Tag: trichloroethylene

EPA Announces Final Rules to Ban TCE and PCE

By Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHS Daily Advisor Jan 21, 2025 Chemicals

Updated: Jan 21, 2025

On December 9, 2024, the EPA announced it finalized the latest risk management rules for trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) under the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) amendments. TCE is an extremely toxic chemical known to cause liver cancer, kidney cancer, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It also causes damage to the central nervous system, liver, […]

EPA Proposes TSCA Partial Ban on TCE

By William C. Schillaci Jan 3, 2017 Chemicals

Updated: Jan 3, 2017

The EPA is proposing to use its authority under Section 6(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to prohibit several uses of trichloroethylene (TCE), a volatile organic compound, to eliminate exposures to workers, consumers, and the general population, which, the Agency says, result in significant cancer and noncancer health risks. The proposal would specifically […]

First 10 Chemicals Announced for TSCA Evaluations

By William C. Schillaci Dec 5, 2016 Chemicals

Updated: Dec 5, 2016

Asbestos—a known human carcinogen the EPA was virtually powerless to regulate under the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)—is the most noticeable member of the Agency’s list of the first 10 chemicals it will evaluate under the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which amended the 1976 law. Other well-known chemicals […]

Notify Technology raises £1.5m to improve workplace safety with AI

Michelle DeFrancesco

A Newcastle-based Safety Tech company whose clients include McDonalds, Siemens and the NHS has raised a further £1.5m from Calculus Capital, the North East Venture Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Mercia Ventures, and private investors. This round of funding will fuel several key growth areas for Notify, including the […]

PPE Compliance: What’s Working & What’s Not

PPE Compliance: What’s Working & What’s Not In partnership with Bulwark, the EHS Daily Advisor launched a survey to gather insights of EHS professionals to better understand how Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used. We talked to safety professionals who are involved in or familiar with PPE decisions and training within their companies. Our research […]

eBook Provides Step-by-Step Guide for Engaging Safety Training Program

eBook Provides Step-by-Step Guide for Engaging Safety Training Program In manufacturing and material handling environments, safety is always a top concern. Yet, somehow, safety training too often becomes a check-the-box exercise — either from the worker’s perspective, management’s, or sometimes both. A mature safety culture starts with a mature training program. It needs to be […]

Buyer’s Guide: Environment, Health & Safety Software

Buyer’s Guide: Environment, Health & Safety Software Did the OSHA reporting deadline leave you scrambling? Transform your stressful annual OSHA reporting process into smooth, year-round compliance management using EHS software solutions. KPA’s EHS Software Buyer’s Guide helps you select the perfect solution to: Automate recordkeeping Streamline reporting Maintain continuous compliance. It’s time to stop wrestling with missing […]

5 Mistakes Companies Make with Ergonomics

More organizations are realizing they need an ergonomics program to help keep employees safe from musculoskeletal disorders, a significant contributor to worker injury and time away from work. However, many struggle to develop a strong, effective and sustainable ergonomics process. This may mean your program never really gets off the ground, or devoting significant resources […]