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3E News
Upcoming User Conference: Washington, DC
Current 3E customers are invited to attend 3E Company's 2011 Ariel™ North American User Conference, June 8-9, 2011 in Chevy Chase, MD at the Courtyard Marriott.
 Ariel User Group events are a great way to obtain more value from Ariel products and services, learn about future product development plans, provide valuable feedback about our current offerings, to influence the future development of products and services, network with peers and share valuable experiences!
This year's event promises to deliver two information-packed days covering the latest regulatory trends, including REACH, GHS and CLP. Product sessions will cover new enhancements to and best practices for Ariel WebInsight, Ariel SAP EHSM Solutions, ArielLogic, 3E GPA and more.
Customers not yet using Ariel products are also encouraged to attend to learn more about all of the ways 3E can help manage regulatory compliance and product stewardship.
You can view a draft agenda here, and reserve your spot at this free event here.
Upcoming User Event: ASSE - Chicago, IL
If you are a current 3E customer, and are planning to attend ASSE's Safety Exposition, June 12 - 15, 2011 in Chicago IL, or if you call the Chicago area home, please join us for an educational User Group Event! Attendees will be treated to an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and networking with other 3E users. This is also an excellent opportunity to learn more about new enhancements and features to 3E Online - MSDS, and more! The evening promises to be enjoyable and informative, so don't miss out!
Date: Monday, June 13th
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Meeting Suite 2
The Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is connected via enclosed skybridge to the conference center!
To RSVP for this event, please click here. We hope to see you in Chicago!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
3E in the News
3E Launches 3E Integrated MSDS Data for MSDgen to Streamline Development of Accurate Hazard Communication Documentation
3E Company recently announced the availability of 3E Integrated MSDS Data for MSDgen. The solution features the integration of 3E’s material safety data sheet (MSDS) management service with its MSDgen® MSDS authoring system. It brings powerful data-sharing capabilities that facilitate the moreefficient development of hazard communication documentation and management of vendor raw material MSDSs. To read more, please click here.
New TSCA Article in OH&S Magazine
The May 2011 issue of OH&S Magazine features an article on “TSCA Regulations: Today's Challenges and Tomorrow's Reforms ” by Kami Blake and Erin McVeigh. Once again, 3E Company’s experts are on the forefront of a fast breaking regulatory trend, providing insight into the complex regulatory changes impacting businesses today. The article also brings a much needed practical bent to the current TSCA policy discussion, with a check list approach to digesting the full complement of new rules, evaluating the impact to organizational reporting, determining whether gaps exist in expertise or capabilities, and understanding what options exist to fill those gaps. To view the full article, please click here.
New Hazardous Waste Management Article in EH&S Today
The May installment of 3E's Managing Compliance column focuses on "Hazardous Waste Management: Understanding EPA and State-Level Categories, Numbers and Reports" by Melanie Koske (this month's featured employee!) In the article, Ms. Koske shares best practices for hazardous waste identification and management. To view the full article, please click here.
Tips N Tricks
Did you know that WebInsight 6.0 allows you to access the IUCLID 5 dossiers from ECHA’s dissemination database for substance information? »Read More
Ask the 3Expert
“Could you please provide an update on Brazil and Uruguay’s adoption of GHS?” »Read More
Meet the 3Experts
This month’s featured employee is Melanie Koske, HRT Specialist, 3E Company. »Read More
Events
Upcoming Events
The European Sustainable Chemicals Management Conference 2011
May 31-June 1, 2011
The Management Centre Europe, Brussels, Belgium
2011 IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo
June 11-14, 2011
New Orleans, LA, USA
Safety 2011
June 12-14, 2011
McCormick Place West, Chicago, IL, USA
ChemCon Asia 2011
June 28-July 1, 2011
InterContinental Hotel, Hong Kong, China
Recent User Group Events
2011 3E Company European User Conference - Paris
3E Company customers gathered in Paris, France on May 8 and 9 for the 2011 3E Company European User Conference, which featured two information-packed days covering the latest regulatory trends, including REACH, CLP and GHS. Attendees also participated in product sessions and demonstrations highlighting the many new enhancements and features to Ariel WebInsight, Ariel SAP EHSM solutions, 3E Online-MSDS, ArielLogic, 3E GPA and more. Many customers also attended a specialized MSDgen track. The group was also treated to a lovely dinner on Wednesday evening at historic Au Petit Riche, which features authentic cuisine from the Loire region of France.
