In 2005 USEPA published regulations that significantly change the manifest form and procedures. The regulations mandate national use of a new Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest that goes into effect on 5 September 2006.     Manifests are the key element in “cradle-to-grave” tra...

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In a final rulemaking on 28 February 2006, federal OSHA promulgated a new rule that lowers the permissible exposure level for hexavalent chromium from 50 ug/m3 to 5 ug/m3.  This new standard will likely affect electroplaters, spray painting, welding of stainless steel, and other types of co...

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OSHA 300A form contains a summary of all significant injuries and illnesses that occurred during the prior calendar year.  The form for calendar year 2005 must be completed and posted in a conspicuous place where other employee notices are posted from 1 February 2006 to 30 April 2006.  ...

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Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in collaboration with the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) has determined that the temporary disposal exemptions that allowed small quantity generators to dispose of universal wastes in the trash will not be extended.  This w...

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The manufacture, distribution and processing of products manufactured after 1 June 2006 that contain pentabrominated diphenyl ether (pentaBDE) and octabrominated diphenyl ether (octaBDE) flame retardants will be prohibited in California (California HSC 108920 et seq.).  However, the manufac...

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