Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) has announced that it is proposing the first-ever national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the latest action under President Biden’s plan to combat PFAS pollution and the EPA PFAS Strategic Roadmap. Through its proposed rule, EPA seeks to establish legally enforceable levels for six PFAS … Continue reading EPA Proposes First-Ever National Standard for PFAS in Drinking Water | Workplace Safety and Environmental Law Alert Blog
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Why EPA’s proposal for two ‘forever chemicals’ will be controversial
EPA's set to propose new national drinking water standards for two of the most studied pollutants among the thousands of "forever chemicals." — Read on http://www.statnews.com/2022/12/21/forever-chemicals-pfas-epa-drinking-water/
Dangerous PFAS Chemicals Are in Your Food Packaging – Consumer Reports
Dangerous PFAS Chemicals Are in Your Food Packaging CR found 'forever chemicals' in bowls, bags, plates, and wrappers, even from some companies that say they've phased them out — Read on http://www.consumerreports.org/pfas-food-packaging/dangerous-pfas-chemicals-are-in-your-food-packaging-a3786252074/
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Acts on Proposed PFAS Standards – Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Acts on Proposed PFAS Standards - Michael Best & Friedrich LLP — Read on http://www.michaelbest.com/Newsroom/282902/Wisconsin-Natural-Resources-Board-Acts-on-Proposed-PFAS-Standards
Biden plan puts chemical industry’s feet to the fire – POLITICO
The Biden administration laid out a sweeping strategy on Monday for grappling with widespread contamination from toxic “forever chemicals” that aims to stop future contamination at its source. The roadmap for dealing with the chemicals, known as PFAS, represents a marked contrast from that of the Trump administration, which struggled to reassure communities and legislators … Continue reading Biden plan puts chemical industry’s feet to the fire – POLITICO
OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign – “Are Your Employees Trained?”
Falls From Floor - Floor Falls From Bridges Leading Edge Falls Re-Roofing Falls Scaffolding Falls FALLS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN CONSTRUCTION. In 2010, there were 264 fall fatalities (255 falls to lower level) out of 774 total fatalities in construction. These deaths are preventable. Falls can be prevented and lives can be … Continue reading OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign – “Are Your Employees Trained?”
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