http://www.thecompliancecenter.com Hazardous materials / dangerous goods incidents, plus regulation updates regarding US DOT / PHMSA, Transport Canada, GHS, OSHA, WHMIS, IATA and IMO. http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/three-us-freight-trains-in-crash/20017930578.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/three-us-freight-trains-in-crash/20017930578.htm Three freight trains were involved in a huge crash in the US state of Indiana on Friday, injuring two crew members as chemicals caught fire. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EDT http://www.xpedx.ca/ http://www.xpedx.ca/ Friday December 16th will be Xpedex's last business day. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/pesticide_general-permit.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/pesticide_general-permit.htm Regulatory Update – EPA Signs Pesticide General Permit – Duplicate Permits Required in Some Cases Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/HOS_review.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/HOS_review.htm Regulatory Update – Hours of Service Rule in Final Review Stage Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/us-congress-proposes-voluntary-air-cargo-screening/20017917194.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/us-congress-proposes-voluntary-air-cargo-screening/20017917194.htm The US Senate Subcommittee on Transportation Security has proposed a new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) bill which includes a voluntary air cargo screening programme. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/newsfmc-hikes-soda-ash-prices-in-south-africa http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/newsfmc-hikes-soda-ash-prices-in-south-africa FMC Wyoming has said that it will increase the price of its Grade 260 'dense' soda ash by $20 per ton for South African customers. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.thecompliancecenter.com/blog/2011/12/21/canadian-watchdog-raises-concern-regarding-transportation-of-dangerous-goods/ http://www.thecompliancecenter.com/blog/2011/12/21/canadian-watchdog-raises-concern-regarding-transportation-of-dangerous-goods/ The Canadian Auditor General's office has raised concerns about how dangerous goods are transported in Canada, in a report that may have far-reaching effects on Transport Canada, as well as the transportation and chemical industries. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/Canada/1239665812/ID=2176454070 http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/Canada/1239665812/ID=2176454070 CBC's Margo McDiarmid looks at the safety risk posed by the transport of dangerous goods throughout Canada Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.icis.com/Articles/2011/11/07/9505411/apla-shale-gas-revolution-changes-outlook-for-us-ethylene.html http://www.icis.com/Articles/2011/11/07/9505411/apla-shale-gas-revolution-changes-outlook-for-us-ethylene.html The dramatic effect shale gas is having on the North American market will be of interest to the industry in Latin America. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.icis.com/Articles/2011/11/07/9505417/apla-petrochemical-demand-remains-healthy.html http://www.icis.com/Articles/2011/11/07/9505417/apla-petrochemical-demand-remains-healthy.html With economic growth in Latin America exceeding the US and Europe and rising demand for commodities, the prospects for petrochemicals are promising. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/newsair-liquide-opens-new-air-separation-unit-in-us http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/newsair-liquide-opens-new-air-separation-unit-in-us Air Liquide Industrial has opened a new air separation unit at its facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California, US. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/idle-container-capacity-to-rise-by-50/20017917664.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/idle-container-capacity-to-rise-by-50/20017917664.htm Idle container capacity is expected to increase by around 50% over the next two months, to reach 600,000teu by early January, according to the latest forecast from Alphaliner. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/kansas-gets-5-million-to-improve-truck-safety/20017910184.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/kansas-gets-5-million-to-improve-truck-safety/20017910184.htm The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Agency (FMCSA) has awarded more than $5 million in federal grants to multiple Kansas agencies to improve truck safety. Mon, 23 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/michigan-awarded-196-million-to-improve-rail-freight/20017909899.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/michigan-awarded-196-million-to-improve-rail-freight/20017909899.htm The US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded $196.5 million to the Michigan department of transport for track and signal improvements on the Detroit to Chicago rail freight route. Mon, 23 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.thecompliancecenter.com/pdf/hmm_fall_pg17.pdf http://www.thecompliancecenter.com/pdf/hmm_fall_pg17.pdf ICC's very own, Toni-Ann McLean was recently published in HazMat Management Magazine... "Every SDS in Canada, the United States and around the world will have to be changed to accommodate the GHS. However, the light at the end of the tunnel is in the fact that all regions will be adopting the exact same general format, and a single SDS will be possible, if a little longer. " Sat, 22 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/us-interstate-freight-train-explodes-video/20017909911.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/us-interstate-freight-train-explodes-video/20017909911.htm A freight train derailed and exploded on Friday morning, forcing the evacuation of a whole US town in Illinois. Fri, 2 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/canadian-port-refutes-fmc-subsidy-claim/20017909937.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/canadian-port-refutes-fmc-subsidy-claim/20017909937.htm Prince Rupert chiefs deny special offers to attract cargo from US ports Sat, 22 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.icis.com/Articles/2011/09/26/9494916/chemical-companies-must-plan-now-for-future-demographic.html http://www.icis.com/Articles/2011/09/26/9494916/chemical-companies-must-plan-now-for-future-demographic.html As a large section of the population in western economies hits retirement age, it is imperative that chemical companies plan for the changes this will bring Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.bna.com/epa-updating-policies-n12884903520/ http://www.bna.com/epa-updating-policies-n12884903520/ The Environmental Protection Agency is revamping its penalty policies to ensure fines consider economic benefits chemical manufacturers reap from violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act, the director of EPA's chemical enforcement office said Sept. 19. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/formaldehyde.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/formaldehyde.htm Along with 20 other associations, NACD signed a letter that was sent last week to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius requesting her to commission the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to conduct a definitive study on the alleged link between formaldehyde exposure and leukemia. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/user_fee.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/user_fee.htm Legislative Update – DOT Special Permit User Fee Proposal Introduced and Defeated Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/climate-change-crucial-for-air-cargo-sector/20017907070.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/climate-change-crucial-for-air-cargo-sector/20017907070.htm The impact of carbon trading a critical issue for the industry, says Cathay COO Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/clarifications.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/clarifications.htm On Tuesday, September 13, the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published in the Federal Register a final rule entitled "Hazardous Materials: Minor Editorial Corrections and Clarifications," Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0134 (HM-244D). Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/ships-and-rail-will-connect-in-the-everglades/20017903185.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/ships-and-rail-will-connect-in-the-everglades/20017903185.htm The Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) is to construct and operate a US$72 million intermodal container transfer facility (ICTF) at Port Everglades. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/air-cargo-markets-stagnating-claims-iata/20017903182.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/air-cargo-markets-stagnating-claims-iata/20017903182.htm Global air cargo freight markets stagnated in July, and the end of 2011 is still expected to be weak, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) claimed last week. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://engineeringeconomist.blogspot.com/2011/08/low-emission-cars-under-nrels.html http://engineeringeconomist.blogspot.com/2011/08/low-emission-cars-under-nrels.html Recently, NREL engineers were able to spend six weeks kicking the tires on a Kia Borrego Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) and ongoing agreements with Toyota and Mitsubishi mean a plug-in Prius and Mitsubishi i MiEV electric vehicle will be demonstrated and tested at NREL for the foreseeable future. Sun, 16 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news129655.html http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news129655.html US-based chemical company Hercules has agreed to pay a $245,521 civil penalty to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for violating the Clean Air Act's leak detection and repair requirements at its manufacturing facility in Louisiana, Missouri. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news128825.html http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news128825.html The European Chemicals Agency is set to identify 20 chemicals as 'substances of very high concern' due to their potentially hazardous impact on health and the environment. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://chemicalwatch.com/8230/us-ntp-establishes-new-body-to-assess-chemical-risk http://chemicalwatch.com/8230/us-ntp-establishes-new-body-to-assess-chemical-risk As part of its work, OHAT will take over from the Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR) in assessing the effects of substances on reproduction and development. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news128825.html http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news128825.html The European Chemicals Agency is set to identify 20 chemicals as 'substances of very high concern' due to their potentially hazardous impact on health and the environment. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://chemicalwatch.com/8230/us-ntp-establishes-new-body-to-assess-chemical-risk http://chemicalwatch.com/8230/us-ntp-establishes-new-body-to-assess-chemical-risk As part of its work, OHAT will take over from the Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR) in assessing the effects of substances on reproduction and development. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/aar-sues-us-government/20017899748.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/aar-sues-us-government/20017899748.htm The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is suing the federal government for giving Amtrak the "authority to promulgate binding rules governing the conduct of its contractual partners, the freight railroads. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/us-100-percent-screening-becomes-permanent-regulation/20017899538.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/us-100-percent-screening-becomes-permanent-regulation/20017899538.htm A mandate requiring 100 percent screening of outbound air cargo freight from the US has been finalised by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44870488/ns/world_news-asia_pacific/t/new-zealand-arrests-charges-captain-crack-appears-stricken-ship http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44870488/ns/world_news-asia_pacific/t/new-zealand-arrests-charges-captain-crack-appears-stricken-ship TAURANGA, New Zealand — The captain of a cargo ship that has spilled hundreds of tons of oil since striking a reef off the New Zealand coast appeared in a court Wednesday to face criminal charges. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/45-000-thermostats-diverted-in-canada/1000547604/ http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/45-000-thermostats-diverted-in-canada/1000547604/ Canadians have recycled more than 45,000 mercury-containing thermostats, thanks to the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada's (HRAI's) Switch the Stat program. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/nexterras-unbc-biomass-system-confirmed-as-one-of-the-cleanest-in-north-america/1000547608/ http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/nexterras-unbc-biomass-system-confirmed-as-one-of-the-cleanest-in-north-america/1000547608/ Recent third party testing and analysis of the University of Northern British Columbia's (UNBC's) Nexterra Biomass Gasification System has concluded that the plant is one of the cleanest biomass facilities operating in North America. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://chemicalwatch.com/8156/us-research-service-publishes-report-on-tsca-reform http://chemicalwatch.com/8156/us-research-service-publishes-report-on-tsca-reform The US Congressional Research Service (CRS) has published a report comparing the the Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 introduced in April (CW 14 April 2011) with Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/special_permits.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/special_permits.htm On August 18, the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to incorporate several DOT special permits pertaining to rail transportation into the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/prioritization.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/prioritization.htm Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the beginning of a Web discussion on identifying priority chemicals for review and assessment under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/reporting_rule.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/reporting_rule.htm On August 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) final rule in the Federal Register. EPA had issued a pre-publication copy of the CDR (formerly known as IUR – Inventory Update Reporting) rule on August 2. Sun, 28 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/pennsylvania-receives-8-million-for-truck-safety/20017899212.