Hazmat


Two Reappointed to Canada's Hazmat Information Review Council

June 27, 2008

One developed asbestos and air quality guidelines for Manitoba workers, while the other was the first Prince Edward Island Chapter chairperson for CSSE.

EPA to Study Formaldehyde Use in Pressed Wood Products

June 25, 2008

The agency will develop risk assessments on the potential adverse health effects, evaluate the costs and benefits of possible control technologies and approaches, and determine whether EPA action is needed to address any identified risks.

High Court Rejects W.R. Grace Asbestos-Related Criminal Charges Appeal

June 24, 2008

The court also rejected a separate appeal by Grace executives who could face prison sentences of up to 15 years each if found guilty.

Medical Review Board Public Meeting Set for July 18

June 22, 2008

Attendance is open to the interested public, including medical examiners, motor carriers, drivers, and representatives of medical and scientific associations.

Ski Resort Fined for Failure to Report Hazardous Chemicals Inventory

June 22, 2008

Under EPCRA, reporting of chemical inventory information is required each year on March 1.

NIOSH Issues Guidance on Emergency PPE for CBRN Response to Terrorism

June 21, 2008

Currently, no single personal protective ensemble can protect the wearer from exposure to all hazards.

EPA Proposes to Extend Deadline for Pesticide Labeling

June 16, 2008

You may be potentially affected by this action if you are a pesticide formulator, agrichemical dealer, an independent commercial applicator, or a custom blender.

EPA to Clean Up Abandoned Uranium Mines on Navajo Nation

June 15, 2008

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the Department of Energy, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, recently finalized a five-year plan for cleaning up the legacy of abandoned uranium mining on the Navajo Nation.

DuPont Announces Price Hike for Kevlar, Nomex Products

June 12, 2008

Citing "extreme volatility in costs for raw materials, energy, transportation, and logistics," the company said the increase will be effective July 1.

Electrical Power Products Producer Charged with $193,000 in Penalties

June 12, 2008

Two repeat violations with penalties of $27,500 are being proposed for violations similar to those noted during earlier inspections in 2007.

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