April 30, 2010 - Welcome to the latest issue of the 3E EH&S Express! 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.
3E News
New Classification & Labelling Service
Earlier this month, 3E Company introduced our exciting new C&L Inventory Notification Services to assist manufacturers and importers with Classification and Labelling requirements and subsequent European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) notification under the European Union’s Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. For additional information, please view the press release or the brochure.
3E Online Enhancement – Redesigned Homepage
Significant improvements have been made to 3E Online’s homepage, converting it into a multipurpose welcome page. The text-orientated design has been modified with the following:
Quick Links (short cuts): 3E Online’s menu is organized into tabbed sections using a horizontal toolbar. Users can now quickly jump to any part within these sections using a new menu tree located on the homepage.
Live News Feeds: Stay current with regulatory and 3E Company news directly from 3E Online’s homepage.
- Ariel Regulatory News: Regulatory news is streamed directly into 3E Online’s homepage. This regulatory news is complied by 3E’s Ariel Global Research Team. They have the experience, contacts and language skills needed to keep you current with ever-changing global regulations.
- 3E Webinars: Notifications about 3E’s series of free, educational web seminars designed to educate EH&S professionals on the latest issues and topics affecting EH&S.
- 3E Press Releases: The latest news published about 3E Company around the world.
Customizable Corporate Announcement: A corporate message can be added to 3E Online’s homepage. Some examples: safety mission statement, administrative contact information, procedural reminders.
These enhancements add navigational convenience to the homepage, increase awareness of 3E’s EH&S activities, and keep users abreast of ever-changing regulatory requirements.
Tips N Tricks
Did you know that all 3E Online users have access to live, 24/7/365 application assistance through the use of 3E’s InstaCall option? »Read More
Ask the 3Expert
“Are classification ratings (NFPA/HMIS) required elements of an MSDS?” »Read More
Meet the 3Experts
This month’s featured employee is Kami Blake, Solutions Engineer. »Read More
Events
Recent Speaking Engagements
Michael Hovvang presented "Loading, Managing and Using Regulatory Content in Corporate EH&S Systems" on March 29th at Chemical Forum Europe 2010 in Brussels.
Jytte Syska gave a very well received presentation on "CLP & REACH: The Changing landscape of Chemical Classification" at REACH 2010 in Chicago.
Kami Blake and Connie Prostko-Bell recently participated in several of SOCMA's ChemStewards Regional Meetings, including April 13th in Warrington, PA and April 22nd in Crosby, TX. While at the meetings, Ms. Blake and Ms. Prostko-Bell discussed GHS and TSCA, as well as ways to add value and aid in hazardous waste management and continued safety, success and performance improvements.
Kami Blake presented on the "Effects of Global Harmonization on Hazcom Programs" at the EEI Spring Occupational Health & Safety Committee Conference on April 27th.
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Tony Harris, Senior Solutions Engineer, will be attending and speaking at the upcoming SOCMA ChemSteward Regional Meeting in Cinncinati, OH (May 6th). Kami Blake, Solutions Engineer, will be attending and speaking at the meeting in Charlotte, NC (May 11th). While at the meetings, the team will be discussing GHS and TSCA, as well as ways to add value and aid in hazardous waste management and continued safety, success and performance improvements.
Tamie Webber, Director of Product Management, will present "Regulatory Update: The ABCs of the Global Harmonization System, REACH and More" at the Minneapolis Safety and Health Conference from 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. on May 12th, 2010.
Kami Blake, Solutions Engineer, will participate in "Regulations and the Environment" panel on May 17th, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. at the WERC Conference in Anaheim, California.
Wolfe Wittke, Manager, Implementation Strategy and Services, will be presenting with Larry Klein, DuPont Company on "Leveraging tools and content for efficient GHS compliance management in SAP EH&S - A case study together with DuPont" at ASUG's Annual Conference on May 18th at 3:00 p.m.
Upcoming 3E Company Web Seminars
Our regulatory experts will be presenting a timely and relevant Web seminar on New SDS Requirements in Europe: A Regulatory Update. The seminar will be offered twice to accommodate a variety of time zones.