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/pennsylvania-receives-8-million-for-truck-safety/20017899212.htm The US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has awarded over $8 million in federal grants to improve commercial truck and bus safety across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jifoNSXvTuQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jifoNSXvTuQ Informative video about the dangers of Asbestos. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news128120.html http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news128120.html Genomatica has produced pound quantities of butadiene, an important chemical in the production of tires, engineering polymers and latex products, from renewable feedstock. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news128121.html http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news128121.html The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued John R Hess and Company with a $33,400 fine for failing to appropriately report chemicals used on site in violation of federal right-to-know laws. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/roadrunner-transportation-systems-in-97-million-buy-up/20017898955.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/roadrunner-transportation-systems-in-97-million-buy-up/20017898955.htm Acquisition-hungry US based Roadrunner Transportation Systems is to buy a privately held logistics and freight-consolidation company in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $97.5 million. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news127963.html http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news127963.html US speciality chemicals maker Ashland has received European Commission approval for its $3.2bn purchase of International Specialty Products. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.printaction.com/News/20110823-norquest-pma.html http://www.printaction.com/News/20110823-norquest-pma.html The Alberta Rural Development Network is providing NorQuest College with eight $1,000 subsidies to be used for its 4-day Executive Forum, which begins on September 28 at the Banff Centre. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://chemicalwatch.com/8145/canada-adds-chemicals-to-domestic-substances-list http://chemicalwatch.com/8145/canada-adds-chemicals-to-domestic-substances-list Canada adds chemicals to domestic substances list Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://blogsw.solidwastemag.com/2011/08/a_teenager_invents_solar_trees.html http://blogsw.solidwastemag.com/2011/08/a_teenager_invents_solar_trees.html The Regional Municipalities of Durham and York in Ontario recently broke ground on their new Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC), a state-of-the-art, energy-from-waste (EFW) facility that was made possible due to funding from the federal Gas Tax Fund. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://niagara-gazette.com/local/x601182489/Worker-injured-in-Friday-night-chemical-fire http://niagara-gazette.com/local/x601182489/Worker-injured-in-Friday-night-chemical-fire TOWN OF NIAGARA — Authorities say a plant worker was injured when about 4,500 of pounds of aluminum powder exploded in a railroad car at Stollberg Inc. on Witmer Road. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/continental-cargo-and-united-cargo-to-merge-operations/20017898387.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/continental-cargo-and-united-cargo-to-merge-operations/20017898387.htm Continental Cargo and United Cargo are to merge their operations under the name United Cargo, IFW can exclusively reveal. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news127843.html http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news127843.html The European Commission has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on European Union (EU) imports of vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) from the US. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.icis.com/Articles/2011/08/13/9484997/news-focus-braskem-mulls-feedstocks.html http://www.icis.com/Articles/2011/08/13/9484997/news-focus-braskem-mulls-feedstocks.html Chief executive sees increased flexibility and supply stability in wake of Dow purchase and sees more acquisitions ahead Sat, 13 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/08/04/nigeria.oil.cleanup/index.html http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/08/04/nigeria.oil.cleanup/index.html Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) -- Restoration of Nigeria's environmentally devastated oil-producing Niger Delta region could take up to 30 years, cost $1 billion and become the largest cleanup operation in history, the United Nations said Thursday. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/msha/MSHA20111178.htm http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/msha/MSHA20111178.htm ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration today announced the availability of $1 million in safety and health training grants to help identify, avoid and prevent unsafe working conditions in and around mines. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/another-cargo-aircraft-carrying-batteries-crashes/20017892439.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/another-cargo-aircraft-carrying-batteries-crashes/20017892439.htm Another cargo aircraft carrying lithium batteries caught fire and crashed, killing both pilots. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.icis.com/Articles/2011/07/18/9478034/icisaccenture-survey-reveals-agility-key-for-chemical-companies-in-a-volatile.html http://www.icis.com/Articles/2011/07/18/9478034/icisaccenture-survey-reveals-agility-key-for-chemical-companies-in-a-volatile.html ICIS/Accenture survey reveals agility key for chemical companies in a volatile marketplace Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/leakproofness.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/leakproofness.htm NACD has learned that U.S. Department of Transportation enforcement personnel have advised facilities of their interpretation that the hazardous materials regulations (HMR) require leakproofness tests on already tested new intermediate bulk container (IBC) inner bottles. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/opa/OPA20111280.htm http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/opa/OPA20111280.htm OPA News Release: 08/25/2011 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news125425.html http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news125425.html The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has extended anti-dumping measures on imports of trichloroethylene from Russia and Japan for another five years, starting 22 July. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/misc_hazards.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/misc_hazards.htm Regulatory Update – DOT Publishes Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials Amendments Final Rule Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/nova-scotia-to-regulate-fur-industrys-waste-discharges/1000526939/ http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/nova-scotia-to-regulate-fur-industrys-waste-discharges/1000526939/ The Nova Scotia (N.S.) government is seeking public input on a draft regulation that will improve waste management in the province's fur farming industry. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/25000-jobs-saved-as-yrc-restructure-goes-ahead/20017890872.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/25000-jobs-saved-as-yrc-restructure-goes-ahead/20017890872.htm Fresh investment and new CEO and management team rescues threatened US trucking giant Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/schenker-axes-us-air-fleet/20017890873.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/schenker-axes-us-air-fleet/20017890873.htm Operator will phase-out inherited aircraft in shake-up of underperforming logistics unit Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/ontario-diverts-48-000-tires-in-recycling-blitz/1000521960/ http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/ontario-diverts-48-000-tires-in-recycling-blitz/1000521960/ Ontarians took another step towards turning black to green, when more than 48,000 used tires were collected following a weekend recycling blitz organized by Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) and the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) in late May 2011. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/sea/record-containership-capacity-to-hit-the-market-next-year/20017887237.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/sea/record-containership-capacity-to-hit-the-market-next-year/20017887237.htm Lines will receive 230 new ships, capable of carrying 1.5 million teu, despite warnings of overcapacity. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/business-is-looking-up-for-air-carriers/20017889399.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/business-is-looking-up-for-air-carriers/20017889399.htm Air carriers' expectations of profitability over the coming year have improved, thanks to stabilising fuel prices and a pick-up in demand. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.tankstoragemag.com/industry_news.php?item_id=3842 http://www.tankstoragemag.com/industry_news.php?item_id=3842 Koch Pipeline, a petrochemical transportation company, and NuStar Energy have signed an agreement to put the Pettus South Pipeline back into operation, transporting crude oil to Corpus Christi in Texas, US. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.thecompliancecenter.com/news/press-releases/2011/edmonton.htm?id=rsslink http://www.thecompliancecenter.com/news/press-releases/2011/edmonton.htm?id=rsslink ICC Compliance Center is excited to announce that effective 29 July 11, its Edmonton Branch is moving to a new and improved location. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://community.chemicalprocessing.com/content/chemical-companies-warned-about-fraudulent-letters-fbi http://community.chemicalprocessing.com/content/chemical-companies-warned-about-fraudulent-letters-fbi The FBI is warning members of the chemical industry, especially chemical companies, to beware of these fraudulent letters and critical of all requests to help maintain chemical security, even from what may appear to be a government agency. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/endocrine.htm http://multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/endocrine.htm Legislative Update – Bill to Study and Ban Uses of Endocrine Disruptors Introduced Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/glymes.htm http://multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/glymes.htm Regulatory Update – EPA Proposes Significant New Use Rule for 14 Chemicals Classified as Glymes Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.chemweek.com/home/top_of_the_news/36064.html http://www.chemweek.com/home/top_of_the_news/36064.html ICC now offers a free informational webinar for The Globally Harmonized System (GHS). Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:12:00 MDT http://www.joc.com/cargo-airlines/faa-proposes-689800-fedex-hazmat-fine http://www.joc.com/cargo-airlines/faa-proposes-689800-fedex-hazmat-fine Agency says express carrier failed to notify pilots of hazardous shipments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:41:00 GMT http://www.thecompliancecenter.com/web_forms/ghs_booklet.php http://www.thecompliancecenter.com/web_forms/ghs_booklet.php ICC now offers a free informational webinar for The Globally Harmonized System (GHS). Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://chemicalwatch.com/7917/us-judge-denies-styrene-groups-request-for-preliminary-injunction-against-12th-roc http://chemicalwatch.com/7917/us-judge-denies-styrene-groups-request-for-preliminary-injunction-against-12th-roc US judge denies styrene group's request for preliminary injunction against 12th RoC Wed, 06 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/071211BPA.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/071211BPA.htm State update — Delaware becomes latest state to ban BPA in children's products Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/071211HTC.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/071211HTC.htm Legislative update — House Transportation Committee releases highway proposal with hazardous materials title Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/071211DEA.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/071211DEA.htm Regulatory update — DEA proposes registration fee increases for Diversion Control Program Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/071211DHS.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/071211DHS.htm Regulatory update — DHS revises tier assignments for hundreds of facilities Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/071211FMCSA.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/071211FMCSA.htm Regulatory update — FMCSA publishes corrections to commercial license testing and learner's permit final rule. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/orbis-to-manufacture-new-deca-bromine-free-reusable-plastic-pallets/1000512620/ http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/orbis-to-manufacture-new-deca-bromine-free-reusable-plastic-pallets/1000512620/ ORBIS Corporation, a manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, recently announced that it has received approval from Factory Mutual Insurance (FM) for a new fire-retardant material, free of deca-bromine, for use in its family of FM-approved, fire retardant pallets. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/industry-activists-challenge-epas-definition-of-waste/1000512621/ http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/industry-activists-challenge-epas-definition-of-waste/1000512621/ As reported by the U.S.-based Waste Business Journal (www.wastebusinessjournal.com), EPA's recent rule defining materials as either solid waste or fuel, which determines which pollution control rules apply to facilities that use them, is being challenged by both industry and environmentalists. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/rona-launches-paint-recycling-program-in-western-canada/1000512672/ http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/rona-launches-paint-recycling-program-in-western-canada/1000512672/ RONA inc., the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, renovation and gardening products, continues to lead the way in helping Canadians reduce their environmental impact with the launch of its in-store paint recovery program in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.bizmology.com/2011/07/12/landfills-run-summer-camps-for-kids/ http://www.bizmology.com/2011/07/12/landfills-run-summer-camps-for-kids/ With the space program running down, kids need a new venue for letting their imaginations run deep and wide. And landfills have just the thing. That's right, children – forget space camp. Now it's dump camp! Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://media-newswire.com/release_1155788.html http://media-newswire.com/release_1155788.html Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today proposed significant reforms to a Bush-era rule that stripped federal oversight of companies that handle 1.5 million tons of hazardous waste each year. Thu, 7 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/2011-canadian-waste-recycling-expo-heading-to-montreal/1000512690 http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/2011-canadian-waste-recycling-expo-heading-to-montreal/1000512690 The 2011 Canadian Waste and Recycling Expo (CWRE) will be held at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal in Montreal, Quebec on November 9 and 10, 2011. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/kn-the-world-number-one-last-year/20017887641.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/kn-the-world-number-one-last-year/20017887641.htm Kuehne + Nagel (KN) was the world's largest forwarder in 2010, in terms of combined air and sea freight revenues, with DHL in second place. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/industry-activists-challenge-epas-definition-of-waste/1000512621 http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/industry-activists-challenge-epas-definition-of-waste/1000512621 EPA's recent rule defining materials as either solid waste or fuel, which determines which pollution control rules apply to facilities that use them, is being challenged by both industry and environmentalists. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:06:00 EDT http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/buffalo/article487077.ece http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/buffalo/article487077.ece Thick black plumes of smoke continue to billow from Niagara Lubricant on Chandler Street today as firefighters work to extinguish a blaze that appears to have gutted the industrial building. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:13:00 EDT http://www.che.com/only_on_che/latest_news/global-chemical-industry-output-expected-to-grow-acc-mid-year-report-says_8230.html http://www.che.com/only_on_che/latest_news/global-chemical-industry-output-expected-to-grow-acc-mid-year-report-says_8230.html Total output for the global chemical industry is expected to grow by 4.8% in 2011, 5.3% in 2012, and 4.7% in 2013, according to forecasts in the mid-year economic report from the American Chemistry Council. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2011/07/01/what-is-hazardous.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2011/07/01/what-is-hazardous.aspx There are thousands, if not millions, of chemical substances in the world's marketplace, and in our homes, schools, churches, workplaces, public facilities and in the ambient environment. Chemicals are found everywhere. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.9news.com/dontmiss/205964/630/Aging-acid-found-in-memorabilia-could-explode-if-moved http://www.9news.com/dontmiss/205964/630/Aging-acid-found-in-memorabilia-could-explode-if-moved DENVER - Bomb squads along the Front Range have been visiting some unlikely places: museums and the homes of collectors. The same volatile chemical keeps turning up. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://eponline.com/articles/2011/06/24/toxic-compounds-in-groundwater.aspx?admgarea=News http://eponline.com/articles/2011/06/24/toxic-compounds-in-groundwater.aspx?admgarea=News Vinyl chloride is a cancer causing compound formed from solvents in groundwater systems under anaerobic conditions. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/mandatory_reporting.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/mandatory_reporting.htm On June 22, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to change the list of industries subject to injury and illness recording and reporting requirements. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2011/06/Daily%20Articles/Safety%20Based%20on%20Ethics.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2011/06/Daily%20Articles/Safety%20Based%20on%20Ethics.htm Can the "Golden Rule" be used as the basis for developing and implementing safety programs in the workplace without negatively affecting the bottom line? Yes, but it is up to safety professionals to have the moral courage to embrace ethical, not just regulatory, standards. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.tankstoragemag.com/industry_news.php?item_id=3768 http://www.tankstoragemag.com/industry_news.php?item_id=3768 Valero, a manufacturer and marketer of fuels, has acquired oil major Chevron's Louisville and Lexington product terminals in the US. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ohscanada.com/news/campaign-takes-aim-at-road-safety-in-british-columbia/1000486087/ http://www.ohscanada.com/news/campaign-takes-aim-at-road-safety-in-british-columbia/1000486087/ A group of organizations concerned about road safety in British Columbia has launched a campaign aimed at reducing the number of injuries and fatalities of roadside workers. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:26:00 EDT http://www.hazmatmag.com/news/dhl-launches-new-environmental-service/1000494445/ http://www.hazmatmag.com/news/dhl-launches-new-environmental-service/1000494445/ DHL Supply Chain recently unveiled the launch of a new environmental services offering -- DHL Envirosolutions. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:12:00 EDT http://www.buffalonews.com/business/article452079.ece http://www.buffalonews.com/business/article452079.ece Niagara Falls company invents new process that could transform energy tech. Sun, 12 Jun 2011 08:42:00 EDT http://www.cleanlink.com/CleanLinkMinute/details.asp?id=27012 http://www.cleanlink.com/CleanLinkMinute/details.asp?id=27012 There is increased demand for battery-powered equipment, thanks to it's safety features and indoor air attributes. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:18:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd2/062311challenge.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd2/062311challenge.htm Andrew Lingenfelter, an eighth-grader from Seneca Valley Middle School in Evans City, Penn., was crowned champion of the Chemical Educational Foundation's (CEF's) National You Be The Chemist Challenge in an exciting competition June 20 in Philadelphia. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/clear-modifications-guideamendment12-1114.htm http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/clear-modifications-guideamendment12-1114.htm Transport Canada has made a guide describing the proposed amendments in amendment 12. Fri, 20 May 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://eponline.com/articles/2011/06/15/epa-seeks-small-business-participation-on-wastewater-discharge-rule-for-steam-electric-power-plants.aspx?admgarea=mag http://eponline.com/articles/2011/06/15/epa-seeks-small-business-participation-on-wastewater-discharge-rule-for-steam-electric-power-plants.aspx?admgarea=mag EPA is inviting small businesses to nominate representatives to participate in a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.hazmatmag.com/news/us-adds-formaldehyde-to-list-of-carcinogens/1000473080/ http://www.hazmatmag.com/news/us-adds-formaldehyde-to-list-of-carcinogens/1000473080/ As reported by Reuters, the U.S. government has added formaldehyde, a substance found in plastics and other commonly used products, to a list of known carcinogens and warned that the chemical styrene might cause cancer. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/one-billion-litres-of-used-oil-diverted-in-alberta/1000473087/ http://www.solidwastemag.com/news/one-billion-litres-of-used-oil-diverted-in-alberta/1000473087/ Albertans have recycled one billion litres of used lubricating oil thanks to the province's used oil recycling program. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2011/06/10/osha-sees-significant-savings-from-updated-regs.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2011/06/10/osha-sees-significant-savings-from-updated-regs.aspx The items included in OSHA's final rule updating some of its standards may not be big individually, but collectively they will reduce the paper work burden on covered employers by 1.85 million hours while saving them more than $45 million annually, the agency announced. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.pulpandpapercanada.com/news/ontario-research-partners-focus-on-chemicals-from-poplar/1000470655/ http://www.pulpandpapercanada.com/news/ontario-research-partners-focus-on-chemicals-from-poplar/1000470655/ CRIBE is providing $3 million for an innovative partnership between Lakehead University's Biorefining Research Initiative (LU) and G2 BioChem in Chatham, Ont. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://chemicalwatch.com/7548/us-epa-amends-regulatory-text-for-tsca-significant-new-use-notification http://chemicalwatch.com/7548/us-epa-amends-regulatory-text-for-tsca-significant-new-use-notification The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has amended the procedure for requests for modification or revocation of Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 5 significant new use notification (SNUN) requirements by establishing electronic submission requirements. Mon, 30 May 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_stinky_town http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_stinky_town Students at Saul Martinez Elementary School had just piled in from recess when the principal began to field alarming calls: a powerful, propane-like stench had swept over the school grounds and was bringing children and teachers alike to their knees. Mon, 23 May 2011 05:02:00 EDT http://www.solidwastemag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000430980 http://www.solidwastemag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000430980 As reported by the U.S.-based Waste Business Journal (www.wastebusinessjournal.com), environmental groups, including the Center for Biological Diversity, the Conservation Law Foundation and the Natural Resources Council of Maine, filed suit in April 2011 over EPA's plan to exempt biomass-fired and other biogenic fuel sources from having to meet first-time greenhouse gas (GHG) permitting rules, claiming that the agency does not have the authority to retroactively exclude biomass facilities from the rules' scope. Mon, 16 May 2011 13:55:00 EDT http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/AAR%20alert.htm http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/nacd/AAR%20alert.htm On May 4, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) issued the following alert to its members: "AAR has been notified by Exxon-Mobil that it recently received a hopper car at its Baton Rouge, Louisiana facility that had a razor blade strategically placed in the eye of the air brake release rod..." Tue, 17 May 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.buffalonews.com/business/article414021.ece http://www.buffalonews.com/business/article414021.ece A federal safety agency plans to fine DuPont and a contractor nearly $117,000 for 17 "serious" violations following a probe into a fatal chemical explosion last November at the DuPont plant in the Town of Tonawanda, officials announced this morning. Thu, 05 May 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://ohsinsider.com/do-diligence/the-gulf-oil-spill-a-year-later http://ohsinsider.com/do-diligence/the-gulf-oil-spill-a-year-later A year ago today, there was an explosion on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico that killed 11 workers and led to a huge oil spill. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://ohsinsider.com/do-diligence/april-28-national-day-of-mourning http://ohsinsider.com/do-diligence/april-28-national-day-of-mourning In Canada, approximately three workers die on the job every day and more than 900,000 workplace injuries are reported every year. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news117274.html?WT.mc_id=DN_News http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news117274.html?WT.mc_id=DN_News Dow Chemical is planning to build an ethylene plant on the US Gulf coast, which is expected to start in 2017. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2011/03/Daily%20Articles/Cabot%20Pledges%20Support%20for%20Japan.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2011/03/Daily%20Articles/Cabot%20Pledges%20Support%20for%20Japan.htm Cabot Corp., a specialty chemical provider, has pledged $500,000 to support earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan, company officials announced today. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2011/04/11/osha-niosh-highlight-safe-practices-for-handling-hazardous-drugs.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2011/04/11/osha-niosh-highlight-safe-practices-for-handling-hazardous-drugs.aspx Hospital and health care employers were reminded recently that hazardous drugs such as antineoplastic drugs can pose serious job-related health risks to workers if proper precautions are not used in handling the drugs. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.joc.com/maritime/ocean-carriers-cancel-more-japan-services http://www.joc.com/maritime/ocean-carriers-cancel-more-japan-services OOCL eliminated stops at the Tokyo and Nagoya ports on Friday, and other ocean carriers added cargo restrictions and changed ship routings around Japan as the country struggled with badly damaged infrastructure and ongoing radiation leaks from a crippled nuclear plant. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:00:00 EDT http://www.thecompliancecenter.com/news/compliance-news/2011/march11.htm http://www.thecompliancecenter.com/news/compliance-news/2011/march11.htm MIDDLETON, MA -- State and federal investigators are investigating the cause of an explosion at the Bostik adhesives manufacturing plant in Middleton, Mass Sunday night, which left four workers injured. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2011/03/Daily%20Articles/Blast%20at%20Chemical%20Plant%20in%20MAss%20injures%20four.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2011/03/Daily%20Articles/Blast%20at%20Chemical%20Plant%20in%20MAss%20injures%20four.htm MIDDLETON, MA -- State and federal investigators are investigating the cause of an explosion at the Bostik adhesives manufacturing plant in Middleton, Mass Sunday night, which left four workers injured. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2011/03/Daily%20Articles/Situation%20Deteriorates%20at%20Nuclear%20Facility%20in%20Japan.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2011/03/Daily%20Articles/Situation%20Deteriorates%20at%20Nuclear%20Facility%20in%20Japan.htm FUKUSHIMA, Japan -- The nuclear reactor situation in Japan has deteriorated significantly after two more explosions occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on March 15, according to Stratfor, a provider of global intelligence analysis. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:05:00 EDT http://eponline.com/articles/2011/03/07/socma-welcomes-extension-of-chemical-security-rules.aspx http://eponline.com/articles/2011/03/07/socma-welcomes-extension-of-chemical-security-rules.aspx The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) welcomed the introduction of legislation that would reauthorize chemical facility security standards, thereby preserving the progress companies across the country have made toward safeguarding their facilities against attack. Mon, 7 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2011/03/03/dot-issues-tougher-hazmat-shipping-rule.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2011/03/03/dot-issues-tougher-hazmat-shipping-rule.aspx The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced that Department inspectors will now have greater authority when it comes to ensuring the safety of hazardous materials in the stream of transportation. Thu, 3 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/iata-has-gloomier-outlook-for-air-freight/20017854002.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/iata-has-gloomier-outlook-for-air-freight/20017854002.htm The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has downgraded its profit expectations for the air freight industry this year because of a spike in the price of oil. Thu, 3 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://content.usatoday.com/communities/sciencefair/index http://content.usatoday.com/communities/sciencefair/index Turns out they're part of the U.S. Hazard Communication Standard created by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, to help workers on job sites understand what hazardous materials they're dealing with and how to handle with them. Tue, 1 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.joc.com/government-regulation/con-way-freight-helps-capture-alleged-terrorist http://www.joc.com/government-regulation/con-way-freight-helps-capture-alleged-terrorist U.S. authorities say a Saudi national arrested in Texas for allegedly plotting terror attacks was caught shipping explosive chemicals through domestic trucking networks. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=12457 http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=12457 The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a $227,500 civil penalty against Dover Chemical Corporation of Dover, Ohio, for alleged violations of federal hazardous materials regulations. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.coatingsworld.com/contents/view/31429x http://www.coatingsworld.com/contents/view/31429 Fueled by an increased interest in the DIY segment, as well as the development of higher performance waterborne formulations, the wood coatings market has shown some tentative signs of recovery. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:15:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/Articles/2011/02/01/What-Can-Go-Wrong-in-Confined-Space-Rescues.aspx http://ohsonline.com/Articles/2011/02/01/What-Can-Go-Wrong-in-Confined-Space-Rescues.aspx In any confined space rescue, some common denominators should be established immediately, including air monitoring. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:15:00 EDT http://www.peta.org/b/thepetafiles/archive/2011/01/27/victory-dot-promotes-non-animal-tests.aspx?c=weekly_enews http://www.peta.org/b/thepetafiles/archive/2011/01/27/victory-dot-promotes-non-animal-tests.aspx?c=weekly_enews In response to pressure from PETA and thousands of supporters, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has just issued a new rule promoting the use of non-animal testing methods to replace the use of rabbits in cruel skin corrosion tests. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.oagcargo.com/News-Events/Press-Releases/2011/New-IATA-ICAO-and-OAG-web-solution-puts-latest-Dangerous-Goods-by-Air-regulations-online http://www.oagcargo.com/News-Events/Press-Releases/2011/New-IATA-ICAO-and-OAG-web-solution-puts-latest-Dangerous-Goods-by-Air-regulations-online Airlines, freight forwarders and shippers can now gain faster access to the latest regulations and information for the carriage of dangerous goods by air with the launch of 'DG Online' by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and Official Airline Guide Cargo, a division of UBM Aviation (OAG Cargo). Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:00:00 EDT http://www.joc.com/government-regulation/us-canada-pursue-trade-security-overhaul http://www.joc.com/government-regulation/us-canada-pursue-trade-security-overhaul Obama, Harper call for integrated border, cargo security strategy. Fri, 4 Feb 2011 08:43:00 EDT http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41477580/ns/us_news-life/ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41477580/ns/us_news-life/ MONT BELVIEU, Texas — Explosions and fire ripped through a Houston-area petroleum plant, leaving one person unaccounted for Tuesday afternoon, officials said. Tue, 8 Feb 2011 17:31:12 EDT http://www.ccohs.ca/newsletters/hsreport/issues/2011/01/ezine.html#tipstools http://www.ccohs.ca/newsletters/hsreport/issues/2011/01/ezine.html#tipstools MSDSs are important for keeping your workers safe. The MSDS also describes how to safely use, store and handle the product and what to do in an emergency. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:43:00 EDT http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2011/01/18/States-to-tackle-chemical-safety-issues/UPI-64421295394225/ http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2011/01/18/States-to-tackle-chemical-safety-issues/UPI-64421295394225/ WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Legislators in 30 states say they will announce bills to protect children and families from harmful chemicals in household products. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:43:00 EDT http://www.joc.com/government-regulation/obama-orders-review-us-regulations http://www.joc.com/government-regulation/obama-orders-review-us-regulations President Obama ordered federal agencies to come up with plans in the next four months to review regulations already on the books and to develop science-based rules that promote "economic growth, innovation, competitiveness and job creation." Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:24:00 EDT http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/07/AR2011010702569.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/07/AR2011010702569.html VERNON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--Crews worked overnight to clear up hydrochloric acid that leaked from a tank car after a train derailed in mid-Michigan, and 35 people who were evacuated from nearby homes should be allowed to return later Friday, officials said. Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:12:00 EDT http://www.prlog.org/11198045-ghs-oshas-hazard-communication-standard-is-here-final-action-august-2011.html http://www.prlog.org/11198045-ghs-oshas-hazard-communication-standard-is-here-final-action-august-2011.html GHS, OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires chemical manufacturers and importers to evaluate the hazards of the chemicals they produce or import, and prepare labels and material safety data sheets. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:45:00 EDT http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/topics/hos-proposed/statement.aspx http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/topics/hos-proposed/statement.aspx WASHINGTON--The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today issued a regulatory proposal that would revise hours-of-service (HOS) requirements for commercial truck drivers. Fri, 24 Dec 2010 08:53:00 EDT http://bulktransporter.com/management/trends/economic-outlook-improving-acc-report-1220 http://bulktransporter.com/management/trends/economic-outlook-improving-acc-report-1220 The outlook for the US chemicals manufacturing sector is improving gradually and global production is set to increase in the coming year, thanks in part to dramatic growth in export markets for the products of chemistry, according to the 2010 Year-End Situation and Outlook, a report released by the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:20:00 EDT http://fleetowner.com/management/news/dot-total-ban-trucks-buses-1217 http://fleetowner.com/management/news/dot-total-ban-trucks-buses-1217 The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing new regulations that would completely ban all hand-held cell phone use by truck and bus drivers while operating commercial vehicles. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:21:00 EDT http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101213/ap_on_sc/eu_ukraine_chernobyl_tourism http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101213/ap_on_sc/eu_ukraine_chernobyl_tourism KIEV, Ukraine--Want a better understanding of the world's worst nuclear disaster? Come tour the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Beginning next year, Ukraine plans to open up the sealed zone around the Chernobyl reactor to visitors who wish to learn more about the tragedy that occurred nearly a quarter of a century ago, the Emergency Situations Ministry said Monday. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:29:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/12/04/chemstewards-2010-performance-improvement-awards-presented.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/12/04/chemstewards-2010-performance-improvement-awards-presented.aspx Three facilities were honored with Gold Awards during the Dec. 6 presentation in New York City. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:42:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/12/01/the-many-faces-of-fire-hazards-in-industrial-settings.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/12/01/the-many-faces-of-fire-hazards-in-industrial-settings.aspx Because damage can be widespread and severe, responders need effective and rapid consequence modeling of the hazardous materials emanating from a fire. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:13:00 EDT http://www.ohscanada.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000394640 http://www.ohscanada.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000394640 LONDON, Ont.--A teacher and three students were taken to hospital with laceration injuries after a chemical explosion at a Catholic high school in southwestern Ontario. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:48:00 EDT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news104102.html http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news104102.html The EU's European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has reached its first deadline and completed registration of 4,300 chemical substances under its REACH chemicals regulation. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 11:47:00 EDT http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101206/ap_on_re_us/us_explosive_house http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101206/ap_on_re_us/us_explosive_house ESCONDIDO, Calif.--Neighbors gasped when authorities showed them photos of the inside of the Southern California ranch-style home: Crates of grenades, mason jars of white, explosive powder and jugs of volatile chemicals that are normally the domain of suicide bombers. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:14:00 EDT http://fleetowner.com/news/trucking_safety/fmcsa-final-rule-banning-texting-interstate-1201/ http://fleetowner.com/news/trucking_safety/fmcsa-final-rule-banning-texting-interstate-1201/ Today the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rulemaking that prohibits texting by commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers while operating in interstate commerce. The agency also imposed sanctions to put enforcement teeth into the rule. These include civil penalties as well as disqualifying violators from operating CMVs in interstate commerce. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:58:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/11/29/epa-adds-16-chemicals-to-epcra-list.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/11/29/epa-adds-16-chemicals-to-epcra-list.aspx EPA published a final rule Nov. 26 adding 16 chemicals to the EPCRA section 313 list of toxic chemicals, as the agency had proposed in April. Each of the 16 chemicals meets the listing criteria under EPCRA section 313(d)(2)(B)--the chronic human health effects criteria--the agency determined. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:13:00 EDT http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dangerous_goods/Documents/DGR52_PI%20Transition%20Guidance.pdf http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/dangerous_goods/Documents/DGR52_PI%20Transition%20Guidance.pdf The packing instructions in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)'s Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (and consequently the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations) have been the subject of an extensive review by the ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel (DGP) over the last four years. These changes are now published in Section 5 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:48:00 EDT http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=12160 http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=12160 WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a $168,000 civil penalty against Radiology Corporation of America, Inc., of Delray Beach, Fla., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:13:00 EDT http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=12159 http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=12159 WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a $140,000 civil penalty against K-Mart, Inc., of Royal Oak, Mich., for allegedly violating Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:12:00 EDT http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/safo/all_safos/media/2010/SAFO10017.pdf http://www.faa.gov/other_visit/aviation_industry/airline_operators/airline_safety/safo/all_safos/media/2010/SAFO10017.pdf Purpose: To alert operators to the recent findings from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) William Hughes Technical Center testing results from April 2010 to September 2010. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), in coordination with the FAA, is considering the best course of action to address the risk posed by lithium batteries. In the interim, carriers should consider adopting the actions recommended at the end of this document. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:52:00 EDT http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/tonawanda/article246922.ece http://www.buffalonews.com/city/communities/tonawanda/article246922.ece One person was killed and another was injured when a storage tank exploded late this morning outside the DuPont production plant in the Town of Tonawanda, town police reported. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:55:00 EDT http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000391558 http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000391558 Safety-Kleen Canada Inc., Canada's largest collector and re-refiner of used motor oil, recently broke ground on a $26-million expansion to its used oil re-refinery in Breslau, Ontario. