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1. "Ain't Necessarily So!": The Brake Industry's Impact on Asbestos Regulation in the 1970s.

Author

Rosner, David and Markowitz, Gerald

Subjects
*ASBESTOS, *BRAKE design & construction, *GOVERNMENT regulation, *GOVERNMENT policy on hazardous substances, *FRICTION materials, *POLITICAL opposition, *LUNG cancer -- Etiology, *TWENTIETH century, *ETIOLOGY of diseases, *GOVERNMENT policy, *HISTORY, *ASBESTOS laws, *ENVIRONMENTAL exposure prevention, *AUTOMOBILES, *INDUSTRIES, *PRACTICAL politics, *OCCUPATIONAL hazards
Abstract

Canada is proposing a ban on asbestos, and the US Environmental Protection Agency has listed it among the first 10 materials it is investigating under the new Toxic Substances Control Act revisions. However, this effort is currently running up against enormous industry and political opposition. Here, we detail the activities in the early 1970s of the Friction Materials Standards Institute, an industry trade association, to stifle earlier attempts to regulate asbestos use in brake linings, one of the oldest and most obvious sources of asbestos exposure to mechanics, among others. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2017
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2. It's your job to know this stuff.

Author

Glenn, William

Subjects
SHIPMENT of goods, GOVERNMENT policy on hazardous substances, GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

Explains the 1985 Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations in Canada. Three step-process of complying with the TDG regulations; Categories of dangerous goods; Information that must be supplied to the shipping document; Rules for proper packing.

Published
2000

3. Not Covered.

Author

Glasbeek, Sandra

Subjects
COSMETOLOGISTS, GOVERNMENT policy on hazardous substances, INDUSTRIAL safety
Abstract

Reveals that the exposure of cosmeticians, hairdressers and barbers to chemicals in Canada is not covered under the workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS). Common problems for hairdressers from chemical exposures; Rationale behind exempting cosmetics from WHMIS; Definition of the term cosmetic under the Food and Drugs Act.

Published
2000

4. Bisphenol A labeled toxic.

Author

Collier, Roger

Subjects
*BISPHENOL A, *GOVERNMENT policy on hazardous substances
Abstract

The article reports that bisphenol A (BPA) was officially added by the government of Canada to the national list of toxic substances and was banned in manufacturing baby bottles for it can lead to various types of cancer.

Published
2010
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5. New rules for chemicals may reduce household mishaps.

Author

Kilpatrick, Ken

Subjects
*WARNING label policy, *PRODUCT safety policy, *LABELS, *GOVERNMENT policy on hazardous substances, *GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

Reports that the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, packaging and labelling requirements for consumer products such as cleansers, are expected to reduce the number of chemical-related mishaps in Canada and save money for the health care system. How the rules will take effect in September 2003, and apply to all potentially hazardous consumer products.

Published
2002

6. Feds Take Credit for Citizen Action.

Author

Cooper, Kathleen

Subjects
*PRIME ministers, *FEDERAL government, *GOVERNMENT policy on hazardous substances, *BIOLOGICAL monitoring, *POISON analysis, *CHILDREN & the environment, *ENVIRONMENTAL health, *ENVIRONMENTAL law
Abstract

The article reports on the announcements of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's administration about federal action on toxic chemicals in Canada. The announcements have included a national biomonitoring program, new money for toxic chemical evaluation and clear recognition of important issues such as the vulnerability of children and toxic chemicals in consumer products and environmental health. The announcements are said to focus mainly on meeting legal obligations. In addition, under a deadline set by the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, Environment Canada and Health Canada has reviewed 23,000 substances for seven years to shortlist those of greatest concern.

Published
2007

7. Hazardous Chemical Limits Updated in Ontario.

Author

Conley, Maureen

Subjects
*GOVERNMENT policy on industrial safety, *CHEMICALS, *GOVERNMENT policy on hazardous substances, *INDUSTRIAL hygienists, *GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

Focuses on Ontario government's decision to update exposure limits for hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Recommendations of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists; Restriction of the amount and duration of workers' exposure to hazardous chemical substances.

Published
2000

8. Health Canada Issues Revised Hazardous Products Regulations.

Subjects
GOVERNMENT policy on hazardous substances, CHEMICAL labeling, WORKPLACE exposure to hazardous substances, GOVERNMENT policy
Abstract

The article focuses on the move of Health Canada to update and issue the revisions of the Hazardous Products Regulations for the implementation of United Nations' Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for the Classification and Labeling of Hazardous Chemicals in Canada. Topics discussed include the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR), the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health ((OSHA)'s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), and the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) meeting.

Published
2014

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