Tag: occupational health and safety

EPA Proposes to Place Two PFAS as Hazardous Under Superfund Law

Jon Redmond /October 11, 2022

EPA Proposes to Designate Two PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous Under Superfund Law Following the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2021 PFAS Strategic Roadmap, in a proposed rule published September 6, 2022, EPA…

Machine Guarding and Workplace Safety

Jon Redmond /September 28, 2022

When employers ensure their workforce is trained and is following recommended and required safety precautions when using machinery mishaps, injuries, non-compliance, and liabilities can be avoided. Moving parts, sharp edges and…

Changes within the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)

Jon Redmond /September 19, 2022

Changes within the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) – Perrin Conferences National Asbestos Conference Ben Heckman, CIH, MPH moderated a panel of experts on the changes within TSCA last week…

CDC Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality for K-12 Schools and Early Care

Jon Redmond /September 12, 2022

CDC Updated Recommendations to Optimize Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated operational guidance…

EPA Policy to Include All Exposures in Review of New Chemicals

Jon Redmond /September 8, 2022

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its policy to discontinue the use of exposure modeling thresholds when assessing the health and environment risks of new chemicals under the Toxic…