Chemical

Washington — Complying with workplace chemical protection programs for chemicals regulated under the Toxic Substances Control Act helps “ensure that potentially exposed persons are protected from unreasonable risk in the workplace.”

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comment on a proposed rule requiring respiratory protection and cleaning plans to help reduce worker exposure to the chemical substance Pigment Violet 29.

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board’s YouTube channel was recently recognized with a Silver Play Button award from the online video sharing platform for exceeding 100,000 subscribers.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is taking several actions, including a partial ban, to protect workers against exposure to ethylene oxide, under a new interim registration review decision.

Washington — A new video from the Chemical Safety Board calls on chemical facility owners and operators to ensure emergency response equipment is ready for extreme weather.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency says formaldehyde poses “unreasonable risk” in some work situations and requires the agency to “initiate risk management actions,” although a trade association that represents chemical manufacturers disagrees.

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board says it will publish, on a regular basis, reports on serious chemical releases that will contain “information that has not previously been released to the public.”

Washington — OSHA will collaborate with the Environmental Protection Agency on its work to manage existing chemicals under Section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Washington — Chemical Safety Board Chair Steve Owens considers the independent agency among “the most productive and efficient” in government, even as it operates with two of its five seats vacant.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency recently updated its Spanish Translation Guide for Pesticide Labeling to include information on restricted-use pesticides, first aid, personal protective equipment, engineering controls and storage.