The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released its 2017–2021 Strategic Plan, which includes an updated mission and vision statement that will guide the activities and objectives of the CSB.
The EPA says it is taking swift action to carry out requirements in the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act and to reduce exposure to certain persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals.
CSB: Communication, maintenance shortcomings behind 2014 Freedom Industries chemical spill
September 28, 2016
The Chemical Safety Board’s (CSB) final report into the massive release of chemicals into this valley’s primary source of drinking water in 2014 concludes Freedom Industries failed to inspect or repair corroding tanks, and that as hazardous chemicals flowed into the Elk River, the water company and local authorities were unable to effectively communicate the looming risks to hundreds of thousands of affected residents, who were left without clean water for drinking, cooking and bathing.
OSAH and Health Canada -- the Canadian government department responsible for the country’s national public health -- have jointly developed a 2016-2017 Workplace Chemicals Work Plan.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) launched a team Wednesday to investigate the breach of a rail tank-car and subsequent release of 17,000 gallons of chlorine Saturday at a facility in New Martinsville, West Virginia.
A list of five mercury compounds that will be prohibited from export as of January 1, 2020 is the latest step taken by the EPA to implement the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which was signed into law in June.
The identity of each chemical, and all relevant information concerning the potential hazards of each material, must be clearly posted, and employees who work with workplace chemicals must be trained to interpret chemical labels
When there is a possibility that a large chemical spill could necessitate evacuating employees, establishing isolation zones, communicating with several different entities and coordinating response efforts with outside resources, it pays to be prepared.
With the deadlines for “Globally Harmonized System” (GHS) label compliance now past for chemical manufacturers, distributors, and end users, OSHA has some stiff fines planned for those not yet with the program.
NSA Welcomes the addition of another leading safety apparel brand
June 1, 2016
National Safety Apparel® (NSA), a leading manufacturer of safety apparel, announced the acquisition of DRIFIRE® from Optimer Brands based in Chicago, IL. DRIFIRE® is a brand of technologically advanced performance safety apparel that was born on the battlefield to protect military personnel.