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Update of ISO 25745 on the energy performance standards of lifts, escalators and moving walks [INTL]

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published online the updated version of ISO 25745-3:2015 (Energy performance of lifts, escalators and moving walks) in April 2015. (more…)

  • Energy
  • Energy Efficiency
  • #ISO 25745
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[Guide] How to get the most out of your ESOS audit ? [UK]

The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) has published guidance on how to get the most out of your ESOS  (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) audit in order to maximise…

[US] Nuclear waste disposal : Proposed Rule on low-Level Radioactive Waste

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed to amend 10 CFR Part 61, which governs low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) disposal facilities.  LLRW, which includes items that have become contaminated with radioactive…

  • Environment
  • Waste Management
  • #Health & Safety
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U.S. OSHA Extends Public Comment Period on Chemical Management and Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)

OSHA seeking feedback on its current approach to risk and feasibility assessment.  The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a Request for Information (RFI) in the Federal Register on October 10, 2014 seeking feedback on OSHA's current approach to risk and…

  • Chemical Products
  • Occupational hazards
  • Risk and Health
  • #Health & Safety
  • #OSHA
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[EU] New Guide on the assessment of risks related to electromagnetic fields in working life

In a press release issued on 26 February 2015, the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) announced the publication of a Guide presenting an overview of occupational exposure to electromagnetic field…

  • Chemical Products
  • Risk and Health
  • #Health & Safety
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Environmental Permitting regulations : EED cost-benefit analysis requirements transposed [UK]

The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 amend the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 to transpose Article 14(5) to (9) of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Energy
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Environment
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UPDATE: Proposed Oil and Natural Gas Sector NSPS [US]

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published proposed amendments to the new source performance standards (NSPS) for the Oil and Natural Gas Sector on July 17, 2014. Environmental Protection Agency proposed amendments to…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
  • #Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Environmental monitoring and assessment : EPA Proposes Electronic Reporting Rule for New Source Performance Standards [US]

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to revise the General Provisions of 40 CFR Part 60 and various subparts of the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) regulations.  The proposed…

  • Air, Soil, Water
  • Environment
  • #Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Plant protection products: extension of the approval periods of certain substances ; list of candidates for substitution [EU]

Regarding plant protection products, the approval periods of certain active substances has been extended until 31 July 2018 by regulation (EU) 2015/404 of 11 March 2015 and regulation No 2015/415…

  • Chemical Products
  • Risk and Health
  • #Substances
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Accident prevention : Consultation Planning in Prevention of Major-Accidents involving Hazardous Substances [UK]

The Consultation on the role of planning in preventing major-accident hazards involving hazardous substances has concluded. (more…)

  • Health and Working Conditions
  • Occupational hazards
  • Risk and Health
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