Introducing the ISO 50001 Energy Management Standard

ISO 50001, a new voluntary standard for energy management, was recognized by the international community in June, 2011.

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OSHA LEP PRIORITY for HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (VI) EXPOSURES

OSHA Region 3 has established an inspection priority for Hexavalent Chromium (VI) “Chromium 6” Exposures applicable to General Industry, as well as construction and shipyard workplaces. The Cr(VI) standards have lowered the permissible exposure limit (PEL) to 5 ?g/m3 of hexavalent chromium. In addition, the standards established an action level for airborne concentrations of hexavalent chromium at 2.5 ?g/m3. Both the PEL and the action level are measured as 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposures.

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OSHA QUICK CARD ON HEAT STRESS

OSHA reference on recognizing the symptoms and stages of heat stress and what to do when a worker exhibits symptoms.

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Occupational Asthma may be more likely on Poor Air Quality Days

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations state that employers must provide a safe work environment. The best way to prevent occupational asthma is to replace dangerous substances with less harmful ones.

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3 EPA SEARCHABLE DATABASES for CHEMICAL TOXICITY and EXPOSURE DATA

The EPA has made it easier to find data and information about chemicals. The following databases are now available: - ToxCastDB - ExpoCastDB - ACToR

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AMENDMENT TO THE PLATING AND POLISHING NESHAP for AREA SOURCES- COMMENTS DUE JULY 20, 2011 (40 CFR Part 63, Subpart WWWWWW) “6W”

The EPA announced amendments to the Plating and Polishing NESHAP on June 20th, 2011. These amendments were promulgated by Direct Final Rule for non-controversial amendments. Comments on this rule are due on July 20th, 2011. NOTE- The Direct Final Rule was withdrawn and the Final Rule is in effect.

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Manufacturing Facility Requirements for First Aid

Industrial facilities of any size are required to have on-site personnel trained in first aid and to provide adequate first aid supplies unless they are located within 3-4 minutes of a hospital or emergency medical facility. "The employer shall ensure the ready availability of medical personnel for advice and consultation on matters of plant health," where "plant health" means the overall safety and health condition of employees in the plant.

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Metal Fabrication and Finishing NESHAP Overview

40 CFR 63, Subpart XXXXXX Overview of the Metals Fabrication and Finishing National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

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