March 10, 2008 -- Welcome to the March issue of 3E HazMat Matters! Please forward this newsletter to any colleagues who might find it useful or have them request a subscription by clicking here. For information on how to opt-out, see the instructions at the end of this email.
In this Issue:
3E News
3E in the News
Tips N Tricks
Product News
Meet the 3Experts
Events
Industry Articles - News You Can Use
3E News ...........................................................................................................................
3E has received a 2007 Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) Business Achievement Award in the information technology category. This is the second consecutive year that 3E has been recognized by EBJ; in 2006, the company received an IT Merit Award. The announcement validates our continued market leadership and ongoing dedication to providing our customers with the most complete, relevant and timely line of global EH&S regulatory compliance services on the market today. 3E Company was the only MSDS and chemical regulatory content provider to receive such an award. 3E's press release announcing the win can be viewed here; EBJ's announcement can be viewed here.
Sure you know 3E Company for MSDS management, but did you realize we offer such a variety of choices? You can choose from a range of options based on the specific needs of your organization!
3E MSDS On Demand - Round-the-clock access to the 3E EH&S Mission Control Center for MSDS requests, faxed to any specified number
3E Service-MSDS Silver - Web-based MSDS management with the ability to build a company-specific catalog of MSDSs for an unlimited number of company locations
3E Online-MSDS Gold – Truly "The Gold Standard" Edition, 3E Online Gold provides full inventory management in addition to optional enhancements such as chemical and fire code classification, SARA reporting, labeling (including EU labels), chemical approval and tools for REACH compliance
3E Online-MSDS Platinum - Our most advanced "Expert Edition" version for the expert advanced user who requires regulatory impact analysis features, expanded search and product properties modification capabilities
Regardless of your company size, number of locations or industry, we have a program that's right for your business! Contact us today to find out more.
3E in the News.......................................................................................................................
The February 14th issue of Japan Chemical Week featured an interview with Bob Christie, CEO and President, 3E Company. During the interview, Bob discussed the company's international growth strategy. The full article can be viewed here.
Canadian Occupational Safety, a leading Canadian EHS publication recently published a story, "Chemical Hazards Put Workers, Environment at Risk" which details the serious challenges companies face in managing chemical hazards. In addition to citing 3E's online MSDS management services, the article also mentions our MSDS On Demand, regulatory data, and ER/call center services. The full article can be viewed here.
Product News...................................................................................................................
MSDgen 5.07 is now available! This new version of the MSDgen MSDS authoring system includes several new features, including:
- Enhanced toxicological and ecological sections whereby MSDgen now conveniently selects only the most relevant data to present on your (M)SDS documents.
- Automatic loading of the ARC (After Reaction Composition) tab with only those ingredients that are not specified as reactants. Any ingredients declared as reactants are automatically reacted out of the ARC.
- An updated Ariel Import process which enables the utilization of multiple processors in cases where multiple processors are available on the server where the database is installed.
- A new Rule exclusion option to support the exclusion of the various GHS categories that are not being adopted by certain countries like Korea.
For more information, please contact Heath Watson at hwatson@3ecompany.com or
3E is pleased to offer a new service, Onsite Inventory Assessment with Quantities! This new service provides customers with an accurate, site-specific, hazardous materials inventory including the quantities of products at each location. To perform this service, 3E personnel go to a specified location(s) to acquire information related to an accurate hazardous materials inventory based on primary hazardous material containers onsite. During the Onsite Inventory Assessment, 3E will attempt to collect the following information for each hazardous material:
- Product Name
- Manufacturer Name
- Manufacturer's Part Number
- Physical State
- Location
- Number of Containers Present
- Container Size
- Container Unit of Measure
For more information, please contact your sales representative.
3E Company is constantly looking to improve our operations and add new products and services to better serve you. We always appreciate hearing what's on your mind. Your feedback, suggestions and ideas are what keep us going 24 hours a day. We encourage you share your ideas and feedback by emailing info@3ecompany.com
.Tips N Tricks .........................................................................................................................
Are you finding it difficult to track regulatory changes?
For 3E Online – Platinum Expert Edition customers there is hope. 3E Online’s Regulatory Impact Analysis provides a report of regulatory changes related to products in specified inventory locations. Simply select Regulatory Impact Analysis from the Chemical Analysis tab. Select a location, choose a date range and run your report. The report contains a list of regulatory changes by product and regulatory list. If you want to know more about a regulatory change, simply select the month/year to get a full report. If you are not currently a 3E Online – Platinum Expert Edition user and would like more information on this and other Platinum Expert features please contact your sales representative.
Meet the 3Experts...........................................................................................................
Jacki Burns is Supervisor of Transportation and Classification Services, 3E Company. She has been with 3E Company since 1995, beginning her career as a customer service representative in both the MSDS and Transportation Services departments. Over the past twelve years, she has had many responsibilities related to transportation, fire code, and waste classification services. 
