DHS Data Show Much Faster Pace For Approvals of Site Security Plans
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New information released by the Department of Homeland Security shows the federal program that aims to reduce security risks at chemical-handling facilities has dramatically increased its pace of reviewing and approving site security plans....
5/17/2013 | Full Story
Toxic waste sites linked to lead levels, impaired development in children
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Children living near toxic waste sites in lower and middle income countries such as India, Philippines and Indonesia may experience higher blood lead levels, resulting in a loss of IQ points and a higher incidence of developmental issues,...
5/15/2013 | Full Story
Chemistry Council Makes Safety Code Compliance Mandatory for Membership
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On May 6, 2013, The American Chemistry Council unveiled a new Product Safety Code outlining best practices that member companies must follow to help ensure the safe development and use of chemicals. Read More.
5/10/2013 | Full Story
Construction's underground economy, waste and recycling plant safety top Ont MOL's to-do list
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Ontario’s Ministry of Labour (MOL) is gearing up for its remaining safety blitzes of 2013, and already sharing its plans for 2014.
4/30/2013 | Full Story
ALBERTA - Occupational health and safety legislation
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Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. Section 40 is amended. Effective March 20, 2013.
4/30/2013 | Full Story
Toxic coal plants leading to early deaths in Alberta: Report
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Coal-fired power generation in Alberta is likely to cause thousands of early deaths and upwards of $300 million in annual healthcare costs, warns a new report from the environmental think tank Pembina Institute.
4/3/2013 | Full Story
Ont proposing new or revised OELs for nine substances
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Toronto, Ont—Following the 2012 recommendations of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), the Ontario Ministry of Labour is proposing new or revised occupational exposure limits (OELs) for nine substances....
3/31/2013 | Full Story
Real-life Erin Brockovich talks toxics in Toronto
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Get your ticket today for the 2013 Environmental Defence Gala: An evening with Erin Brockovich, on March 20, 2013.
3/6/2013 | Full Story
New Morphix Technologies cassette detects hydrogen cyanide, cyanogen chloride
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In response to the demand from the firefighting community, Morphix Technologies, an innovator in the science of detection devices for dangerous chemicals, has released its newest chemical detection cassette for hydrogen cyanide. The...
2/28/2013 | Full Story
EPA public update meetings set for Missouri neighbourhood's lead remediation
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As an update for Missouri residents on the progress of sampling and remediating lead-contaminated residential properties and other cleanup work at the Big River Mine Tailings and Madison County Mines Superfund sites, EPA Region 7 will host...
2/28/2013 | Full Story
