Work program for European standardization for 2015 [EU]
In a communication dated 30 July 2014, the European Commission (EC) sets the annual Union work program for European standardization (UWP) for the year 2015. The EC intends in particular…
[US] EPA approves herbicide “Enlist Duo” prompting environmentalists to sue the agency
EPA has registered the herbicide Enlist Duo, a pesticide used for controlling weeds in corn and soybeans that have been genetically engineered to tolerate 2,4-D and glyphosate. In response, environmentalists…
New practical guide on the obligations under the Biocidal Products Regulation [EU]
In a press release issued on 23 September 2014, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced the publication of a Practical Guide on Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of 22 May 2012…
OSHA unveils online resources to address Ebola outbreak [US]
In response to the current Ebola outbreak, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released an Ebola webpage and a fact sheet on cleaning and decontaminating surfaces. Although Ebola does…
[Red-on-line news] HSE Vigilance, HSE Compliance evolution
Dear Client, Red-on-line is launching the new version of HSE Vigilance and HSE Compliance on November 3. (more…)
Consultation on the practical implementation of the Working Time Directive [EU]
On 4 July 2014, the European Commission (EC) launched a consultation on the practical implementation of Directive 2003/88/EC of 4 November 2003 concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working…
- Health and Working Conditions
- Risk and Health
New publication on recommended practices for the protection of the health and safety of temporary workers [US]
In a press release issued on 25 August 2014, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released Recommended Practices for…
U.S. EPA proposes to rescind a Clean Air Act policy shielding industrial facilities from civil lawsuits for violations occurring during equipment malfunctions
EPA is proposing to rescind a Clean Air Act policy that allows industrial facilities to avoid civil lawsuits if an air emissions violation occurs during an equipment malfunction. Under the…
- Air, Soil, Water
- Environment
- Industrial Facilities
- #Clean Air Act (CAA)
- #Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
[EU] Reminder of the main EU financial instruments to help Member States manage WEEE more effectively
The answer of the European Commissioner for Environment to a parliamentary question concerning EU’s support to help Member States manage waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) more effectively was published…
WorkCover New South Wales to conduct industry safety project focused on metal manufacturers [AU]
In response to a spike in machinery incidents, WorkCover NSW will institute an industry safety project focusing on high risk issues in the metal manufacturing industry. Although the focus will…