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The article reports on the State Administration of Work Safety of China's released of the Determination Criteria for Hidden Danger of Major Production Safety Accidents in Enterprises Engaged in Chemicals Especially Hazardous Chemicals. Some of the hidden dangers that cause chemical accidents are no related certificates of special work staffs, non-installation of emergency shutdown systems and detection alarm devices and non-compliance to national standards of storage of hazardous chemicals

The article reports that measures on Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals in Shandong Province, China became effective on August 1, 2017.

The article discusses the impact of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) proposed Permissible Exposure Limit for respirable crystalline silica on all industry sectors covered by the rule, particularly the precast concrete industry. It provides a brief background of the proposed rule. It discusses the practices used to address OSHA regulations. Also dsicussed is the opposition of the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) on the proposed rule.

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 focuses on the move of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)'s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Reverse Logistics in the Federal Register. Topics discussed include the reduction of requirements for lead acid battery transport, the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), and the Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) which are art of the reverse logistics.

Reports that the United States Food and Drug Administration warned the public about a group of 1,4 butanediol (BD)-related products. Products that contain BD; Adverse reactions and physiological effects of BD; Chemical resemblance of BD-related products to other hazardous substances.

The article discusses the agreement of the U.S. and other nations to new rules regarding the rights of employees and the things which must be considered about hazardous materials previously cover in Material Safety Data Sheets or (MSDSs).Topics include the new reference called Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), the information which must be included on the label of any material, and the different classification of hazards.

The article reports on the launch of Qosmio G35-AV660 with Intel Core 2 Duo Processor which is an improved version of Toshiba's Digital Products Division's (DPD) digital entertainment notebook with high definition (HD) DVD-ROM drive. Topics discussed include the device's capabilities and features, and its compliance with the European Parliament's Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS). It also offers background information on Toshiba America Information Systems Inc.

The article offers information on an ongoing study regarding the identification of alternatives to chromium-based substances by the British aerospace industry as the European chemical legislation has announces to ban the use of harmful chemicals that are vital to aircraft manufacture by the year 2017. It reports that the announcement is made under the REACH programme that was introduced to protect human health and the environment from the chemicals. INSET: Hardide alternative offers hope.

Reports that municipalities across New York State are setting up hazardous materials (hazmat) teams to combat hazardous materials spills. Staff members of hazmat teams.

Observes that the Pentagon is the largest producer of toxic waste in Hawaii. Plan to transfer nerve gas from West Germany to Johnson Island for incineration is a poisonous nightmare; Lawsuit by Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund; Irresponsibility of recent environmental impact studies.

Comments on a decision by Federico Pena, Secretary of Transportation, regarding salad oil. The view that salad oil is not a hazardous material; Quote from Robert Voltmann, director of policy development at the National Industrial Transportation League; More.

Reports that efforts in the Senate to overhaul the hazardous waste cleanup program have been halted. Reason for the stoppage; When intraparty conflict erupted; Discussion of announcement by Senator Robert C. Smith, chairman of Senate Environment and Public Works; Comments from Smith; Other comments.

Reports that the House Public Works Committee on November 9, 1993 gave approval to a bill (HR 3460) that began as a straightforward reauthorization for federal hazardous materials transportation programs but grew into a multifaceted and controversial proposal. The measure would water down a prohibition on billboards along state-designated scenic highways and would authorize a study of the ban on radar detectors in trucks and other commercial vehicles.

Reports that the public comment period has ended on an Australian draft standard and code of practice for the storage and handling of dangerous goods. National Occupational Health and Safety Commission's offer of a series of free public seminars designed to show the effects of the draft standard and code; Debate over the move from prescriptive to performance-based legislation.

Provides information on rules for emergencies that involve chemicals or other hazardous substances issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reason for the issues of these rules; Comments from Charles Jeffress, assistant secretary of labor for OSHA.

Reports on the US Occupational Safety & Health Administration's (OSHA) plan to add the US Environmental Protection Agency's list of highly hazardous chemicals to its list. Substances the OSHA is planning to add; OSHA's plan to change its process-safety management standard.

Offers advice from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration concerning companies' protection from hazardous substances in line with the administration's lock out tag out program. Includes authorizing employees to lock out or tag out machines or equipment; Awareness of employees concerning the lock out tag out program; List of tools for the program.

Reports that the European Commission has made amendments to its 1990 Carcinogens Directive. Scope of changes; Implications of the amendment; Standard for benzene exposure.

Reports on the task facing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of updating permissible exposure levels (PEL) for toxic substances. Identification of 20 substances for revised PEL; Criticism from union and industry representatives regarding the move.

Reports on the proposed expansion of the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), a data base of chemicals that have adverse effects on people or the environment, by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Acute health, carcinogenicity and environmental effects of the chemicals; Reporting of the release of toxic chemicals by companies; Second phase of the TRI expansion.

Reports on the European Community countries' directive to conform standards for equipment used in explosive atmospheres. Standards on safety requirements; Procedure for certification of safe product.

Gives information on a series of meetings which will be held by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Details on why the meetings are being held; Information on requirements for the Toxic Release Inventory.

Reports on the amendment of federal standards governing hazardous waste and emergency response in general industry by the state of Virginia. Revision of the provisions on protective gear; Guidelines for a more effective training curriculum and program; Contact information.

