ISHN announces a new three-part video series, EHS Priorities: an interview with Doug Parker, the former EPA “top cop,” head of EPA’s criminal investigation division. Doug explains how the Dept. of Justice is getting more aggressive in pursuing criminal charges referred by OSHA and EPA inspections and violations. Doug is interviewed by Mark Katchen, CIH, …
STP, 15 September 2016
The Clean Air Act (CAA) includes extensive regulatory requirements on ‘mobile sources,’ which cover efficiency and emissions standards for a broad range of vehicles with internal combustion engines (automobiles, buses, aircraft), ‘nonroad engines and vehicles’ (including lawnmowers, bulldozers and marine vessels), as well as motor fuel standards intended to promote …
Announcing the New Line-Up of Topics for 2017 Ergo Online Monthly Webinar Series– The successful application of ergonomic principles lies in understanding the broad scope of ergonomics: specifically, the importance of recognizing physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and organizational elements of work and the capabilities and limitations of workers. In the Monthly Ergonomic Webinar Series we …
OEHHA, 2 September 2016
On August 30, 2016, the Office of Administrative Law approved the adoption of amendments to Article 6, Clear and Reasonable Warnings, of the California Code of Regulations. This regulatory action repeals all the regulatory provisions of Title 27 of the California Code of Regulations, Article 6 (sections 25601 et seq…
ECHA Weekly, 7 September 2016
Since April 2016, five new chemicals have been added under the group entries in the list of substances subject to an export notification (Annex I on the Prior Informed Consent Regulation). These chemicals are added on request of companies and after ECHA verifies that it belongs to the group.…
Cal OSHA Reporter, 2 September 2016
The legislature in its so-called infinite wisdom has acted on two more safety bills. One was killed and one sent to the governor for signature or veto. Both are considered by some to be job killer bills and more encouragement for employers to leave California.
The one that …
From EPA news release, August 8, 2016
The EPA recently unveiled a waste and materials tracking feature in its Energy Star Portfolio Manager, which is a free benchmarking and tracking tool for commercial building owners and managers. The addition of waste tracking is the culmination of a year-long collaboration between Energy Star and Sustainable …
From U.S. Department of Labor News Release and Fact Sheet, August 24, 2016
[On August 24, 2016] the DOL and the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council announced final regulations and guidance implementing the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order. Signed by President Obama in July 2014, the order requires prospective federal contractors to…Hartford Courant, 25 August 2016
Late Thursday afternoon, Connecticut officials warned people not to eat any fish taken from a stretch of the Quinnipiac River until water quality test results are completed. A chemical spill Wednesday at a metals finishing factory prompted town officials to temporarily close two public wells. State environmental officials issued …
Waste & Materials Tracking in Portfolio Manager Webinar, September 15, 2016, 10:00 am Pacific Daylight Time
Past and Present Research Systems of Green Chemistry, Las Vegas, NV, September 19-21, 2016
ABSA International 59th Annual Biological Safety Conference, Grapevine, TX, September 30 – October 5, 2016
AIHA Fall Conference, San …