3E AIHce 2011 3E Company User Group Event - Portland
Attendees were treated to cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and networking with other 3E users, as well as a demo of 3E Mobile - MSDS, the first mobile site of its kind to offer instant access to hazardous material inventories and associated MSDSs via smartphone. In addition, attendees learned about new enhancements and features to 3E Online - MSDS, and more. A fun and informative evening was enjoyed by all who attended!
Recent Speaking Engagements
Kami Blake presented an overview of 3E Mobile – MSDS during the What's New in Equipment session during Edison Electric Institute Spring Occupational Health & Safety Conference on May 2, 2011.
Ms. Blake also presented a session on Exploring the Impact of Regulatory Changes: What’s on the Agenda for 2011 at Governor's Safety and Health Conference and Exhibition on May 12, 2011. Her presentation can be viewed here.
Tamie Webber presented 3E Mobile: Putting MSDS Management in the Palm of your Hand during the Expo Theater at AIHce 2011 on May 16, 2011.
Ms. Webber also presented a session on TSCA Regulatory Compliance: Challenges and Solutions at AIHce 2011 on May 17, 2011. Her presentation can be viewed here.
Michel Leveille shared his expertise on Trends and Considerations for Multilingual HazMat Compliance at Partners in Prevention on May 17, 2011. His presentation can be viewed here.
Sookie Hong presented a SOCMA Web seminar on Regulatory Developments in Asia on Wednesday, May 25th. Her presentation can be viewed here.
Recent Web Seminars
You can access the Powerpoint and Windows Media files from recent Web seminars in the Web seminar archive. Simply click on the topic(s) of interest below to access the archive.
S'attaquer aux fiches signalétiques, à la conformité en matière de SSE, au SIMDUT et au SGH!
Tackling MSDSs, EH&S Compliance, WHMIS and GHS in Canada!
Upcoming Web Seminars
Proven and Comprehensive Content Solutions for your SAP® EHS Management needs!
Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Time: 7:00 AM PDT / 10:00 AM EDT / 3:00 PM UK / 4:00 PM Central Europe
Register: Here
Proven and Comprehensive Content Solutions for your SAP® EHS Management needs!
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2011
Time: 5:00 PM PDT / 8:00 PM EDT / 8:00 AM China (June 17, 2011) / 9:00 AM Japan (June 17, 2011)
Register: Here
Proven and Comprehensive Content Solutions for your SAP® EHS Management needs!
Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Time: 5:00 AM PDT / 8:00 AM EDT / 2:00 PM UK / 3:00 PM Central Europe
Register: Here
Industry Articles - News You Can Use
From The American
Better Living Through Chemistry (If Permitted)
From the American Council on Science and Health
Has glass ever been “proven safe”?
From the Baltimore Sun
Maryland's BPA ban exposes children to greater risks than the chemical itself
From ECHA
Special Eurobarometer report published on the consumer perception of chemicals
From Environmental Protection
Pediatricians Weigh in on Toxic Chemicals Debate
From European Plastics News
ECPI confident France will not pass phthalate ban
From ICIS
INSIGHT: US poised to label styrene as a likely carcinogen
From The New York Times
Op-Ed: Hitting the Bottle
Raising Concerns About Chemicals in Recycled Carpet Padding
Opinion: Chemical Suspected in Cancer Is in Baby Products
From UPI.com
Debate over BPA ongoing in Europe
From the U.S. Government
TSCA IUR Deadline Suspended
From Xinhua News Agency
U.S. government urged to restrict chemicals on market
3E Company does not control, review, approve, or endorse these Industry News articles or the viewpoints expressed in them.
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