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:31:00 EDT http://www.ohscanada.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000389018 http://www.ohscanada.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000389018 MONTREAL (The Canadian Press)--Two workers were burned by hot steam Friday while cleaning equipment at Shell's closed refinery in Montreal. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:34:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/Articles/2010/10/01/Automated-MSDS-Distribution.aspx http://ohsonline.com/Articles/2010/10/01/Automated-MSDS-Distribution.aspx The new requirements will be a compliance burden for many businesses. Automated distribution is the "Easy Button" for HazCom compliance. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:34:00 EDT http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000388188 http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000388188 As reported by Reuters, a toxic red sludge spill from an alumina plant in western Hungary that occurred on October 4, 2010 has reached a side branch of the Danube, a major European waterway, the spokesman for Hungary's disaster agency says. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:00:00 EDT http://niagara-gazette.com/local/x921679439/Falls-Norampac-hit-with-OSHA-fines-in-wake-of-workers-death http://niagara-gazette.com/local/x921679439/Falls-Norampac-hit-with-OSHA-fines-in-wake-of-workers-death NIAGARA FALLS--The owners of a Niagara Falls paper mill are facing fines for workplace safety violations in the wake of the death of an employee who was crushed while on the job earlier this year. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:14:00 EDT http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/local/article/95453--train-derailment-near-parry-sound http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/local/article/95453--train-derailment-near-parry-sound Police evacuated an area just south of Parry Sound, Ont. after a train, reportedly transporting propane, derailed Friday morning. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:44:00 EDT http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100915/ap_on_bi_ge/us_pipeline_safety http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100915/ap_on_bi_ge/us_pipeline_safety WASHINGTON--Federal oversight of the nation's pipelines would be tightened and penalties for some violations more than doubled under an Obama administration plan sent to Congress Wednesday in response to a deadly explosion in California and a major oil spill in Michigan. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:43:00 EDT http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704285104575492212976583750.html http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704285104575492212976583750.html Federal officials are poised to substantially tighten restrictions on transporting lithium batteries in U.S. cargo planes, according to people familiar with the details, after an apparent cargo fire resulted in the crash of a United Parcel Service Inc. jet in Dubai. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:42:00 EDT http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/publications-bulletins-ethanolgasoline-1105.htm http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/publications-bulletins-ethanolgasoline-1105.htm Transport Canada advises shippers and carriers of the shipping names and UN numbers they should use in Canada for fuel mixtures of ethanol (or ethyl alcohol) and gasoline; and emergency responders on how to treat spills and fires involving these mixtures. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:38:00 EDT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news95248.html http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news95248.html Researchers at Iowa State University have discovered a way to produce high-value chemicals such as propylene from biomass instead of petroleum. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:17:00 EDT http://www.ohscanada.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000383840 http://www.ohscanada.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000383840 VANCOUVER (Canadian OH&S News)--Forest fires burning across British Columbia have sparked workplace concerns as employers grapple with the occupational and economic impact of the natural disasters. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:30:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/08/Daily%20Articles/CSB%20Seeing%20too%20many%20ammonia%20releases.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/08/Daily%20Articles/CSB%20Seeing%20too%20many%20ammonia%20releases.htm WASHINGTON--A three-member assessment team led by Johnnie Banks from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has deployed to the scene of Monday's anhydrous ammonia release at Millard Refrigerated Services, a warehouse and distribution center in Theodore, Ala., 15 miles south of Mobile. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:27:00 EDT http://www.nacd.com/news/pressdetail.aspx?pressID=487 http://www.nacd.com/news/pressdetail.aspx?pressID=487 Brenntag North America, Inc. headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania is the recipient of NACD's 2010 Responsible Distribution Excellence Award, the National Association of Chemical Distributors announced today. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:45:00 EDT http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000382896 http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000382896 On August 18, 2010, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty made several changes to his Cabinet, including the appointment of a new environment minister. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:02:00 EDT http://www.ohscanada.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000382849 http://www.ohscanada.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000382849 The 24-hour highway safety blitz targeting commercial vehicles wrapped up Thursday morning. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/transports-environmental-performance-lags-behind-other-sectors/20017802498.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/transports-environmental-performance-lags-behind-other-sectors/20017802498.htm The transport industry is lagging behind other sectors in offsetting greenhouse gases and could have a long-term impact on climate change unless more steps are taken, according to a new report. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:52:00 EDT http://www.tankstoragemag.com/industry_news.php?item_id=2482 http://www.tankstoragemag.com/industry_news.php?item_id=2482 In Pennsylvania approximately 13,000 gallons of an oil-water mixture spilled into the Shenango River after workers from Duferco Farrell attempted to transfer oil from one storage tank to a second. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:11:00 EDT http://www.9and10news.com/Category/Story/?id=247390&cID=2 http://www.9and10news.com/Category/Story/?id=247390&cID=2 LANSING, Mich. (AP)--The company whose pipeline is responsible for a massive oil spill last month in a Michigan river has been fined $2.4 million over a 2007 case in Minnesota. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:43:00 EDT http://www.9and10news.com/Category/Story/?id=246366&cID=1 http://www.9and10news.com/Category/Story/?id=246366&cID=1 A Hazmat team had to be called onto a Traverse City bus after a strange smell was detected. It all began when passengers started feeling light-headed and felt a burning sensation in their eyes from what is being called a "sweet, perfume like" smell. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:42:00 EDT http://michiganmessenger.com/40744/pipeline-spill-underlines-fears-of-new-tar-sands-development http://michiganmessenger.com/40744/pipeline-spill-underlines-fears-of-new-tar-sands-development The type of oil that flowed through the Enbridge pipeline when it ruptured in Calhoun County on July 25 is far more damaging to the environment than regular crude at every stage, from extraction to refining, and poses higher risks when spilled into lakes and rivers. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:41:00 EDT http://www.conferenceboard.ca/documents.aspx?did=3661 http://www.conferenceboard.ca/documents.aspx?did=3661 This report summarizes the results of a two-year research project that examined the impact of literacy skills on health and safety in the workplace. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:40:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/08/Daily%20Articles/OSHA%20Seeks%20input%20on%20hazardous%20chemicals%20in%20need%20of%20action.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/08/Daily%20Articles/OSHA%20Seeks%20input%20on%20hazardous%20chemicals%20in%20need%20of%20action.htm WASHINGTON--OSHA seeks stakeholder input in identifying hazardous chemicals for which OSHA should develop exposure reduction strategies. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:03:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/08/Daily%20Articles/CSB%20Commends%20NFPA%20action%20on%20indoor%20gas%20purging.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/08/Daily%20Articles/CSB%20Commends%20NFPA%20action%20on%20indoor%20gas%20purging.htm WASHINGTON--The Chemical Safety Board is commending the National Fire Protection Association for an emergency change it has made to the National Fuel Gas Code, addressing the cause of the gatal June 2009 blast at the ConAgra Slim Jim Plant in North Carolina. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:02:00 EDT http://www.ohscanada.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000381562 http://www.ohscanada.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000381562 EDMONTON--After enduring ongoing criticism of occupational health and safety enforcement in the province, Alberta Employment and Immigration (AEI) has announced a 10-point plan to improve safety compliance, enforcement, planning and education. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:36:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/08/12/bp-pays-fine-for-texas-city-failures.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/08/12/bp-pays-fine-for-texas-city-failures.aspx The company also agreed to spend at least $500 million on safety measures at its Texas City plant. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:14:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/container-volumes-set-fair-for-a-bumper-third-quarter/20017801399.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/container-volumes-set-fair-for-a-bumper-third-quarter/20017801399.htm Forwarders, carriers, ports and airports are set to enjoy a record third quarter, as the container industry has yet to fully benefit from inventory re-stocking, according to Macquarie Equities Research. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:38:00 EDT http://www.labmanager.com/stips.asp?ID=134 http://www.labmanager.com/stips.asp?ID=134 When conducting experiments with hazards or potential hazards, ask yourself these four questions. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:43:00 EDT http://nacd.com/newlook/home.aspx http://nacd.com/newlook/home.aspx The newly released logomarks for Responsible Distribution and the Responsible Distribution Verification Seal are intended to project a clear and consistent idea of what this program represents, while being technically reproducible across a wide range of applications. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:59:00 EDT http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/about/outreach/cargo-tank-video.aspx http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/about/outreach/cargo-tank-video.aspx The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in association with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and industry partners, created this tool as a training aid for commercial drivers of cargo tank motor vehicles transporting hazardous materials. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:56:00 EDT http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_694458.html http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_694458.html About 50 homes in the North Hills were evacuated Wednesday when a chemical tanker flipped on an Interstate 279 ramp and leaked a corrosive liquid used for pollution control, authorities said. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:19:00 EDT http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=11678 http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=11678 WASHINGTON--The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing civil penalties ranging from $54,000 to $91,000 against 11 companies for alleged violations of Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:20:00 EDT http://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/tdg-eng/transportingbatteries.pdf http://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/tdg-eng/transportingbatteries.pdf This bulletin is divided into 9 items and addresses batteries regulated under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:12:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/tsa-aims-for-100-us-air-cargo-screening-by-2013/20017797531.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/tsa-aims-for-100-us-air-cargo-screening-by-2013/20017797531.htm Screening cargo on domestic and US outbound international passenger planes became mandatory yesterday, but the TSA was unable to enforce the rules for inbound cargo in time for the deadline in accordance with the requirements of the 9/11 Act of 2007. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:28:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2006/07/the-dos--donts-of-first-aid-compliance.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2006/07/the-dos--donts-of-first-aid-compliance.aspx What is OSHA First Aid? Compliance can be easy. Non-compliance can be costly. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:17:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/08/03/epa-proposes-1-yr-grace-on-spill-rule.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/08/03/epa-proposes-1-yr-grace-on-spill-rule.aspx The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to extend the compliance date by one year for certain facilities subject to recent amendments to the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:16:00 EDT http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000380430 http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000380430 Ontario's program for managing hazardous waste is an important step in the right direction and should not be scrapped, says Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO) Gord Miller in a new report. The report notes, however, that the program is not perfect, and offers recommendations for its improvement. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:10:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/07/Daily%20Articles/OSHA%20Publishes%20Final%20Rule%20on%20Cranes%20and%20Derricks.