November 30, 2009 - 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.
Product News
New version of ADM-VMSDS!
With the new version of ADM-VMSDS, customers can now leverage directly from SAP EH&S composition data and R&S classifications to perform other activities such as substance volume tracking, exposure profiling and regulatory reporting.
The latest release of ADM VMSDS allows loading not only of physical-chemical properties directly into the Specification Database of SAP EH&S but also:
- Product composition, and
- EU Risk and Safety (R&S) phrases
The Ariel Data Manager™(ADM)-VMSDS helps companies meet both product stewardship and workplace safety related MSDS data management and compliance challenges. With ADM VMSDS SAP EH&S users can seamlessly load and maintain Vendor MSDS document images and associated meta-data.
No other vendor can offer a single solution for obtainment, tracking, access and enterprise system integration of both regulatory and Vendor MSDS content in SAP EH&S.
3E News
PROPOSED OSHA GHS RULE. OSHA recently announced its proposal to modify the current Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)  to conform with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). As a leader in the field of GHS compliance, 3E Company stands ready to support companies in preparing for OSHA's proposed rule to adopt the Globally Harmonized Hazard Communication System. To read the full press release summarizing our broad suite of proven products and services to help companies conform, please click here.
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3E in the News
Just one month after OSHA's important announcement about the U.S. adoption of GHS, one of the very first related advisory articles about GHS compliance published in the EH&S trade press is authored by 3E Company's Jytte Syska. Click here to view the article, which appears in the November issue of EHS Today.
Tips N Tricks
Need help Authoring documents that are compliant with the EU’s CLP? »Read More
Ask the 3Expert
“I have shipments of alkaline batteries being shipped to and from my facilities. I have come across a 'Not Restricted' marking on some of the packaging which I have not seen before nor used, can you provide clarification on the changes to shipping batteries?" »Read More
Meet the 3Experts
This month’s featured employee is Andrea Verspay, 3E Company’s Director of Market Development for the EMEA region. »Read More
Events
Upcoming European User Group Meeting
All current customers are invited to attend our European User Group meeting, which will include two days of in-depth, interactive sessions where attendees will learn about the latest developments and enhancements of our product line and how to tackle the latest regulatory challenges. In addition to addressing regulatory issues, the session will include updates on all 3E Company products and services, including dedicated specialized tracks on Ariel for SAP EH&S Solutions and the MSDgen MSDS Authoring System.
There are no registration fees to attend all, or portions, of the meeting, including dinner.
Dates: December 2-3, 2009
Location: NH Köln - MediaPark, Cologne Germany
To RSVP or acquire additional information about this event, please contact Julee Vecchio.
Recent Speaking Engagements
Isaac Powell, Product Manager, hosted an informative session on Best Practices in Hazardous Waste Management at Clean Gulf 2009 on November 18th. His presentation can be viewed here.
Christina Widodo, Manager of Regulatory Research, presented an exciting presentation on The ABCs of GHS, REACH and More at the DGAC Annual Convention on November 19th. Her presentation can be viewed here.
Tamie Webber, Director of Product Management, presented a Web seminar with SOCMA on Making EH&S a Priority - The Case for EH&S Compliance Across Industries and Throughout the Supply Chain on November 19th. Her presentation can be viewed here.
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Upcoming 3E Company Web Seminars
Connie Prostko-Bell, Solutions Engineer, will be presenting “Integrating Content to Drive your SAP Compliance Engine and Ensure Business Success” on two dates to accomodate a variety of time zones:
Date: December 2, 2009
Time: 7 a.m. Pacific (US) / 10 a.m. Eastern (US) / 3 p.m. (UK)
Register: Here
Date: December 3, 2009
Time: 6 p.m. Pacific (US) / 9 a.m. (China, December 4th) / 10 a.m. (Japan, December 4th)
Register: Here
Tamie Webber, Director of Product Management, will be presenting “The ABCs of GHS, REACH and More: A Regulatory Update."
Date: December 9, 2009
Time: 8 AM Pacific (US) / 11 AM Eastern (US)
Register: Here
Ciba Expert Services' GHS Workshop
3E Company is supporting Ciba Expert Services' seminar on "Implementing the GHS in the EU - A practitioner’s workshop to future classification and labelling" on November 30 - December 1, 2009 in London, UK. Click here to download the program and registration form.
Industry Articles - News You Can Use
From Business Green
New EU register to keep tabs on dangerous pollutants
From COSTHA
ECHA pre-registration deadline
DOT issues lithium battery safety advisory
Railroads, gov't spar over chlorine trains
From Environmental Expert
APHA asks Congress to ban asbestos
EPA proposes SNURs for carbon nanotubes
Pesticide endosulfan ruled “highly toxic”
EPA study reveals widespread contamination of fish in U.S. lakes and reservoirs
From EP Online
New Pesticide Labeling Should Control Spray Drift
EPA Orders Pesticide Testing for Hormone Effects
From Sustainable Business.com
Obama Admin Wants Reform of Chemicals Law
From SOCMA
SOCMA Urges Congress to be Pragmatic on TSCA Reform in Testimony
REACh Update – Late Pre-Registration Ends in November
From World Trade Interactive
DOT Steps Up Enforcement on Safe Transportation of Lithium Batteries
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