January 27 -- Welcome to another issue of 3E HazMat Matters. Please forward this newsletter to any colleagues who might find it useful or have them request a copy by clicking here. For information on how to unsubscribe, see the instructions at the end of this email. Ask the 3Experts..................................................................................................... There is no
specific requirement for a manufacturer's name and contact
information to be supplied on an in-plant or secondary label. Under
Federal Hazard Communication regulations the chemical manufacturer,
defined to also include chemical importers or distributors, is
responsible for ensuring that each container of hazardous
chemicals leaving their site is labeled, tagged or marked with the
following information: (i) Identity of the
hazardous chemical(s); (ii) Appropriate hazard
warnings; and (iii) Name and address of the chemical
manufacturer, importer, or other responsible
party [29CFR1910.1200(f)(1)]
Tips N Tricks................................................................................................................
How to get the most out of 3E Online-MSDS Classification Module Did you know that you can access classification ratings and information on a per product basis online? 3E will provide the ratings (NFPA & HMIS for example) for each applicable inventory item, for an additional cost. To access this information, click on Search> enter in your search criteria> click on the product name> click on the Class link at the bottom of the page. 3E has also provided a legend for further understanding of what the ratings mean. In addition to the Class link, you can also access reports under Modules> Classification or Sara Reports. These reports will give you access to information such as Main Hazard, Physical State, VOC, and Tier II Candidate List.
Industry Articles: News You Can Use..................................................................
From Compliance Magazine Beefing Up Your Emergency Response Training - More organizations are investing in emergency response programs, whether they are intended to protect employees and the facility from a terrorist attack, accident or natural disaster. A survey conducted by Compliance Magazine recently found that almost two-thirds of respondents work for companies that have increased activity in homeland protection programs. Eighty percent plan to increase emergency response planning, while 47 percent are paying more attention to their hazardous materials security and storage. In addition, almost 70 percent said that their additional budget dollars would be spent on training programs and resources. All factors point to more organizations looking to beef up homeland protection programs and the training to go along with them. Read the full story here. From Truckline Express DOT's HazMat Electronic Incident Reporting Available Online - DOT’s electronic hazmat incident reporting option is now available. Motor carriers that wish to use this option for filing form 5800.1 should access DOT’s online reporting system through the following link: https://hazmatonline.volpe.dot.gov/incident/Index.aspx. To find out what conditions are necessary for filing your report electronically, click here. RSPA to Ban Flammable Liquids From Tank Truck Wetlines - Last year (December 30th), RSPA published a long-awaited, controversial notice of proposed rulemaking on wetlines. The proposed rule would amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to prohibit flammable liquids from being transported in unprotected product piping on existing and newly manufactured DOT specification tank trucks. RSPA's prohibition would take the form of a performance standard that requires that there be less than one liter of product in each pipe after it is drained. RSPA is not proposing a specific method for achieving this standard. Read the full story here. From Environmental Protection EPA Proposes to Modify Toxics Release Inventory Reporting Requirements - EPA announced on Jan. 12 the first of two proposed rules intended to reduce the time and resources needed to submit annual reports to EPA's Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). TRI data and information are currently provided to federal officials by nearly 23,000 industrial and federal facility owners and operators nationwide. Read more here. From Occupational Hazards OSHA Schedules Public Hearings on Hexavalent Chromium - OSHA will hold public hearings in Washington, D.C., to discuss the agency's proposed rulemaking for occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. The hearings will begin on Feb. 1 and are expected to run through Feb. 17. Read more here. OSHA Inspectors Test Positive for Beryllium Exposure - After years of belittling the hazards beryllium posed to its inspectors, medical tests have revealed that at least three OSHA employees have developed blood abnormalities associated with beryllium exposure, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune. Read more here. EPA Studying Potential Health Risks of Chemical Used to
Make Teflon - The Environmental protection Agency (EPA) is
trying to determine whether a chemical used in the production of
Teflon poses a health threat to people throughout the nation. Read
more here. Tradeshows & Conferences - Stop by and see 3E at the following events: ASA
- American Subcontractors Association National Conference GlobalChem - Global Chemical
Regulations Conference RILA
(Retail Industry Leaders Association) Loss Prevention, Auditing
and Safety Conference COSTHA
(Conference on Safety Transportation of Hazardous Articles)
SCHC
(Society for Chemical Hazard Communication) Spring Meeting 2005
ABC (Associated
Builders and Contractors) Safety Conference EEI (Edison
Electric Institute) Occupational Safety & Health
Conference 3E HazMat Management Web Seminar Series: "Are you Ready for
REACH? Implications of the Proposed A proposal for a new European chemicals policy is in review with the European Council of Ministers and the European Parliament. The initial legislative review is expected to be completed in the fall of 2005. REACH will introduce a single regulatory framework for Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals to replace the current dual system for assessing the risks of existing (those placed in the market before 1981 and included in the EINECS inventory) and new substances (included in the ELINCS inventory). REACH will reverse the burden of proof for testing and risk assessment from authorities to industry. Through the introduction of this regulation, the European Union will make a fundamental change in the way chemicals are controlled, directly affecting the practices of importers (and manufacturers) of chemicals in Europe. The main elements of the proposal are the collection of information on chemicals and the preparation of chemicals safety reports. During this Web Seminar, 3E's
Regulatory Specialist, Sonja Mikkelsen, will discuss the
implications for companies outside the European Union, that desire
to export chemicals to EU:
When: Thursday, February 17 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. PST Where: Web browser (both audio and visual) Register here.
Miss one of our seminars? 3E has made many of our Web Seminars, part of the 3E HazMat Management Web Seminar Series, available for replay. Click here to access the Web Seminar topic of your choice. Please forward this information on to any of your colleagues who may benefit from this information. And don't forget! Those who participate in the 2 hour Web Seminars and submit answers to the quiz will be eligible to receive certificates for certification maintenance points (CMP) credits through the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM). Additionally, these Web Seminars are available for CUSA credits through the National Safety Council (NSC). If you have any questions about this program, please email info@3ecompany.com.
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