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/07/Daily%20Articles/OSHA%20Publishes%20Final%20Rule%20on%20Cranes%20and%20Derricks.htm WASHINGTON--Replacing a decades-old standard, OSHA is issuing a new rule addressing the use of cranes and derricks in construction. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:53:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/Articles/2010/08/01/Hazmat-Training.aspx http://ohsonline.com/Articles/2010/08/01/Hazmat-Training.aspx At the specialist level, trainees are expected to don and doff a hazmat suit. For some, this can bring out anxieties that range from fear of suit entrapment to decreased mobility or visibility. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:34:00 EDT http://eponline.com/articles/2010/08/02/offshore-vessels-pleads-guilty-to-dumping-oil-on-high-seas.aspx http://eponline.com/articles/2010/08/02/offshore-vessels-pleads-guilty-to-dumping-oil-on-high-seas.aspx Offshore Vessels LLC (OSV) has entered a plea of guilty to knowingly discharging waste oil from one of its vessels, in violation of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS), the Justice Department announced on July 30. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:33:00 EDT http://eponline.com/articles/2010/07/29/senate-homeland-security-committee-oks-cfats-extension.aspx http://eponline.com/articles/2010/07/29/senate-homeland-security-committee-oks-cfats-extension.aspx Legislation that would extend existing chemical security standards on July 28 won bipartisan support in the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. Following a markup, lawmakers voted unanimously to approve an amendment from Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) to the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (H.R. 2868), according to a press release from the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA). Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:32:00 EDT http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/30/AR2010073004351.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/30/AR2010073004351.html The lithium-ion battery quietly fuels modern life. It powers our iPhones, iPads, BlackBerrys and laptops. It's in the next round of electric cars coming to market this year. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:30:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/07/29/fatal-confined-space-explosion.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/07/29/fatal-confined-space-explosion.aspx OSHA has cited Thermal Polymer Systems LC of Angleton, Texas, following an explosion inside a permit-required confined space that killed one worker and injured two others. Penalties for the violations total $161,600. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:29:00 EDT http://www.wkbw.com/news/video/Tonawanda-Coke-Facing-Federal-Charges-99579954.html http://www.wkbw.com/news/video/Tonawanda-Coke-Facing-Federal-Charges-99579954.html Buffalo, NY (WKBW) A Grand Jury Thursday night indicted Tonawanda Coke and its Environmental Control Manager Mark Kamholz on 20 criminal charges. It says the company knowingly violated the Federal Clean Air Act and other federal laws over a five year period, even at the risk of public health. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:44:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/07/Daily%20Articles/OSHA%20Seeks%20fine%20for%20explosion.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/07/Daily%20Articles/OSHA%20Seeks%20fine%20for%20explosion.htm CONCORD, NH--OSHA has cited two New Hampshire companies for alleged violations of workplace safety standards following a Jan. 23 explosion at a manufacturing plant in Nashua. Combined penalties against the two employers total $257,500. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:01:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/07/23/lots-of-ghs-progress-happening-this-year.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/07/23/lots-of-ghs-progress-happening-this-year.aspx The first of two important EU phase-in deadlines arrives a few days before the UNECE Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals meets Dec. 7-9 in Geneva. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:00:00 EDT http://eponline.com/articles/2010/07/23/rush-and-waxman-release-toxic-chemicals-safety-act.aspx http://eponline.com/articles/2010/07/23/rush-and-waxman-release-toxic-chemicals-safety-act.aspx On July 22, U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush, chair of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, and Rep. Henry A. Waxman, chair of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, introduced H.R. 5820, the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 (pdf). Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:35:00 EDT http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000380269 http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000380269 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences National Toxicology Program (NTP) and the National Institute of Health Chemical Genomics Center (NCGC) welcome the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the Tox21 collaboration. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:33:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/blogs/the-ohs-wire/2010/07/2012-emergency-response-guidebook-input-sought.aspx http://ohsonline.com/blogs/the-ohs-wire/2010/07/2012-emergency-response-guidebook-input-sought.aspx Preparing for the 2012 edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook, an important guide used by emergency responders nationwide, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is asking for comments by Sept. 21 that address 16 detailed questions. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:38:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/07/22/special-permits-spotlight-hazmat-cargo-tanks.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/07/22/special-permits-spotlight-hazmat-cargo-tanks.aspx An Aug. 3-4 public hearing by the NTSB about an Indianapolis crash will look at design changes and tank crashworthiness standards. Meanwhile, PHMSA has proposed incorporating six special permits in the Hazardous Materials Regulations, mainly for agricultural shipments. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:36:00 EDT http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news90900.html http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/news90900.html The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has opposed a utility-focused cap-and-trade proposal being discussed by the US senate as part of energy and climate legislation. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:40:00 EDT http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/charlotte-maersk-blaze-is-extinguished-after-11-days/20017794184.htm http://www.ifw-net.com/freightpubs/ifw/index/charlotte-maersk-blaze-is-extinguished-after-11-days/20017794184.htm The fire involving 150 containers on board the Charlotte Maersk has finally been extinguished, 11 days after the boxes caught alight. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:39:00 EDT http://www.labmanager.com/news.asp?ID=1124 http://www.labmanager.com/news.asp?ID=1124 The Organizing Committee announced its annual Call for Topics for Conferee Networking Sessions for Pittcon 2011, which will be held March 13-18, in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia World Congress Center. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:28:00 EDT http://www.labmanager.com/stips.asp?ID=130 http://www.labmanager.com/stips.asp?ID=130 Most spills are preventable. The following are some tips that could help to prevent or minimize the magnitude of a spill: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:27:00 EDT http://www.chemweek.com/home/top_of_the_news/28107.html http://www.chemweek.com/home/top_of_the_news/28107.html Dow Chemical has signed a deal to become a worldwide Olympic partner as part of The Olympic Partners Program (TOP). Dow will become the official "Chemistry Company" of the Olympics globally through the 2020 games. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:29:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/07/07/osha-chief-concerned-spill-workers-being-short-shrifted.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/07/07/osha-chief-concerned-spill-workers-being-short-shrifted.aspx U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Dr. David Michaels today said the administration has received reports that Gulf Coast oil spill clean-up workers are not receiving proper training. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:41:00 EDT http://emails.fedex.com/w/webView?cid=13549374324&mid=1201160188&pid=425908&vid=13682&ee=cGF5YWJsZXNAdGhlY29tcGxpYW5jZWNlbnRlci5jb20_&si=&mv=T&bv=H&oc=N&sc=&k=17c3*y http://emails.fedex.com/w/webView?cid=13549374324&mid=1201160188&pid=425908&vid=13682&ee=cGF5YWJsZXNAdGhlY29tcGxpYW5jZWNlbnRlci5jb20_&si=&mv=T&bv=H&oc=N&sc=&k=17c3*y Starting Oct. 1, shipping documentation for all dangerous goods and hazardous materials shipments must include an emergency response information (ERI) provider, who provides 24-hour coverage in the event of emergencies, and an emergency response phone number, including area code and country code, where applicable. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:56:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/07/Daily%20Articles/OSHA%20Proposes%20to%20bring%20standards%20up%20to%20date.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/07/Daily%20Articles/OSHA%20Proposes%20to%20bring%20standards%20up%20to%20date.htm WASHINGTON--OSHA has proposed a Standards Improvement Project (SIP)-III, to revise and remove requirements within several OSHA standards that are outdated, duplicative or inconsistent. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 09:13:00 EDT http://eponline.com/articles/2010/06/29/epa-to-include-employees-in-chemical-safety-inspections.aspx http://eponline.com/articles/2010/06/29/epa-to-include-employees-in-chemical-safety-inspections.aspx The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released interim guidance that would provide greater transparency in the agency's chemical safety inspections process. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:17:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/07/01/the-hazmat-suicides.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/07/01/the-hazmat-suicides.aspx When you see a person down in a car, not breathing, your first instinct is to get him or her out of there. That instinct can prove deadly if followed, especially by someone who doesn't know how to protect himself. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:16:00 EDT http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000377553 http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000377553 The U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a directive on July 1, 2010 to BP on how the company should manage recovered oil, contaminated materials and liquid and solid wastes recovered in cleanup operations from the BP oil spill. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:55:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/06/Daily%20Articles/OSHA%20SVEP%20goes%20into%20effect.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/06/Daily%20Articles/OSHA%20SVEP%20goes%20into%20effect.htm WASHINGTON--To focus on employers who continually disregard their legal obligations to protect their workers, OSHA has announced that its Severe Violators Enforcement Program directive went into effect June 18. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:20:00 EDT http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/g20-controlledaccesszones-1090.htm http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/g20-controlledaccesszones-1090.htm This Interim Order respecting the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Into, Through Or Within A Controlled Access Zone) for road for the G-20 has been signed by the Minister. Enforcement began Monday June 21, 2010, at 6:00 a.m. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:21:00 EDT http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/nr-cp/_2010/2010_97-eng.php http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/nr-cp/_2010/2010_97-eng.php OTTAWA--Today, the Government of Canada introduced a tough new Bill to beef up Canada's out-of-date product safety laws and deliver stronger, more effective protection for Canadian consumers and their families. The proposed Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) was introduced this afternoon in the House of Commons by the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:25:00 EDT http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=11458 http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/news_story.cfm?newsId=11458 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to assess civil penalties ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 against two airlines and three shippers for alleged violations of Federal Aviation Regulations or U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:12:00 EDT http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/publications-alerts-endorsements-1092.htm http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/publications-alerts-endorsements-1092.htm Transport Canada--Part 6 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations requires anyone who handles, offers for transport or transports dangerous goods (HazMat in the US) to hold a valid training certificate. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:10:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/06/02/chlorine-release-at-gas-plant.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/06/02/chlorine-release-at-gas-plant.aspx OSHA has cited Infineum USA L.P. for 22 workplace safety violations, including exposing employees to chemical hazards, at the company's facility in Linden, N.J. Proposed penalties total $88,500. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:14:00 EDT http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2010-h063e-5951.htm http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2010-h063e-5951.htm TORONTO--Ministers John Baird, James Moore, Jim Prentice, Vic Toews, Christian Paradis and Peter MacKay today announced another vital step forward to ensuring Canada's aviation system is one of the most safe and efficient, and meets the highest standards in the world. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:29:00 EDT http://www.rimbach.com/scripts/Article/IHN/Number.idc?Number=183 http://www.rimbach.com/scripts/Article/IHN/Number.idc?Number=183 The U.S OSHA has announced in a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register its plans to require improved worker protection from tripping, slipping and falling hazards on walking and working surfaces. A public hearing on the revised changes will be held after the public comment period for the NPRM. