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OSHA Releases Letter of Interpretation Regarding GI Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection Systems Standards

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released an August 17, 2017 letter it wrote to Mr. Todd Schlekeway, the Executive Director of the National Association of Tower Erectors…

  • Health and Working Conditions
  • Occupational hazards
  • Risk and Health
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EPA Issues Significant New Use Rules for 29 Chemical Substances

In the October 19, 2017 Federal Register, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a direct final rule for Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)…

  • Chemical Products
  • Environment
  • Risk and Health
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EPA Director Pruitt Releases Directive to End “Sue and Settle”

On October 16, 2017, EPA Director Scott Pruitt issued a memo and directive to end the practice referred to as “sue and settle.” Director Pruitt referred to the practice as…

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toxic releases

EPA Publishes Clean Power Plan Repeal in Federal Register

In the October 16, 2017 Federal Register, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formally published its proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), more formally known as the Carbon Pollution…

  • Energy
  • Energy Efficiency
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OSHA to Begin Enforcement of the Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard

In a memorandum to its Regional Administrators, OSHA stated that it will begin to fully enforce the silica in construction standard. The rule became effective September 23, 2017, but OSHA…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
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Chemical

OSHA Releases Letter of Interpretation to Clarify Applicability of OSHA Standards to “Designated Waterfront Facilities”

OSHA released a letter dated May 31, 2017 that was written in response to a letter it received in which a company asked whether 29 C.F.R. 1917.112 (guarding of edges…

  • Health and Working Conditions
  • Risk and Health
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Nevada: Federal OSHA Authority Reinstated over Private-Sector Employment on Nevada Military Facilities and Bases

In the October 13, 2017 Federal Register, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a notice announcing its approval of a change to Nevada’s Occupational Safety and Health State…

  • Health and Working Conditions
  • Risk and Health
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Meet Red-on-line at A+A 2017 at Dusseldorf from 17th to 20th October !

Meet Red-on-line at this years A+A Trade forum in Dusseldorf from October 17th to 20th. We invite you to this 4-day event to discuss your EHS projects and discover the…

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  • ROL News
  • Unclassified
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Webinar Recording: How to Keep Pace with Global EHS Regulatory Changes

We recently hosted a Webinar for EHS professionals and for all those who care about the environment, health, safety, and sustainability in an organization. If you didn't have a chance…

  • ROL News
  • Webinars
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EPA Extends Compliance Deadlines for Formaldehyde Emissions Standards for Composite Wood Products

On September 25, 2017 federal EPA issued a final rule extending the compliance deadlines for its formaldehyde emissions standards for composite wood products. EPA believes the extended compliance deadlines will…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
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