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EPA updates work plan for chemical assessments

October 28, 2014

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency announced it has added 23 chemicals to its Toxic Substances Control Act Work Plan for Chemical Assessments.

EPA scrutinizes pesticide ingredients

October 27, 2014

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment regarding a proposal to remove 72 chemicals from its list of substances that are approved for use in pesticide products.

Federal workgroup schedules update on chemical facility safety

October 22, 2014

Washington – Government agencies have made “significant progress” on implementing an action plan to improve chemical facility safety and security, according to an Oct. 22 Federal Register notice announcing a free webinar scheduled for Nov. 10 on the matter.

OSHA will address PELs in latest chem hazard initiative, official says

October 21, 2014

Washington – OSHA’s latest initiative on chemical hazards will involve more than updating outdated permissible exposure limits and could include control banding or task-based approaches, an agency official said Oct. 21.

David Michaels launches national dialog on PELs

OSHA seeks dialogue on PELs, chemical exposures

October 9, 2014

Washington – OSHA would like to hear from stakeholders about how to prevent work-related illnesses caused by exposure to hazardous substances.

EPA updates chemical information site

October 8, 2014

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency has added content and updated other features on ChemView, the agency’s online resource for information about chemicals regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

HHS adds to list of carcinogens

October 6, 2014

Washington – The Department of Health and Human Services has added four substances to its list of cancer hazards, according to the agency’s 13th Report on Carcinogens.

Chemical storage

What are some common chemical storage compatibilities?

September 29, 2014

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What are some common chemical storage compatibilities?

EPA designing ‘safer products’ label; seeking feedback

September 10, 2014

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking feedback from chemical safety professionals and consumers to help select the most effective label to place on products that are deemed “safer.”

EPA: Paint-stripping chemical is hazardous to workers

September 2, 2014

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency on Aug. 28 announced it has identified health risks stemming from the use of dichloromethane, a chemical in paint-stripping products.