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:21:00 EDT http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/HAZMAT-incident-in-Niagara-Falls http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/HAZMAT-incident-in-Niagara-Falls NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB)--First responders are reporting a hazmat incident in Niagara Falls. One worker and four firefighters have been sent to the hospital. Fri, 28 May 2010 11:53:00 EDT http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37321179/ns/us_news/ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37321179/ns/us_news/ WOONSOCKET, R.I.--What started out as an innocent squirt gun fight between children turned into a potentially dangerous situation for a Woonsocket neighborhood. Firefighters on Sunday responded to reports of a strong smell of ammonia in the basement of a Grove Street home. Wed, 26 May 2010 11:56:00 EDT http://fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/05/Daily%20Articles/BP%20Inserts%20Riser%20Tube%20Containment%20System.htm http://fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/05/Daily%20Articles/BP%20Inserts%20Riser%20Tube%20Containment%20System.htm HOUSTON--BP PLC has made progress in stemming the flow of oil in the Gulf of Mexico from the sunken Deepwater Horizon with an insertion tube tool (RITT) containment system it put into place in the end of the leaking riser. Fri, 21 May 2010 09:25:00 EDT http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=24441 http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=24441 Federal officials have granted Boston a 45-day extension to keep restrictions in place on where trucks carrying hazardous materials can travel in the city. Fri, 21 May 2010 09:23:00 EDT http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/clear-modifications-amendmentt-1089.htm http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/clear-modifications-amendmentt-1089.htm This proposed amendment is provided for informal comment which means that it has not been published in the Canada Gazette. Amendment [T] contains provisions for compensation for ERAP holders who are requested by the Minister to respond to a security threat. Thu, 20 May 2010 10:23:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/05/Daily%20Articles/OSHA%20plans%20stakeholder%20meetings%20on%20Recordkeeping%20regs.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/05/Daily%20Articles/OSHA%20plans%20stakeholder%20meetings%20on%20Recordkeeping%20regs.htm WASHINGTON--OSHA will hold two meetings to gather information from stakeholders to help modify its current injury and illness recordkeeping regulation and develop a modernized recordkeeping system. Wed, 12 May 2010 10:41:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/05/Daily%20Articles/ESFI.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/05/Daily%20Articles/ESFI.htm ARLINGTON, VA--The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is encouraging employers to promote electrical safety this May, which is National Electrical Safety Month, by increasing employee awareness of the electrical hazards that may exist in an office setting. Wed, 12 May 2010 10:40:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/04/27/osh-act-must-be-modernized.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/04/27/osh-act-must-be-modernized.aspx In Senate testimony today, OSHA's assistant secretary listed many updates that are needed to make his agency's inspectors an effective force for change. Does Congress have the will, or the daring, to reform the law? Tue, 11 May 2010 16:54:00 EDT http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000370715 http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000370715 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed nationwide clean air standards to address a range of hazardous air pollutants discharged from industrial, commercial and institutional boilers, process heaters, and solid waste incinerators. Tue, 11 May 2010 14:27:00 EDT http://www.nscorp.com/nscportal/nscorp/Media/News%20Releases/2010/chemical_safety_awards.html http://www.nscorp.com/nscportal/nscorp/Media/News%20Releases/2010/chemical_safety_awards.html NORFOLK, VA--Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today that 46 customers will receive the company's Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award for 2009 in recognition of their safe handling of hazardous chemical products. Fri, 07 May 2010 10:38:00 EDT http://www.eponline.com/articles/2010/04/27/bp-outlines-plan-for-controlling-oil-spill.aspx http://www.eponline.com/articles/2010/04/27/bp-outlines-plan-for-controlling-oil-spill.aspx BP, the party responsible for the cleanup of oil spilling as a result of the sinking of the semisubmersible drilling platform Deepwater Horizon last week, on Sunday outlined a spill response plan that includes drilling relief wells and permanent capping of the well from which the sunken rig was extracting oil. Thu, 06 May 2010 16:23:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/04/30/pipeline-accidents-now-reportable-online.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/04/30/pipeline-accidents-now-reportable-online.aspx The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has alerted operators of pipelines that carry gas and hazardous liquids to use the new online system for reporting incidents and accidents. PHMSA, a DOT agency, changed the reporting forms as of Jan. 1, 2010, and told operators to continue filing hard-copy reports until the online system was launched. Wed, 05 May 2010 13:23:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/04/30/osha-data-details-workplace-toxic-chemical-exposure.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/04/30/osha-data-details-workplace-toxic-chemical-exposure.aspx OSHA has released 15 years of data providing details of workers' on-the-job exposures to toxic chemicals. The data are measurements taken by OSHA compliance officers during the course of inspections. Wed, 05 May 2010 13:22:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/Articles/2010/05/01/Global-Harmonization.aspx http://ohsonline.com/Articles/2010/05/01/Global-Harmonization.aspx The majority of employers in the United States would not argue the point that the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) has cost their company an incredible amount of time, money, and grief since its inception. Wed, 05 May 2010 13:21:00 EDT http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-05-03-hazmat-permits_N.htm http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2010-05-03-hazmat-permits_N.htm WASHINGTON (USA TODAY)--The U.S. Transportation Department never conducted required safety checks on 20,000 to 30,000 companies that got special permits to move risky shipments of hazardous materials by road, rail, water and air, records show. Wed, 05 May 2010 09:20:00 EDT http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000369889 http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000369889 In the wake of celebrations where millions marked the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, California has taken a significant step toward fulfilling the vision of a world safe from toxic harm by releasing a blueprint for safer products. Tue, 04 May 2010 09:42:00 EDT http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000368916 http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000368916 A broad coalition of more than 200 public health and environmental organizations announced their support for the Safe Chemicals Act of 2010, recently introduced by Senator Lautenberg and Congressmen Waxman and Rush. Mon, 03 May 2010 10:49:00 EDT http://www.thecompliancecenter.com/pdf/iata_51st_addendum.pdf http://www.thecompliancecenter.com/pdf/iata_51st_addendum.pdf IATA has published an addendum to the 51st Edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations. The addendum is available in English, Spanish and German. It contains new or amended State Variations, Operator Variations, the maximum net quantity per package permitted for UN 3356, Oxygen generator, chemical, provisions for wheelchairs/mobility aids powered by batteries, and changes to various proper shopping names. Much of the addendum reflects changes recently advised in an addendum to the 2009-2010 Edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:07:00 EDT http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/phmsa0210.htm http://www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/phmsa0210.htm WASHINGTON, D.C.--Applications for hazardous materials special permits will be reviewed in a more timely and efficient manner as the result of a new on-line application process being launched by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and its Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). The new system takes effect May 1. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:53:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/04/19/hazmat-movers-heading-to-st-petersburg.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/04/19/hazmat-movers-heading-to-st-petersburg.aspx The COSTHA 2010 Annual Forum & Expo, a gathering of professionals who are experts in the safe movement of hazardous materials and goods around the world, begins Sunday. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:50:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/04/18/canadian-confined-space-standard-nears-approval.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/04/18/canadian-confined-space-standard-nears-approval.aspx CSA Z1006, Management of Work in Confined Spaces, would be the country's first comprehensive national standard on the topic and would solve a puzzling problem: jurisdictions haven't agreed on a consistent definition of "confined space." Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:47:00 EDT http://www.ohscanada.com/issues/isarticle.asp?aid=1000366805 http://www.ohscanada.com/issues/isarticle.asp?aid=1000366805 WINNIPEG (The Canadian Press)--The Manitoba government is hiring five additional safety and health officers to help reduce injuries and illness in the workplace. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:21:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/03/Daily%20Articles/Refinery%20Explosion%20Victims%20Remembered%20five%20years%20later.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/03/Daily%20Articles/Refinery%20Explosion%20Victims%20Remembered%20five%20years%20later.htm TEXAS CITY, TX--A moment of silence is planned today to commemorate the five-year anniversary of the explosion at a BP refinery in Texas City, Texas that killed 15 people and injured about 200 others. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:58:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/03/Daily%20Articles/Cal.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/03/Daily%20Articles/Cal.htm LOS ANGELES--Cal/OSHA officials have notified UCLA that it is issuing additional citations regarding lab safety, and levying $67,720 in additional fines following a fatal lab accident on campus. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:56:00 EDT http://www.ohscanada.com/issues/isarticle.asp?aid=1000364240 http://www.ohscanada.com/issues/isarticle.asp?aid=1000364240 OTTAWA (The Canadian Press)--The agency charged with investigating transportation accidents has cited nine critical issues facing the country's transport system--and collisions at railway crossings head the list. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:11:00 EDT http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2010/2010-03-17/html/sor-dors38-eng.html http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2010/2010-03-17/html/sor-dors38-eng.html Whereas, pursuant to section 19 (see footnote a) of the Hazardous Products Act (see footnote b), the Minister of Health has consulted with the government of each province and with organizations representative of workers, organizations representative of employers and organizations representatives of suppliers that the Minister deemed appropriate; Therefore, Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Health, pursuant to sections 13 (see footnote c) and 14 (see footnote d) and subsection 15(1) (see footnote e) of the Hazardous Products Act (see footnote f), hereby makes the annexed Regulations Amending the Controlled Products Regulations. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:29:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/03/14/phmsa-hazmat-chief-no-longer-acting.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/03/14/phmsa-hazmat-chief-no-longer-acting.aspx Magdy El-Sibaie, Ph.D., officially assumes his duties Monday as the new associate administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety at DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. He has been acting assistant secretary for the past six months. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:45:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/Articles/2010/03/01/Building-a-Culture-of-Safety-at-Construction-Companies.aspx http://ohsonline.com/Articles/2010/03/01/Building-a-Culture-of-Safety-at-Construction-Companies.aspx Multi-tasking has evolved from a talent to a necessity to maintain the pace of everyday productivity. Whether an employee is talking on a cell phone while working or not wearing his/her personal protective equipment, many workers have placed themselves and other at needless risk to save time or be more comfortable. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:44:00 EDT http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000359845 http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/story.aspx?aid=1000359845 McGill University chemists have come up with a new nanotech catalyst that could help green the chemical manufacturing industry. Catalysts are substances that drive chemical reactions. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:56:00 EDT http://www.rimbach.com/scripts/Article/IHN/Number.idc?Number=155 http://www.rimbach.com/scripts/Article/IHN/Number.idc?Number=155 OSHA's fiscal 2011 budget calls for $573 million to help OSHA protect more than 100 million workers nationwide. This proposed increase - $14 million over OSHA's current operating budget - includes $4 million to support personnel for developing standards, $7.7 million for federal enforcement, and $1.5 million to support State-operated OSHA programs. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EDT http://www.chemsw.com/ih1002bau.htm http://www.chemsw.com/ih1002bau.htm ChemSW's latest Best Practices industry white paper details best practices that can be leveraged to survive a chemical management audit. The white paper examines the challenges inherent in chemical management audits and presents Best Practices solutions to assist chemists in understanding and addressing the myriad chemical inventory management requirements with which they must comply. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:58:00 EDT http://www.chemweek.com/regulatorywatch/24525.html http://www.chemweek.com/regulatorywatch/24525.html Wal-Mart says it will work closely with suppliers to make products safer and more sustainable, emphasizing an approach that encourages continuous improvement rather than outright bans of products, says an official at the leading retailer. