June 2010
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OSHA Moves on Walking-Working Surfaces Revisions . . . Again
On May 24, OSHA published a proposed rule to amend its walking-working surfaces and personal protective equipment standards, Subparts D and I of the General Industry Standards. The proposed revisions are intended to reduce the number of workplace injuries and fatalities due to slips, trips and falls by requiring the use of updated technologies and… Continue reading
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EPA Says Formaldehyde Causes Cancer
EPA announced the release of the draft Toxicological Review of Formaldehyde – Inhalation Assessment in the June 2, 2010 Federal Register. EPA found that the chemical, present in a wide variety of consumer products, causes cancer when inhaled. Continue reading
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Fifth Circuit Dismisses Hurricane Katrina Climate Change Appeal
On May 28, 2010, in Comer v. Murphy Oil U.S.A, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an order dismissing the appeal of a climate change nuisance case involving the effects of Hurricane Katrina. Comer v. Murphy 5th Cir. Order May 26 2010. Continue reading
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CBI Protections for Chemicals May be Lost
In a May 27, 2010 Federal Register notice, U.S. EPA announced that it will begin reviewing Confidential Business Information (“CBI”) claims for health and safety studies submitted under the Toxic Substances Control Act and will reject the CBI claims that do not meet TSCA’s requirements for CBI treatment. Continue reading