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[UK] Workers Health and Safety : updated Guidance on Safety Signs and Signals

This is an updated guidance document on safety signs and signals for the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. This is the third edition of this guidance…

  • Chemical Products
  • Risk and Health
  • #Health & Safety
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Final Rule: EPA Removes Automatic Exemption under Clean Air Act for Excess Emissions During Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction [US]

On May 22, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule that would require 36 states to revise their state implementation plans (SIPs) to remove industry exemptions from…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
  • #Clean Air Act (CAA)
  • #Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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[EU] Publication of the new Directive on the reduction of consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags

Directive (EU) 2015/720 of 29 April 2015 sets targets to reduce the current level of consumption of lightweight plastic carrier bags. For this purpose, it amends Directive 94/62/EC of 20…

  • Environment
  • Waste Management
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Safety & Health Expo in London – Visit Red-on-line Booth #L2320

From the 16 - 18 June 2015, ensure you're not missing out the Safety & Health Expo in Excel, London Stop by our Safety & Health Expo Booth L2320, located…

  • Events
  • ROL News
  • #EHS
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EPA Provides for Rescission of Prevention of Significant Deterioration Permitting for Greenhouse Gas Sources [Final Rule]

On May 7, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule that amends the federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program regulations.  The rulemaking will enable affected…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
  • #Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • #greenhouse gas (GHG)
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OSHA continues to coordinate with Health Canada on hazard communication for hazardous workplace chemicals [US]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Health Canada announced that they will continue to work together to align United States and Canadian regulations for the labelling and classification…

  • Chemical Products
  • Risk and Health
  • #OSHA
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[UK] CRC audit guidance updated

What are the changes added to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme audit process ? Guidance assisting participants to comply with the requirements of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme audit process…

  • Energy
  • Environment
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[US] Final Rule: Rulemaking Clarifies Definition of “Waters of the U.S.” Under Clean Water Act

On May 27, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finalized a rule that clarifies the Clean Water Act’s definition of “Waters of…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
  • #Clean Water Act (CWA)
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Up to £10m Funding available for energy projects [UK]

Businesses are invited to apply for up to £10m of funding to address challenges in the energy sector. The Energy Catalyst is offering funding for projects which aim to reduce…

  • Energy
  • Energy Production
  • #Emissions
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Health & Safety : New short guide on Construction Regs [UK]

More insights on the Construction Regulations 2015 for workers health and safety The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 came into force on 6 April 2015. 'A short guide for…

  • Occupational hazards
  • Risk and Health
  • #Health & Safety
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