Date: May 10th, 2010
Time: 7:00 a.m. Pacific (US); 10:00 a.m. Eastern (US); 3:00 p.m. (UK); 4:00 p.m. (Europe)
Register: Here
Date: May 11th, 2010 / May 12th, 2010 (Asia Pacific)
Time: 5:00 p.m. Pacific (US); 8:00 p.m. Eastern (US); 8:00 a.m. (May 12th, China); 9:00 a.m. (May 12th, Japan)
Christina Widodo, Manager of Regulatory Research, will be presenting a Web seminar on Global GHS: Current Status and Challenges. The seminar will be offered twice to accommodate a variety of time zones.
Date: May 12th, 2010
Time: 7:00 a.m. Pacific (US); 10:00 a.m. Eastern (US); 3:00 p.m. (UK); 4:00 p.m. (Europe)
Date: May 13th, 2010 / May 14th, 2010 (Asia Pacific)
Time: 5:00 p.m. Pacific (US); 8:00 p.m. Eastern (US); 8:00 a.m. (May 14th, China); 9:00 a.m. (May 14th, Japan)
Dr. Elena Mayer of Brenntag will explain the process Brenntag went through to address global EH&S compliance across their enterprise, the implementation process, and the beneficial results the company has realized since. The seminar will be offered twice to accommodate a variety of time zones.
SAP EH&S Case Study Webinar: Brenntag Delivers an Optimized Global HSE Program!
Date: May 26th, 2010
Time: 7:00 a.m. Pacific (US); 10:00 a.m. Eastern (US); 3:00 p.m. (UK); 4:00 p.m. (Europe)
Register: Here
Date: May 27th, 2010 / May 28th, 2010 (Asia Pacific)
Time: 5:00 p.m. Pacific (US); 8:00 p.m. Eastern (US); 8:00 a.m. (May 14th, China); 9:00 a.m. (May 14th, Japan)
Register: Here
Upcoming Tradeshows
2010 Responsible Conference & Expo
May 2-5, 2010
Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami, FL
Partners in Prevention 2010
May 4-5, 2010
International Centre, Mississagua, Ontario
Kentucky Safety and Health Conference and Exposition
May 4 - 7, 2010
Galt House, Louisville, KY
4th Annual Food Technology Innovation & Safety Forum
May 11-12, 2010
Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Chicago, IL, USA
ASUG Annual Conference 2010
May 16-19, 2010
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
AIHce 2010
May 22-27, 2010
Denver Convention Center, Denver, CO
Upcoming User Group Events
MSDgen Users Conference
Registration now open!
Please join the 3E MSDgen team and other members of the MSDgen user community in Cleveland, OH at the 2010 MSDgen Users Conference, which will be held Tuesday, August 10 - Thursday, August 12, 2010.
Don't wait! Early bird registration deadline is May 28, 2010. »Read More
Industry Articles - News You Can Use
From BLR
Revised Hazmat Security Rule
From Chemical Week
House and Senate Democrats Detail TSCA Reform
From COSTHA
Congress Introduces Landmark Chemical Control Reforms
ECHA adds acrylamide to the Candidate List of SVHC for authorization under REACH
EPA proposes adding more chemicals to Toxics Release Inventory List
From Environmental Protection
EPA to Scrutinize Environmental Impact of Bisphenol A
Agency Restricts Phosphine Fumigant Use to Protect People
From the EPA
EPA Announces New Restrictions on Pesticide Phosphine Fumigants to Reduce Risks to Children New labels aim to reduce accidental poisonings
From Hazardous Cargo Bulletin
Regulatory Update
From HazMat Management Magazine
EPA proposal to expand Toxics Release Inventory
From OHS Magazine
EPA Proposes Adding 16 Chemicals to Toxics Release Inventory List
From Plastics News
EPA proposes expanding toxics release inventory
From RubberNews.com
ECHA publishes REACH guides
From SOCMA
Industry, Government Experts: TSCA Reform Law Unlikely in 2010
Congressional Committee Convenes Stakeholder Group to Discuss TSCA Reform
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