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EPA Says Formaldehyde Unreasonable Risk, Chemistry Council Says Evaluation is Flawed
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EPA Says Formaldehyde Unreasonable Risk, Chemistry Council Says Evaluation is Flawed

Jan. 3, 2025
EPA assessed human exposure for 63 TSCA conditions of use of formaldehyde. Of these, 58 conditions of use (50 occupational and 8 consumer) significantly contribute to the unreasonable...
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OSHA

Podcast: What's Up with the New Worker Walkaround Rule?

Sept. 16, 2024
Katie McLaughlin, Health & Safety lead at ISN, discusses how OSHA’s new walkaround encourages companies to strengthen their safety culture. by
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OSHA Launches Severe Injury Report Dashboard
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OSHA Launches Severe Injury Report Dashboard

Sept. 5, 2024
The dashboard includes all severe injuries reported by employers covered under OSHA since 2015.
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California Issues New Indoor Heat Standard

Aug. 26, 2024
Delayed rulemaking sparked controversy and opposition.
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Environmental Audits: The What, Who, How, and Why

Aug. 1, 2024
Environmental audits are increasingly crucial for business success—and it’s up to environment, health, and safety (EHS) teams to lead the way. By taking steps to assess...

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OSHA Seeks to Expand Emergency Responder Standards

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SLC 2024 Preview: Understanding OSHA’s Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Requirements

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