on Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security

In April 2013, an explosion destroyed a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, killing 15. In response to this and other recent catastrophic and fatal incidents at chemical facilities, President Obama on August 1, 2013, issued Executive Order ...

Jun. 9, 2014

By Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

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