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EPA Finalizes Drinking Water Contaminants List

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHS Daily Advisor Nov 30, 2022 Chemicals

Updated: Dec 14, 2022

The EPA published the Final Fifth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 5), which will serve as the basis for the Agency’s regulatory considerations over the next five-year cycle under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The updated list includes a substantial expansion of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—an important first step toward identifying additional […]

DuPont Water Contamination Case Dismissed

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHS Daily Advisor Jan 20, 2022 Chemicals

Updated: Jan 20, 2022

On January 4, 2022, U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman of the Southern District of New York dismissed claims against Du Pont de Nemours and Co and its codefendants seeking payment for upgrades to five water treatment plants managed by Suez Water New York Inc. The suit, Suez Water New York v. Dupont, Corteva, Inc, and […]

Prevent a Contamination Lawsuit Before It Happens

By Amanda Topping Jun 7, 2018 EHS Management

Updated: Jun 7, 2018

At the 2018 Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) Energy & Environment Conference, Kristen Sherman, Assistant General Counsel for UTC Aerospace Systems, discussed steps concerning outreach that businesses can take to prevent lawsuits. Though the topic of the discussion was vapor intrusion, the migration of vapor-forming chemicals from a subsurface source into soil and groundwater, […]

GHS Pictogram Training Cheat Sheet

Clare Condon

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border and represents a distinct hazard(s). The pictogram on the label is determined by the chemical hazard classification.

11 Rules for Safe Handling of Hazardous Materials

Chris Kilbourne

Do your employees know how to handle hazardous materials safely? Here are 11 basic rules all employees who handle hazardous materials should know and follow.

Looking for Safety Meeting Topics? Here’s a Whole Year of Ideas

EHS Daily Advisor Staff

Why reinvent the wheel when there are so many ready-made safety observances to link up to? The National Safety Council (NSC) publishes an annual list of safety meeting topics. Here are some highlights.

Ultimate Guide to Audits & Inspections.

When was the last time you took a long, honest look at your EHS program? By evaluating your facilities, people, and processes, you’ll make your workplace a whole lot safer and minimize regulatory and legal risks. In this comprehensive white paper, we’ll cover: The four keys to a solid audit & inspection program Regulatory audits […]

The Ultimate Guide to Hazard Communication

This guide covers the basics of hazard communication, including how to identify hazardous chemicals, the different types of hazards, and how to understand label information and safety data sheets. In addition, this eBook discusses the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees in hazard communication and provides practical tips for training employees and developing a […]

How to Maximize the ROI of Your EHS Platform

If your organization isn’t already looking at deploying an EHS software platform, you’re at risk of falling behind. Cloud-hosted deployments are now the standard across all industries. EHS software greatly reduces potential risks for an organization. The software can help identify issues before they can do harm, thereby eliminating injuries, illnesses, and cost. In addition […]

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