Chemical Safety

Pesticide manufacturers and bilingual labeling: EPA issues new guidance

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency recently published guidance intended to help pesticide manufacturers comply with bilingual labeling requirements, which advance “safety and access to critical use information...

New chemical-exposure model bridges ‘gap between research labs and reality’: study

Atlanta — Researchers have developed a computer model designed to estimate chemical-vapor buildup in confined spaces, which could help address exposure concerns after on-the-job...

EPA delays proposed rule on asbestos, says it needs more information

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is reopening a Request for Information regarding a proposed rule aimed at protecting workers who face risks presented...

‘What does improve safety is people,’ Chemical Safety Board member says

Washington — Despite once again facing elimination under the Trump administration’s most recent budget request, the Chemical Safety Board is continuing its work –...
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EPA moves closer to ending animal testing for chemical assessments

Washington — Recent Environmental Protection Agency actions will further EPA’s mission to eliminate animal testing in industrial chemical assessments and promote “more transparent safety...

‘It only takes one bad storm’: Safety agency renews call for hurricane preparedness

Washington — Chemical facilities should take steps now to prepare for hurricane season, including securing hazardous materials and training workers on emergency procedures, the...

EPA’s proposed chemical safety revisions would ‘hinder’ good practices, safety board says

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed revisions to the chemical facility safety provisions under its Risk Management Program rule represent “a significant step...

Fatal blast leads to call for better awareness of equipment limitations

Washington — Chemical facility operators need to ensure their equipment can function within safe operating limits, the Chemical Safety Board says in a new...
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OSHA announces two meetings to prepare for UN’s GHS sessions

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a pair of virtual public meetings ahead of the 49th and 50th sessions of the United Nations Sub-Committee of...

Group files suit over EPA’s missed asbestos deadline

Washington — A coalition of organizations is suing the Environmental Protection Agency and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for “failing to meet a mandatory legal...

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