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The article discusses the use of aluminum-silicate wool product as a substitute solution by furnace manufacturer Nabertherm GmbH to comply with the Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances (TRGS) 619. Topics mentioned include the goal to reduce or eliminate harzard in activities that deals with hazardous substances, the primary use in thermal insulation in furnace construction, and the hesitation of the international furnce industry to use alternative substitute solutions.

This section offers news briefs on the printed circuit board (PCB) industry. The 2008 International Printed Circuit and Electronics Assembly Fair has opened. The Fremont, California operation of Isola Group will be closed effective February 18, 2009. The review of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive has been released by the European Union Commission.

Presents information on the rulings on hazardous materials or hazmat shipping from the Research and Special Programs Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation in the U.S. Financial advantages of harmonizing hazmat shipping rules according to Jim Hendricks, manager of dangerous goods at GlaxoSmithKline; Concerns regarding the affected areas of the rulings; Impact of the rulings on shippers. INSET: DOT is a good resource for hazmat shippers.

Discusses how revisions to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants proposed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency will favor owners and operators of facilities subject to maximum achievable control technology (MACT) regulations. Influence of legal actions initiated by industry groups and a company on the issuance of the proposal; Problems experienced by the industry with MACT implementation.

Reports in September 1997 that the coatings industry is hoping that the Chemical Manufacturers Association would succeed in getting a number of chemicals, including ethylene glycol butyl ether, removed from the Environmental Protection Agency's list of hazardous air pollutants (HAP). Contention that solvents used in paint formulations are a major source of HAP emissions; Questioning the placement of various chemicals on the HAP list. INSETS: How likely are delisting?.;Solvent resource file..

The article discusses the possible effects of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Global Harmonized Systems (GHS) modifications on workplaces and workers in the U.S. Topics covered include the complex task of pigment master batch evaluations under GHS-based calculations, chemical regulations governing hazard communication, and the Worldwide Environmental Regulatory Compliance Standards (WERCS).

The article reports that firms are cautious in meeting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) and the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in the U.S. It states that the December 1, 2013 deadline is enough for workers to get revised measures in working with industrial chemicals. Workers who need the Department of Transportation (DOT) Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) training are also mentioned.

The article presents the five tips that could help companies in staying compliant to Hazard Communication (hazcom) standard which is aligned with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) standard and be safe from workplace chemicals. Among the tips mentioned include the need on organized safety data sheets (SDS), the use of graphics and visuals like signs and posters that convey chemical safety information, and the need on annual training of the workers on the potential hazards.

The article discusses the European Union chemicals regulation known as Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). Its purpose is to ensure a high level of protection of human health and the environment. The regulation came into force in June 2007. Tips on developing a REACH strategy within a company are also presented, including having an in-house awareness and communication.

The article offers updates on regulations implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which may affect the flexible packaging industry in the U.S. It notes that the Flexible Packaging Association Inc. (FPA) supports the new rule published by the EPA concerning the recycling of hazardous secondary materials. It also mentions the plan of FPA to submit comments on greenhouse gas emissions reporting proposed by the EPA.

The article focuses on the effects of the revised European Union Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) on the electronics industry. The proposed revisions to the RoHS Directive considered several goals set by the Green Party, which has been appointed a rapporteur to lead the revisions process in the European Parliament. These goals include the restriction of additional substances, further restriction on exemptions policy, and additional law enforcement procedures.

The article discusses various reports published within the issue, including one by the Association Connecting Electronics Industries titled "Cost of Lead Free Solder Materials" and another on the difference between Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliance and lead-free capability.

Focuses on the efforts of the National Paint & Coatings Association to intervene with a petition to review the rules governing the Clean Air Act's provision on hazardous air pollutant emission limits in the U.S. Issues surrounding the rules.

Focuses on a rule proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on hazardous air pollutant (HAP) emission limits for metal furniture finishers. Amount of HAP emission limits; Issues surrounding the rule.

Reports on the US Department of Transportation's (DOT) Research and Special Programs Administration's (RSPA) implementation of its hazardous materials pilot ticketing program, according to the National Paint & Coatings Association's `Coatings' newsletter. Implementation of the program to address ticketing procedures for certain hazardous materials transportation violations.