CDC, 3 February 2016
“To further enhance its response to the Zika virus outbreak, CDC’s Emergency Operations Center is moving to a Level 1 activation—reflecting the agency’s assessment of the need for an accelerated preparedness to bring together experts to focus intently and work efficiently in anticipation of local Zika virus transmission by mosquitoes …
From ECHA, 2 March 2016- “The Agency will apply a two year ‘moratorium’ on updates to the majority of its guidance on REACH before the 31 May 2018 deadline. It concerns any guidance that explains the registration requirements. The moratorium is set to begin on 31 May 2016. The purpose of this stand-still period …
Source of article: EPA, 18 February 2016
“The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced its seven National Enforcement Initiatives for fiscal years 2017-2019, which focus on national pollution challenges where EPA’s enforcement efforts will protect public health. For the next cycle starting on October 1, 2016, EPA will retain four of its current …
EPA News Release, February 19, 2016
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released DWMAPS – the Drinking Water Mapping Application to Protect Source Waters. DWMAPS allows users to learn about their watershed and understand more about their water supplier. DWMAPS also lets users see if sources of their drinking water are polluted and …
Article by Joy Inouye, NIOSH, February 17, 2016
The use of leading indicators is a growing hot topic in occupational and environmental health and safety. The Campbell Institute at the National Safety Council has been studying leading indicators for the past two years to help more organizations take advantage of their predictive power. The Institute …
The Big Four hazards are: Falls; Electrocutions; Caught in or between; and Struck by. Because of the fatal consequences posed by these hazards, the Occupational Safety and Health’s (OSHA) focus serves as a good reminder to address these in your own operations.
To prevent falls: Be diligent when it comes to working in personnel …
Summary of article by Elaine Hsieh, Program Director and Senior Analyst of VERGE, Greenbiz.com, December 28, 2015
What’s your biggest hope for sustainability technology in 2016?
Kate Brandt, lead for sustainability, Google. Biggest hope for sustainability in 2016 is the opportunity she sees for businesses like Google to make a difference through leading by …
Press Release, afirm-group.com, December 21, 2015
Leading brands in the apparel and footwear industry participating in the Apparel & Footwear International RSL Management Group (AFIRM) are pleased to announce the publication of the AFIRM Restricted Substance List (RSL) for brands, retailers and suppliers.
AFIRM developed RSL Guidance in 2011 at the request of suppliers …
News Release, U.S. Department of Labor, December 23, 2015
Background: An Administrative Law judge has decided that the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission may have authority under the Occupational Safety and Health Act to order abatement measures sought by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration beyond the specific …
Summary of article by Dean Blauser, EHS Today, December 22, 2015
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is an efficient and effective way for safety professionals to find initial information during an emergency incident. Although the ERG is primarily intended for emergency responders, it is useful for safety professionals in a variety …
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