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Comment on TSCA Form U Submission Year is 2012 (no longer 2011)!!! by John

John — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:59:48 +0000

I have trying to find the 2011 form U so I can start adding the proper information to the report. I there a link to the form that I can go to find the proper info.

Comment on Contributors by Changes to ASHRAE’s Legionella Standard « EHSWire

Changes to ASHRAE’s Legionella Standard « EHSWire — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:30:28 +0000

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Comment on OMB review of OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Update by Laurie deLaski

Laurie deLaski — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:44:07 +0000

Just a quick note regarding the new wave of webinars and notices. OMB completed their review, however, we are still in the dark regarding the changes that may be made to the final rule or the possible date of publication. OSHA has not posted any updates to the rulemaking progress. So we are still in a holding pattern.

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Comment on The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire (1911) – A Turning Point for Workplace Safety by Occupational safety qatar

Occupational safety qatar — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:42:46 +0000

Placing the health, safety, and well-being of employees as the top priority of any industry or company is crucial in facilitating increased productivity

Comment on The Vapor Intrusion Issue in NJ by Susan Main

Susan Main — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:21:26 +0000

Interesting. This has me thinking about similar situations in my jurisdiction – Vancouver BC Canada – where a lot of industrial sites are being rezoned into housing districts. I’m going to follow up with a post on this topic at my own blog on safety at work.

Comment on 343 + 2 = Changes in NYC Asbestos Regulations by Rosalinda Siemer

Rosalinda Siemer — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:13:57 +0000

Asbestos is a hazardous substance widely used in construction and general commerce. There are now asbestos regulations in every state that prohibit or at least minimize asbestos application. These regulations may also include clauses to cover health and safety concerns for anyone who are potentially at risk of asbestos exposure. There are now many countries implementing asbestos law that cover the entire country. Some even have regional regulations that vary.

Comment on Indoor Air Quality in Healthcare Facilities During Construction and Renovation by Paula Kaufmann

Paula Kaufmann — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:41:14 +0000

The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card (a Safety and Health Pass) is required in the UK but not the US. Emilcott is a US-based EHS company – as such, we are not in the position to comment on the administrative test frequency requirement.

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Comment on Indoor Air Quality in Healthcare Facilities During Construction and Renovation by Health and safety requirements in construction contract documents

Health and safety requirements in construction contract documents — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:55:59 +0000

If you are operating in the building industry you must have the cscs card.You need to retake the test pretty much every Three to five years, is it really necessary? What do you reckon? If the longer period was established would this cause that much of a issue?construction skills test