Ms. Burns has trained representatives from over fifty companies and has visited clients throughout the United States addressing their individual Transportation needs. She has been instrumental in helping 3E’s clients develop customized hazardous materials management programs. These programs not only address training issues, but encompass total compliance solutions while keeping costs and compliance burdens to a minimum. As a project manager for transportation and classification services, she has overseen the classification and delivery of hundreds of thousands of inventory items. In her current role, she manages an experienced team of specialists focused on providing excellent support to our current customers while expanding our services to international venues.
Ms. Burns completed the Bachelor of Arts program in English at the University of California, Irvine. She continues her professional development with her participation in both the annual COSTHA conferences and Cooperative Hazardous Materials Education seminars, in association with the Transportation Safety Institute established by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
In 2007, Ms. Burns gave birth to a daughter, Madelaine Rose. When she isn’t playing peek-a-boo or reading nursery rhymes with her daughter, she likes playing tennis, quilting, and enjoys an annual drive up the California coast with her husband of six years, Nathan.
Events..........................................................................................................................
CONFERENCES
Please come visit 3E at the following upcoming shows:
COSTHA 2008 Annual Forum & Expo
March 10-12, 2008
Location: St. Petersburg Bayfront Hilton, St. Petersburg, FL
Global Chemical Regulations Conference
March 17-19, 2008
Location: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Baltimore, MD
Business & Industry's EH&S Symposium
March 26-27, 2008
Location: Duke Energy Center, Cincinnati, OH
April 1-3, 2008
Location: Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OHEEI Spring 2008 Occupational Safety & Health Conference
April 5-9, 2008
Location: Marriott Louisville, Louisville, KY
Le Forum Sante et securite du travail 2008
April 9, 2008
Location: Centre des congres de Quebec, Quebec, Canada
April 21-22, 2008
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Center, Toronto, Canada
April 27-29, 2008
Location: Hotel Inter-Continental, Miami, FL
USER GROUPS
Attention all current 3E/Ariel customers! Are you attending the Global Chemical Regulations Conference (GlobalChem) in Baltimore next month? If so, you're invited to arrive early and join us for the 3E Ariel User Group Event on March 17!
Date: Monday, March 17, 2007
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Courtyard by Marriott, 1000 Aliceanna Street (walking distance from the Waterfront Marriott)
Attendees will learn more about the new release of Ariel WebInsight and the Ariel integrated suite of products. Interact with other Ariel and 3E users in an informal setting, share mutual experiences and learn how other companies are benefiting from the 3E suite of products and services. Don’t miss the opportunity to provide valuable feedback that will aid us in bringing the right functionality and content to you.
You are also invited to join us for the Ariel User Group Dinner later that evening.
Date: Monday, March 17, 2007
Time: 6:30 p.m. (immediately following the GlobalChem welcome reception)
Location: TBD
3E's User Group Dinners are designed to bring the 3E user community together to share common experiences, network with industry peers and provide valuable feedback about how 3E can better serve your EH&S information and compliance management needs.
To register for these complimentary user group events, simply email Erica Miller and indicate if you'll be attending the meeting and/or dinner. Register now as space is limited! You do not need to attend GlobalChem in order to attend our user group events - all 3E Company customers are welcome!
UPCOMING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
3E's subject matter experts will be speaking at the following conferences:
SESHA's Annual Symposium & Exposition
March 25-28, 2008 in Portland, OR
Session: "Why World Class EH&S Compliance Does not Need to Cost a Fortune"
Date: Thursday, March 27, 2008
Time: 11:15 a.m. – noon
Session: "Overcoming multilingual issues in a global EH&S environment"
Date: Friday, March 28, 2008
Time: 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
WEB SEMINARS
Please join us for a FREE Web seminar on Corporate Best Practices for OSHA Compliance: Top 10 Tips. For this Web seminar, 3E Company is proud to present Pat Tyson, Former acting Assistant Secretary for OSHA.
During this session, Mr. Tyson will discuss the serious subject of workplace health and safety, focusing on best practices and practical ways to manage OSHA inspection. Participants will learn ten tips for avoiding most inspections in the first place, and, when an inspection cannot be avoided, how to prepare in advance with specific do's and don'ts. Although facing an inspection by OSHA is hardly considered positive, you can survive the event if you are well prepared. Take steps to prevent repeated citations and willful violations by practicing good audit/inspection management.
Mr. Tyson will also discuss the following topics:
- Keeping up with OSHA developments
- Complaint-based inspections
- Written procedure on what to do if OSHA knocks
- Notice of contest
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008
Time: 8:00-9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time
Register: Here (please note that the last day to register is March 19th!)
Cost: FREE!
This web seminar has been approved for Certification Maintenance Points (CMP) through IHMM.
Industry Articles: News You Can Use....................................................................................
From Chemical Online
NIH Collaborates With EPA To Improve The Safety Testing Of Chemicals
From Environmental Protection
CAL/EPA taking on toxic chemicals
From the European Chemicals Agency
The Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) meets for first time
From NSC
OSHA issues guidance document on portland cement
NIOSH seeking comment on beryllium draft
Scientists to Feds: Replace cesium chloride in medical devices
Pipeline safety officials examine hazardous materials loading, unloading