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Health & Safety
March 14, 2019
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EPA Confirms it will set MCLs for PFAS and PFOA
U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-DE), a top Democrat on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW)  applauds an announcement from David Ross, EPA Assistant Administrator for water, indicating the Agency intends to set a legal limit for two toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ...

Exposure to Aerosolized Chemicals, Metals and Particulate Matter from E-Cigarettes included in Rare Surgeon General Advisory
Puerto Rico and at least nine states have passed comprehensive smoke-free indoor air laws that include e-cigarettes. These laws prohibit smoking and the use of e-cigarettes in indoor areas of private worksites, restaurants and bars. Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and many states have also passed ...
Latest Articles, Papers & Reports

ERM-BB185: a new CRM for the determination of toxic metals in liver
Maximum levels for contaminants such as cadmium and lead in foodstuffs are set by EC Regulation 466/2001 and amendments 1881/2006 and 488/2014. Related to its role to support Member States in implementation of legislative requirements, the JRC has just released a new certified reference material (CRM) ...

PHMSA Study Will Assess Aligning U.S. and International Regulations for Aerosol Containers
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) routinely reviews and amends the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to harmonize the HMR with international regulations and standards.  In February 2019, PHMSA’s Office of Hazardous ...

Glutaraldehyde and Potential Exposure Concerns Discussed in New Video
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses ...

US gives GM salmon ‘all clear’
THE word’s first genetically modified salmon can now be farmed in the US, following a decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lift ...

Upcoming Events
FDIC International - 2019
Indianapolis - Indiana (USA)
Apr. 8, 2019 - Apr. 13, 2018
The FDIC "Experience" is hard to convey via mere statistics, percentages and words.  You`ll hear many of our past attendees talk about the "hallway conversations," "life-long friendships," and the power of this event to "recharge the passion."  Of course, the quality of our world-class instructors, ...
TAMU National Spill Control School Oil Spill Response Training
Leonardo - New Jersey (USA)
May 14 - 17, 2019
Ohmsett will support the Texas A&M National Spill Control School's Oil Spill Response Strategies and Tactics Training Program, to be conducted at the Ohmsett Facility the week of May 14-17, 2019. The objective of the program is to 1) assist oil spill management personnel develop decision-making skills ...
Radon Measurement Proficiency
New Brunswick - New Jersey (USA)
Jun. 3 - 4, 2019
From radon science basics to certification test preparation, our Radon Measurement Proficiency course is your best introduction to the why, how, and when of measuring radon gas. In addition to learning the science of radon, this course ...
12th International Conference on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures
Seville - Spain
Jun. 5 - 7, 2019
Major earthquakes and associated effects such as tsunamis continue to stress the need to carry out more research on those topics. The problems will intensify as population pressure results in buildings in regions of high seismic vulnerability. ...
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