Reports on a new OSHA rule addressing the Department of Transportation labeling for hazardous materials. Labeling to be retained by employers until hazards have been eliminated; Requirements under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act.

Reports that the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may revise its guidelines on hazardous waste operations and emergency response. Reasons for revisions; Comments from OSHA officials.

Suggests that the Toxic Substance and Control Act (TSCA) should be revised so that chemical manufacturers would be required to present the EPA with the available data on existing chemicals in the same way they do for new ones. Stifling of EPA's preventative role because of its task of having to prove unreasonable risk before a chemical is banned.

Reports on the State Pollution Control Authority's (SPCA) proposal of a regulation to supplement current labeling requirements of chemical products. Acute toxicity; Bio-accumulation; Biodegradability; European Economic Community's (ECC) plan for similar regulations; Intervenor, September-October 1992.

Reports on courses offered at Hinds Community College for teaching industrial managers environmental regulations in order for their companies to avoid noncompliance and litigation. Fundamentals of the course; Extension of the project.

Reports on US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) removal of acetone, nonaerosol sulfuric acid and ammonium sulfate solution from the Toxic Release Inventory list.

Opinion. Presents the author's discussion about hazardous materials and the United States government's efforts to stave off potential injury from them. The Navy's response to the government's policy regarding disposal and use of material labelled as dangerous; His argument that Navy's bureaucracy is stalling the effective treatment and application of policy regarding dangerous materials.

The article discusses the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Two in the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive, published by the European Union (EU) in 2011, that came into effect on January 2, 2013. The RoHS Two bans actual hazardous substances including lead, mercury and cadmium from electronics sold in Europe, and includes medical devices and monitoring and control instruments, as well as household appliances, power tools and cable assemblies covered in the original RoHS.

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 focuses on the new threshold limit value (TLV) for hydrogen sulfide recommended by the American Congress of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH). It says that TLV is an airborne concentration of a substance that workers may be exposed to without adverse health effects. It suggests that hydrogen sulfide monitor alarms set at one parts per million (PPM) should have a reading of 0.1 PPM and 0.01 PPM or lower for sulfur dioxide monitor set at 0.25 PPM to minimize false alarms.

The article discusses the challenges of soap and detergent sector to comply with the European Union's (EU) Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemical (REACH) chemical control law in 2009 in Europe. It states that companies were busy to prepare to preregister its substances since the law effectively enforce in June 2007. In addition, companies are also busy to complete the full registration phase for higher hazard and volume substances on December 1, 2010.

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 reports that Singapore's Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has published Environmental Protection and Management Act Order 2016, a Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)-like regulation, to restrict the use of certain hazardous substances in electronics products.

The article reports that telephones and printers are required to comply with the China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) law. According to the Key Administrative Catalog for the Pollution Control of Electronic Information Products released by the country's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), all forms of printers and telephones have to be tested first before they can be marketed in China. It cites that the China RoHS restricts the use of lead, mercury, and cadmium.

The article reports that medical devices are being considered for inclusion to the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) by the European Commission (EC) in 2009. Under the proposed revision to WEEE, recycling rate for medical devices will be set, whereas the proposed RoHS amendment considers the coverage of hazardous substances already listed in the Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals Directive (REACH).

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 discusses how the United States Environmental Protection Agency has released its first set of hazard characterizations on 101 High Production Volume (HPV) chemicals. The hazard characterizations are based on EPA's scientific review of the screening-level hazard data that were submitted by the U.S. chemical industry through EPA's HPV Challenge Program or other information previously collected by the agency. Some of the hazard characterizations include a summary of data submitted, EPA's evaluation of the quality and completeness of the data, and an assessment of the potential hazards that a chemical or chemical category may pose.

The article reports on the enactment of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) for all new electrical and electronic equipment placed on the European market on or after July 1, 2007. The European Union RoHS directive restricts the use of six hazardous substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE).

The article discusses the implications of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 to British demolition contractors. The policy amended previous asbestos regulations, particularly the provisions on asbestos exposure limits and asbestos licensing. The regulations require a single Control Limit of 0.1 f. per cubic centimeter and a Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) of 0.6 f. per cubic centimeter, measured over 10 minutes. The policy requires asbestos license on the basis of risk assessment.

The article discusses the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) policy of the European Union. Major provisions of REACH are discussed, such as types of chemicals excluded from the regulation, registration requirements for manufacturers using hazardous chemicals and testing and risk evaluation of hazardous chemicals. Challenges in complying with the regulation are also discussed.

Examines the European Union Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS). Products covered by RoHS; Goal of the directive; Scope of RoHS.

Reports on government efforts to restrict hazardous substances in electronics. European Union legislation that would restrict certain substances in the manufacture of electronics and mandate recycling of materials; Efforts in the U.S. to ban disposal of computer and television displays in landfills and incinerators; Restrictions in the use of hazardouses chemicals in electronics imposed in Japan and China.

Reports on the awareness program on hazardous materials carriers by the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration after the terrorist attacks in September 2001. Inspection of bulk propane haulers; Features of the Web site of the administrative agency.

Presents news briefs on the propane industry in the United States (U.S.) as of June 2001. Decision of the U.S. Research and Special Programs Administration to withdraw its plan to reduce the annual hazardous material registration fee; Testimony of Mike Gorham, president of the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), in the U.S. House subcommittee in response to inquiries about the energy crisis; Role of the NPGA in the steering committee of the Coalition for a Secure Energy Future.