Chemical

Washington — Chemical facility personnel should thoroughly evaluate buildings that may be occupied after incidents occur to address possible safety risks, the Chemical Safety...

Washington — Congress has passed a set of appropriations bills that includes $14 million for the Chemical Safety Board.

Washington — OSHA is extending the compliance dates for its revised Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) published in May 2024.

Washington — Prompted by evaluations that identified “unreasonable risks” to worker health, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will regulate various industrial exposures to five phthalate chemicals used in plastics.

Washington — OSHA has issued several corrections to address “minor errors” in its Hazard Communication Standard for general industry (1910.1200).

Washington — Back to operating without a quorum, the Chemical Safety Board remains resolute about advancing its mission, agency Chair Steve Owens says.

Washington — Chemical facility operators and workers should be aware that low-pressure vessels with “potential to build any pressure above atmospheric may still have safety implications,” Chemical Safety Board investigator Melike Yersiz says.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency wants to revise its proposed risk management rule for formaldehyde to reverse “unreasonable risk” determinations for some workers who might inhale its vapors.

Washington — Reporting under the Chemical Safety Board’s accidental release reporting rule is “at an all-time high,” an agency official says.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comment on a proposal that would scale back reporting requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.