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Globally Harmonized System Audio Conference - February 26
This year, the United Nations will be implementing the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)--a new global system that will standardize definitions, data sheets, classification of materials, and labeling around the world.
Get prepared and join us on February 26 for a 90-minute audio conference with a leading U.S. expert on GHS.
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Hazardous Waste Operator Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Environmental Crimes
A Mississippi man was recently sentenced to 41 months in prison and 3 years' probation for illegally storing and disposing hazardous waste. The indictment charged him with having disposed of hazardous waste contaminated with the heavy metals cadmium, chromium, and lead that he had been paid to recycle into marketable products.
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Greening Your Copy Machine
EPA has announced the first steps toward new green standards for copiers and other imaging devices. This effort builds on the success of EPEAT--an online tool to help institutional buyers identify and buy greener electronic equipment.
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This Week's Poll
Does your company consult EPEAT before purchasing electronic equipment?
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Last Week's Poll
Last week only 15 percent of respondents said their company would not use control banding to measure chemical risks if it became available in the United States.
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Poll: EPA Should Spend Most on Energy
Our readers voted for energy as the area that EPA should focus most of its FY 2009 budget on, according to a recent Enviro.BLR.com poll.
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Johnson Defends Denial
Johnson appeared before the Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee to explain the waiver decision, which he says, according to the CAA, should be his alone.
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Ask the Experts: MSDS
Is the MSDS requirement only for hazardous chemicals or for all chemicals stored or used?
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Tool of the Week
MSDS (PPT)
[Trial or subscription to Enviro.BLR.com required]
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What Are You Worth as an EHS Professional?
BLR's 2007-2008 EHS Salary Guide will help you evaluate if you are being paid a fair amount for the responsibilities you are shouldering. In addition, EHS managers can find the information to keep their departments competitive and efficient--paying the right amount to retain hard-to-fill positions but not overpaying on others.
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Speaking Out On Recycling
Many companies are hoping EPA will follow through without changing course on a March 2007 proposal that would exempt certain substances from the definition of hazardous waste. Provisions of the proposal, which could reduce hazardous waste management costs by more than $100 million a year, have prompted comments from both states and industrial organizations with a strong stake in what a final rule should contain. This article summarizes views of several influential organizations that may be affecting EPA's thinking on the rule.
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Paper Use Reduction
This thread is looking for ways to encourage employees to reduce the amount of paper used in the office. Any ideas?
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OSHA Challenge: Hours-of-Service
FMCSA has extended the comment period on the hours of service interim final rule for commercial motor vehicle drivers until March 17, 2008. The rule allows:
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Featured Environmental Resources
Computer-Based Training: MSDS
Help your employees minimize serious MSDS risks by providing them with this interactive CBT course that allows them to train at their own pace--whenever they need it.
Environmental Compliance in [Your State]
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RegUpdate.BLR.com
This twice-weekly e-mail notification service from BLR's environmental compliance experts keeps you updated on all state and federal regulatory activity.
Easy EHS Plan--Stormwater Pollution Prevention
A simple, yet complete solution that delivers all the tools you need to develop a fully prepared, customizable, site-specific EHS plan for your organization.
2007 Most Misunderstood Environmental Regs Special Report
This report is a sampling of what the environmental editors at BLR think are some of the more perplexing regulations that EHS managers had to deal with in 2007.
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