The Health & Safety event is taking place this week at The NEC, Birmingham : "uniquely co-located with Maintec and Facilities Management, The Health & Safety Event provides the perfect…
In the March 13, 2015 Federal Register, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a proposed change to the eye and face personal protective equipment (PPE) standards in the…
Preparations are underway for the International Atomic Energy Agency’s review of Ireland’s radiation protection regulatory framework. Review against international safety standards The formal review, against international safety standards, will take…
The decision (EU) 2015/345 of 2 March 2015 extends the periods of validity of the criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel to certain products until 31 December 2016,…
New Environmental Permitting Regulations came into force in England and Wales on the 6th April 2015. They amend the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010 in relation to England only. (more…)
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has proposed to revise and add new requirements to regulations for exploratory drilling and related operations. The proposed regulations are the first to…
The Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 will come into force on the 1st April 2015. These regulations amend the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 . (more…)
Asbestos : rule updates and clarification The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has requested comments on possible amendments to rules governing asbestos abatements, as the Department is considering rule updates…
The European Commission (EC) intends to launch a study including a scoping exercise of options to achieve a phase-out or ban of microplastics in cosmetic products. This was indicated by…
On February 9, 2015 the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an enforcement memorandum regarding the June 1, 2015 effective date of the hazard communication standard for chemical manufacturers,…