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:25:00 EDT http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/newsletter-menu-winter2010-1078.htm http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/tdg/newsletter-menu-winter2010-1078.htm The Dangerous Goods Newsletter is published twice yearly in both official languages by the Transport Dangerous Goods Directorate, Transport Canada, and is distributed to government and industry organizations in fields related to dangerous goods. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:24:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/02/Daily%20Articles/oli.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/02/Daily%20Articles/oli.htm WASHINGTON -- OSHA has requested a budget of $573 million for fiscal 2011, a $14.5 million increase over the agency's 2010 budget, to let OSHA add 60 investigators and enforcement staff members in 2011, for a total enforcement staff of 1,752 people. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:05:00 EDT http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=7249412 http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=7249412 January 31, 2010 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- A section of the Bishop Ford expressway was shut down due to a hazardous materials leak Sunday. An outbound tanker truck started leaking asphalt onto the road at 130th Street around 1:15 p.m. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:17:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/01/26/dot-bans-texting.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/01/26/dot-bans-texting.aspx U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced new federal action that immediately prohibits texting by drivers of large commercial trucks and buses. "We want the drivers of big rigs and buses and those who share the roads with them to be safe," he said. "This is an important safety step, and we will be taking more to eliminate the threat of distracted driving." Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:41:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/01/22/conocophillips-gets-kudos.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/01/22/conocophillips-gets-kudos.aspx ConocoPhillips, Bossier Operations in Franklin, Texas, has earned merit recognition in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) for its employee health and safety achievements. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:40:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/01/Daily%20articles/AIHA%20Supports%20OSHA%20Proposed%20Revision%20of%20HCS.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/01/Daily%20articles/AIHA%20Supports%20OSHA%20Proposed%20Revision%20of%20HCS.htm FAIRFAX, VA -- The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) recently released remarks in response to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) request for comments on the proposed rule to adapt the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:14:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/01/Daily%20articles/EPA%20Rejects%20Confidentiality%20Claims%20for%20Chemicals.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/01/Daily%20articles/EPA%20Rejects%20Confidentiality%20Claims%20for%20Chemicals.htm WASHINGTON -- As part of a commitment to strengthen and reform chemical management, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new policy to reject a certain type of confidentiality claim, known as Confidential Business Information (CBI), on the identity of chemicals. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:13:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/01/Daily%20articles/OSHA%20listens%20public%20meeting%20scheduled.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2010/01/Daily%20articles/OSHA%20listens%20public%20meeting%20scheduled.htm WASHINGTON -- OSHA has announced a public meeting, "OSHA Listens," to solicit comments and suggestions from OSHA stakeholders on key issues facing the agency. The meeting is scheduled for Feb. 10. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:44:00 EDT http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/1982128,beta-steel-mill-explosion-investigation-010910.article http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/1982128,beta-steel-mill-explosion-investigation-010910.article Indiana state officials are investigating what caused a steam explosion that killed one man and injured four others Thursday night at Beta Steel Corp. in Portage, Indiana Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:15:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/01/12/hazcom-changes-proposed-for-transporting-lithium-batteries.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/01/12/hazcom-changes-proposed-for-transporting-lithium-batteries.aspx For aviation, unless the cells or batteries are transported in a container approved by the FAA administrator, they would have to be stowed in crew-accessible cargo locations or locations equipped with an FAA-approved fire suppression system. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:52:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/01/04/three-ghs-hearings-set.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2010/01/04/three-ghs-hearings-set.aspx OSHA will hold the first of three "informal public hearings" about its proposed changes in the Hazard Communication Standard to conform it with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals on March 2 at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., beginning at 9:30 a.m. local time. The two other hearings will start at the same times March 31 in Pittsburgh and April 13 in Los Angeles, the agency announced last week. Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:16:00 EDT http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/3ee0a48cce87f7ca85257359003f533d/72250553b794b30685257696005e68c6!OpenDocument http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/3ee0a48cce87f7ca85257359003f533d/72250553b794b30685257696005e68c6!OpenDocument WASHINGTON--The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is strengthening the regulations that govern the shipping of hazardous waste for recycling between the United States and other countries. The new measures are meant to increase the level of regulatory oversight, provide stricter controls, and greater transparency. The final rule announced today aligns EPA's hazardous waste import/export/transit shipment regulations with the procedures of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), an international consortium that comprises 30 countries including the United States. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:44:00 EDT http://www.iata.org/NR/rdonlyres/17B41425-8DA7-4E8D-9780-D721DA9552B1/0/51NoticeUN3373Dec09.pdf http://www.iata.org/NR/rdonlyres/17B41425-8DA7-4E8D-9780-D721DA9552B1/0/51NoticeUN3373Dec09.pdf Based on requests from industry the requirement shown in Packing Instruction 650 for the number of packages to be provided on the Air Waybill, when an Air Waybill is used, will be modified to become a recommendation for 2010. The provision of the number of packages will become mandatory with effect 1 January 2011. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:46:00 EDT http://eponline.com/articles/2009/12/16/chemistry-council-shares-10-ways-to-reuse-plastic.aspx http://eponline.com/articles/2009/12/16/chemistry-council-shares-10-ways-to-reuse-plastic.aspx According to experts, most of us will generate 25 percent more waste during the holidays compared with the rest of the year--resulting in an extra 5 million tons of garbage. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:22:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/Articles/2009/12/08/Sunoco-Refinery-Fined.aspx http://ohsonline.com/Articles/2009/12/08/Sunoco-Refinery-Fined.aspx OSHA has cited Sunoco Inc. in Marcus Hook, Pa., for workplace safety and health violations. Proposed penalties total $32,000. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:43:00 EDT http://www.costha.com/docs/drybatteries.pdf http://www.costha.com/docs/drybatteries.pdf Recently, our Office issued several letters, including our August 13, 2009 letter (Ref. No. 090150) responding to your request, regarding the applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) to the transport of used or spent dry cell batteries. This letter supersedes the response given in our August 13, 2009 letter. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:50:00 EDT http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/isarticle.asp?aid=1000350374 http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/isarticle.asp?aid=1000350374 According to the Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA) beginning January 1, 2010, regulated facilities will be required to track, report and develop plans to reduce the toxic substances they use, create and release. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:47:00 EDT http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2009/11/Five%20Factors%20The%20Combustible%20Dust%20Fire%20and%20Explosion%20Pentagon.htm http://www.fsmmag.com/Articles/2009/11/Five%20Factors%20The%20Combustible%20Dust%20Fire%20and%20Explosion%20Pentagon.htm In February 1999, an explosion in a foundry in Massachusetts killed three and injured nine. Almost four years later in January 2003, an explosion in a North Carolina pharmaceutical plant killed six and injured 38. A month later, seven are killed in an explosion in a Kentucky acoustics insulation manufacturing plant and 37 more are injured; and in February 2008, an explosion at a Georgia sugar refinery left 14 dead, and 38 injured. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:38:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2009/11/09/niosh-page-makes-respirator-choice-easier.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2009/11/09/niosh-page-makes-respirator-choice-easier.aspx NIOSH, the federal agency that certifies protective respirators, has created a Respirator Trusted-Source Information Page that makes its highly useful online information about this PPE category even better. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:52:00 EDT http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/isarticle.asp?aid=1000346332 http://www.hazmatmag.com/issues/isarticle.asp?aid=1000346332 Will a new effort to recycle electric car batteries give Nissan an edge in the electric car market? If the joint venture with Sumitomo Corp. makes Nissan's electric vehicles more affordable, it will, according to the Hybrid Owners of America. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:41:00 EDT http://ohsonline.com/articles/2009/11/02/dot-proposes-466200-fine-following-kansas-pipeline-failure-investigation.aspx http://ohsonline.com/articles/2009/11/02/dot-proposes-466200-fine-following-kansas-pipeline-failure-investigation.aspx The Department of Transportation has proposed a $466,200 fine to Enterprise Products Operating LLC for alleged violations of federal pipeline safety regulations. The fine follows the DOT's investigation into the pipeline company's September 2007 failure near Englewood, Kan. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:49:00 EDT http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=8956820 http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=8956820 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Friday imposed a record $87 million fine against oil giant BP PLC for failing to correct safety hazards after a 2005 explosion killed 15 workers at its Texas City refinery. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:45:00 EDT http://www.joc.com/node/414241 http://www.joc.com/node/414241 The committee also cleared Cynthia Quarterman to run the DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and approved Erroll G. Southers to be assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, heading the Transportation Security Administration. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:26:00 EDT http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-25358.pdf http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-25358.pdf PHMSA is considering amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) by incorporating various amendments to international standards and modal regulations, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, and packaging authorizations. In this notice, we are soliciting public comment regarding the safety consequences, regulatory burden, and cost implications of some of the more significant amendments adopted or under consideration for adoption in these international standards. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:51:00 EDT http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-24807.htm http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-24807.htm This final rule corrects editorial errors, makes minor regulatory changes and, in response to requests for clarification, improves the clarity of certain provisions in the Hazardous Materials Regulations. The intended effect of this rule is to enhance the accuracy and reduce misunderstandings of the regulations. The amendments contained in this rule are non-substantive changes and do not impose new requirements. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:58:00 EDT http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-24184.htm http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-24184.htm SUMMARY: The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are alerting shippers and carriers to the importance of transporting lithium batteries safely. PHMSA and FAA are concerned that many persons who ship lithium batteries do not recognize the hazards posed by these batteries during transportation. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:59:00 EDT http://www.coatingsworld.com/news/2009/09/30/ppg_forms_partnership_with_canadian_breast_cancer_foundation http://www.coatingsworld.com/news/2009/09/30/ppg_forms_partnership_with_canadian_breast_cancer_foundation PPG has formed a partnership with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. For every gallon of the company's new NO MISS Ceiling Paint, which goes on pink but dries to a bright white finish--allowing customers to see where they have painted and where they haven't--PPG will contribute $1.50 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:51:00 EDT http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-22483.pdf http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-22483.pdf OSHA is proposing to modify its existing Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to conform with the United Nations' (UN) Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). OSHA has made a preliminary determination that the proposed modifications will improve the quality and consistency of information provided to employers and employees regarding chemical hazards and associated protective measures. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:47:00 EDT