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A NIOSH Science Blog post

Occupational exposure to BPA in U.S. manufacturing companies

January 9, 2017
You may have seen water bottles labeled “BPA Free” or heard that certain foods contain BPA. BPA (or bisphenol A) has been in the news over the past several years. BPA is weakly estrogenic; that is, BPA may mimic some of the hormone-like effects of estrogen. BPA is used primarily in making polycarbonate plastic and some epoxy resins. The general population is exposed to BPA mainly through diet.
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European Union
Report from Europe

Scientists denounce the ‘manipulation of science’

December 7, 2016
In an op-ed article featured in the French daily newspaper Le Monde on November 30, some 100 scientists condemn the strategies employed by the chemicals industry in order to influence European Union (EU) legislation on endocrine disruptors.
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ACGH announces release of two-tier under study list

July 28, 2016

ACGIH® announced today the release of its two-tier Under Study list pursuant to changes previously made to its TLV®/BEI® Development Process.


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oil and safety industry safety training

“In the moment” training

One of three methods to prevent serious injuries & fatalities
Robert Zurek
January 4, 2016

It is especially important in high-risk industries, such as oil and gas and chemical, that workforce training and education is prioritized beyond that of an afterthought in a company's safety plan.


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Today's News

CSB wraps up investigation into fatal accident at DuPont La Porte facility

September 22, 2015

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) will convene a public meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, in Houston, Texas, at The Hilton Americas – Houston Hotel from 6 to 9 p.m. CDT to hear and vote on investigators’ findings and safety recommendations from the November 2014 chemical release at the DuPont La Porte facility that killed four workers.


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chemical facility

GAO: Thousands of chemical plants not complying with risk level and toxic release threat reporting

August 17, 2015

The Department of Homeland Security can’t verify threat level reports from thousands of chemical plants across the country, reducing Homeland’s ability to respond to a chemical attack or emergency, according to a new government report.


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green chemistry

The green chemistry economy

Katchen
Mark Katchen MS MBA CIH
September 3, 2014
Combining science and business, green chemistry promises a new generation of safer substitutes for hazardous ingredients, renewable raw materials for everyday products


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Protective garments

DuPont Tyvek Plus and Tyvek Xpert garments

September 3, 2014
DuPont Tyvek® Plus and Tyvek® Xpert garments are composed of flash spun high-density polyethylene, a nonwoven material available only from DuPont.


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EPA

EPA releases final risk assessment on Trichloroethylene (TCE)

Agency begins process to address potential human health risks
July 3, 2014

The EPA has released a final risk assessment for trichloroethylene (TCE) that identifies health risks to workers in shops and dry cleaners that use the chemical as a degreaser or a stain removing agent. Consumers may also be exposed to TCE when using spray aerosol degreasers and spray fixatives.


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fracking

EPA to take comments on fracking chemicals transparency

May 12, 2014

One of the major controversies involving hydraulic fracturing – or, “fracking” – will be the subject of an EPA inquiry that could lead to new regulations on the industry.


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