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3E RegReport
Russia Issues SanPiN, GN Standards
Taiwan EPA Publishes “Green Standard”
US PHMSA Publishes Safety Notice for Transportation of DOT Special Permit Packages
Mexico Hosts Conference on SLCPs
Korea MOE updates TCCA Toxic Chemical Substance List and Observational Chemical Substance List
Korea MOE updates GHS classification List
Taiwan Plasticizer News
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3E News
3E Company Wins Two New Product of the Year Awards from OH&S Magazine for Second Consecutive Year
3E Company is delighted to announce that two of its solutions have won 2011 New Product of the Year Awards from Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) magazine. This is the second consecutive year that 3E Company has won two New Product of the Year Awards. To view the full press release, please click here.
3E Company Ready to Support Corporate Compliance with OSHA’s Revised Hazard Communication Standard
3E Company recently reported on the expanded capabilities of its specialized GHS practice. With OSHA's alignment of its HazComm Standard (HCS) with the UN's GHS expected soon, 3E Company has bolstered its GHS practice by further enhancing the GHS-specific features and functionality found in its broad suite of solutions for simplified conformance with emerging and existing regulatory requirements. To view the full press release, please click here.
3E Company Extends Global Vendor MSDS Management Solution for SAP® EHSM with Access to GHS Classification and Labeling Data
3E Company recently announced new capabilities for its Ariel Data Manager™ (ADM)-VMSDS data management solution. The new functionality facilitates compliance with the classification and labeling requirements mandated by the UN's GHS, as well as with the reporting requirements set forth by NFPA, HMIS, and SARA. The enhancements help companies fulfill global regulatory obligations while also managing their product stewardship and workplace safety related MSDS data requirements. To view the full press release, please click here.
3E in the News
The September issue of OH&S magazine features an article by Kami Blake, Solutions Engineer, titled "MSDS Evolution: From Document to Data to Globalization". 3E has been an industry thought leader in portraying the growing importance of the MSDS as a core data element in the enterprise. The MSDS is playing an increasingly important role --- not only in EH&S regulatory compliance initiatives, but also in sustainability and corporate social responsibility efforts. In this article, Ms. Blake discusses the evolution of this important document, and shares her thoughts on how emerging regulations, such as OSHA GHS, will impact its format and requirements. To read the full article, please click here.
The September issue of ISHN features an article titled "Get Ready for GHS" by Ms. Blake. In the article, Ms.Blake explores emerging MSDS requirements and solutions, discusses the impact that OSHA GHS will have on these critical documents, and provides practical guidance on choosing solutions, building programs, and selecting vendors. You can view the full article here.
Lab Manager Magazine has proclaimed 3E as the most frequently used solution for MSDS management! Lab Manager Magazine recently posted the results of their recent MSDS survey. The survey results were accompanied by a short article, which discusses guidelines for developing a compliant, accurate, real-time MSDS data management program. The results of the survey can be viewed along with the corresponding article here.
Tips N Tricks
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Ask the 3Expert
“How does the recent change in TSCA 8(a) reporting rule, which changes the Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) rule to the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule, affect the reporting frequency and reporting submission period? Under the CDR rule, which chemical substances are exempted totally or partially from reporting? Are there any substances that need to be reported even if the production volume is less than 25,000 lbs?” »Read More
Meet the 3Experts
This month’s featured expert is Agostino Forte, Operations Manager, 3E Company Canada. »Read More
Events
Upcoming Events
23rd Annual Chicagoland Safety & Health Conference 2011
September 19-22
Naperville, IL, USA
ASSE Region VI Professional Development Conference
September 21-23
Myrtle Beach, NC, USA
EEI Fall Occupational Safety & Health Committee Conference
September 25-28
Charlotte, NC USA
HSE Canada - Health, Safety & Environment Conference & Trade Show
Date: September 27-28
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
SCHC Fall 2011
Date: October 4-5
Location: Arlington, VA, USA
16th Annual VOSH Conference
Date: October 4-7
Location: Portsmouth, VA, USA
RILA 2011 Retail Sustainability Conference
Date: October 12-14
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Le Grand Rendez-vous santé et sécurité du travail au Québec
Date: October 18-19
Location: Montréal, QC, Canada
10th Annual Alberta Health & Safety Conference & Trade Fair 2011
Date: October 24-26
Location: Calgary, ON, Canada
NAEM Annual EHS Management Forum 2011
Date: October 19-20
Location: Tuscon, AZ, USA
31st Annual HPS Conference & Trade Show 2011
Date: October 25
Location: Lansing, MI, USA
Beyond Safety Conference & Expo
Date: October 26-27, 2011
Location: Michigan City, IN, USA
National Safety Congress & Expo 2011
Date: October 30-November 2
Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Recent Speaking Engagements
3E's experts recently presented six sessions at the AHMP's Annual Conference. If you missed the session(s), please click on the links below to download from our EH&S Resource Center.
Best Practices in Hazardous Waste Information Management
Classifications, Labeling & Packaging (CLP) Regulatory Compliance
Enhancing Chemical Management Within the Framework of Existing TSCA Regulations
The End of an Era? The Phase Out of the ORM-D Exception
Best Practices for OSHA Compliance
Hazardous Material Information Management & Regulatory Compliance
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
GHS, the Next Step in the HCS Evolution
Date: Friday, September 30 at 10:45 a.m.
Location: SONAR's Annual Safety Healthcare Conference
ORM-D & GHS
Date: Friday, October 14 at 9:15 am
Location:Retail Sustainability Conference
An Overview of MSDS Requirements and Compliances for China, Korea and Japan
Date: November 4, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Location: 2011 Summit Meeting on Chemical Regulations in China, Korea and Japan
Value Propositions: How to maximize the return on your EHS investment
Location: ASUG Community Focus: CRM, EAM, PLM, and SCM
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Latest Changes in Global Regulatory Requirements and Their Impact on SAP EHSM
Location: ASUG Community Focus: CRM, EAM, PLM and SCM
Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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.
Global Regulatory Overview - CLP, GHS, and REACH
Is your MSDS Management System Ready for GHS?
Recent Association Web Seminars
You can access the PowerPoint and Windows Media files from recent Association Web seminars in the EH&S Resource Center. Simply click on the topic(s) of interest below to access the archive.
Exploring New Realities in Supply Chain Compliance Management
ASUG Webinar
Plant Safety & Chemical Management
SOCMA Webinar
Industry Articles - News You Can Use
EPA to host demo of e-CDRweb reporting tool
ECHA SEAC committee adopts restriction opinions
Study sees no clear link between BPA, diabetes
Philippine senators push for action on toxic children's products
Brazil to ban baby bottles containing BPA
Safety - Understanding the purpose of each of the eight sections of an MSDS
Sweden presents strategy to target hazardous chemicals in articles
PHMSA publishes HM-244D
Government: Senators ask White House to release EPA’s proposal to create new list of substances
EU Commission launches survey on impact of REACH on innovation
California Assembly passes BPA bill
New Tool Proposed for Assessing Chemical Risks
Glymes; Proposed Significant New Use; Extension of Comment Period
PHMSA issues Safety Advisory regarding gas cylinders
Two Years Later EPA Discusses Moving Beyond Action Plans
DNR report on sand mining pollutant inconclusive
FAA Issues Freighter Airplane Cargo Fire Risk Model
ACC Proposes New System to Prioritize Chemicals for Review
Scientists say danger from BPA food packaging 'very small'
ECHA publishes proposal to identify 20 chemicals as SVHCs
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