In the March 25, 2016 issue of the Federal Register, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) unveiled its finalized rule on occupational exposure to crystalline silica. The final rule…
EPA issues correction on its 2016 critical use exemption from the phaseout of methyl bromide In the March 17, 2016 issue of the Federal Register, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
In the March 14, 2016 Federal Register the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released proposed changes to its Risk Management Program (RMP) regulations. EPA proposed these changes in response to Executive…
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has published Consultation outcome ‘Energy from waste: changing the energy efficiency formula (‘R1’ Formula) on its webpage. The consultation was seeking views…
These are the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016 No. 241) and came into force on 24th February 2016 (“the 2016 Regulations”) and The Producer…
OSHA extends the public comment period on its guidance for determining the potential health hazards of chemicals. On March 9, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) extended the…
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published the Consultation outcome ‘Climate Change Survey Consultation’ on its webpage on 24 February 2016. The consultation was seeking views on how businesses…
At a joint press conference on March 10, 2016, US President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new steps to jointly address climate change, among other issues.…
The Environment Agency has published a guidance on preventing groundwater pollution from solvents on its website on 11th February 2016. This guidance is aimed at anyone utilising, storing or transporting…
In February 2016 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a hazard alert that addresses specific hazards associated with scissor lifts and provides guidance on controls employers must use…