by Caltha Company | Oct 31, 2017 | OSHA
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has release a final draft of it proposed International Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, designated ISO 45001. Publication of the final standard is likely to be in the first half of...
by Caltha Company | Oct 20, 2017 | Hazardous Materials, Product Stewardship, Sustainability, TSCA
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a ban on five phthalate chemicals from plastic used in children’s toys and child care articles. The CPSC also issued new requirements for labs to be able to test for the newly prohibited phthalates. The rule goes...
by Caltha Company | Oct 20, 2017 | Air Quality, Hazardous Materials, OSHA
US EPA has determined that the use of Trichloroethylene (TCE) in vapor degreasing presents an unreasonable health risk. Accordingly, EPA has proposed under TSCA section 6 to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution in commerce of TCE...
by Caltha Company | Oct 11, 2017 | Air Quality, Hazardous Materials, OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule limiting worker exposure to beryllium and beryllium compounds. The rule contains standards for general industry, construction, and shipyards. All three standards take effect on May 20, 2017...
by Caltha Company | Oct 5, 2017 | Air Quality, Hazardous Materials, OSHA
US OSHA began enforcing the respirable crystalline silica rule for the construction industry on September 23, 2017. The rule had been set to go into effect in June; however, the Department of Labor and OSHA delayed enforcement of the rule by 90 days. The delay was...
