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September 11-- Welcome to the latest issue of 3E HazMat Matters. 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.
In this Issue:
3E News - Major Announcements and Product Launches
Ask the 3Experts
3E in the News
Events - Trade Shows, Conferences & User Group Events
Industry Articles - News You Can Use
3E News........................................................................................................................
It has been a hot, busy summer. 3E made several major news announcements about new products and enhancements to existing services. In case you were enjoying a well-deserved and long vacation and missed the news, here is a re-cap:
3E Company Announces Internationalization of Award-Winning MSDS Management System
3E Online-MSDS 5.1 facilitates the delivery of hazard communication information to employees in facilities with multilingual needs. A new user interface supports a wide variety of languages, including English, French, Spanish, German and Italian. This enhanced interface also allows users to locate MSDSs in the supported languages. Read the press release here.
3E Company Announces Enhanced Version of Outsourced Regulatory Reporting
3E announced the availability of an enhanced version of its 3E Compliance Calendar outsourced compliance reporting solution. The new version includes an innovative regulatory compliance research and analysis module that is ideally suited for customers with multiple facilities who need to simplify and centralize environmental, health and safety reporting and permitting. This comprehensive new solution enables customers to meet reporting requirements while dramatically reducing the burdensome administrative work associated with compliance reporting. Read the press release here.
3E Company Announces Expansion of Emergency Response Services
3E introduced two expanded Emergency Response (ER) offerings: 3E ER Hotline for Workplace and 3E ER Hotline for Products. 3E ER Hotline for Workplace is available for incidents and events that occur within a customer's workplace, supporting employee safety management, while 3E ER Hotline for Products is available for incidents involving specific products that are being transported, handled or used outside of the customer's workplace and allows the customer to utilize 3E's emergency hotline number on their MSDS and/or shipping documents. Both services offer instant access to professional assistance in the event of a chemical spill, release, poisoning or exposure. Read the press release here.
3E Company Names Steven Wolkenstein CFO
Senior-level financial management veteran joins 3E Company as Chief Financial Officer. Read the press release here.
3E Launches Waste Classification Service
3E introduced its new Waste Classification service, which streamlines the hazardous waste management process and helps customers fulfill their hazardous waste compliance obligations. The service assists customers in identifying, classifying and managing their hazardous waste to create a comprehensive and effective hazardous waste management program. Read the press release here.
Ask the 3Experts.....................................................................................................
How does the EU directive on biocides work?
The EU Biocide Products Directive 98/8/EC (known as the BPD) was issued in February 1998 and was to be implemented in all member states by 13 May 2000. In many ways, the BPD is a precursor to the proposed REACH regulation, which will require the registration of all existing chemical substances in the EU. In order to comprehend the effects of the BPD you must first understand the scope of the directive. To find out more, click here.
- Jess Clayton
Manager, European Regulatory Affairs
What are the proposed changes to EU food additive and flavoring currently being discussed in Brussels?
The EU Commission has recently submitted a proposal for consideration by the European Parliament (EP) and the European Council of Minister (CoM), which would significantly change the current legislation governing food additives and flavorings. To find out more, click here.
- Jess Clayton
Manager, European Regulatory Affairs
3E in the News............................................................................................................
Cradle to Grave
Recent regulatory activity in North America, Europe and Asia has given a clear signal that chemical producers will be held responsible for their products throughout the entire life cycle. Hazardous Cargo Bulletin discussed 3E's end-to-end full life cycle capabilities in a feature article in a recent issue. Read the article here.
3E's own staff of EH&S specialists regularly contribute editorial content to the industry's magazines and journals. Here are a few of the recently published articles.
Improve your approach to hazardous materials
Chemical Processing recently published 3E's article about how committing a significant level of resources to dealing with hazardous materials can be difficult for small companies. The article provides insight into developing an accurate inventory in order to gain a strategic advantage. Read the article here.
Internet a valuable resource
Facility Safety Management published suggestions from 3E's Michael Beckel on how to use the Web to better manage your MSDS needs and simplify Hazmat compliance. Read the article here.
Preparing your company for a hazardous spill
Industrial Hygiene News published 3E's Jeff Kacirek's article that explains best practices for emergency management of hazardous material spills. Read the article here.
Even the contents of Windex considered hazardous
The San Diego Business Journal recently interviewed 3E CEO Robert S. Christie, highlighting 3E's comprehensive suite of chemical, regulatory and compliance information services. Read the article here.
Hybrid for HazCom
This article from a special supplement to ASSE's Professional Safety magazine explores how to implement a hybrid training program for Hazcom. Read it here.
Events........................................................................................................................
3E is gearing up for a busy Fall trade show season. We will be exhibiting and speaking at several upcoming events, so stop by the booth. 3E and Ariel customers should also be on the look out for invitations to our User Group Events.
SCHC 2006 Fall Meeting
September 12-13
Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Virginia
Customers are invited to attend our Ariel User Group immediately following the conference on September 13 from 12:00-5:00 at the hotel-- followed by dinner. Attendees will learn about the new features and content of the Ariel products. Be the first to learn about the Ariel roadmap and recently released solutions for integrating content into SAP EH&S, the WERCS and other applications.
Also, do not miss the opportunity to find out what is new in Ariel WebInsight and how companies utilize the power of the tool to enhance their compliance processes. You will learn about the new features and regulatory content we have released during 2006. To find out more or RSVP to this event, send an email to Erica Miller at emiller@3ecompany.com.
NACD (National Association of Chemical Distributors) OPSEM 2006
September 13-14
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
Booth #210
Consorta's 2006 Annual Resource Management Conference
September 18
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago, IL
Booth #113
ACHMM's 2006 National Conference
September 18-20
Omni Champion's Gate, Orlando, FL
Booth #302
Customers should plan to join us Tuesday, September 19 for lunch from 11:30-1:30 (during the "on your own" lunch) at Trevi's inside the Omni hotel. RSVP to Erica Miller at emiller@3ecompany.com.
Don't miss the following 3E presentations during this year's conference:
Monday, September 18:
2:45-3:30pm Importing Products - TSCA Consideration, given by Jillaine Dellis
2:45-3:30pm Hazardous Materials, Homeland Security and International Requirements, given by Prabhu Natarajan
4:00-4:45pm Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser - Regulations and DGSA Work, given by Prabhu Natarajan
Tuesday, September, 19:
4:00-4:45pm Are You Ready for REACH? given by Jillaine Dellis
4:00-4:45pm 5 Money-Saving Security Tips for your Hazardous Materials Transportation Program, given by Prabhu Natarajan
EEI Fall 2006 Occupational Safety & Health Conference
September 24-27
Sheraton Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD
**********Attention Japan-resident Ariel Customers!*********
You are invited to attend a REACH Implementation Seminar co-hosted by Ariel Research, The Chemical Daily and Japan Chemical e-data.
Mr. Frans Moeller Christensen form the European Commission Joint Research Center, European Chemical Bureau in Ispra, Italy will present "REACH Implementation 2007 - What suppliers to the EU need to be doing NOW to prepare"
When: October 4, 2006
Time: 1:00-5:00
Where: Hatsumei kaikan, Toronoman, Tokyo
Cost: JPY 31,500 per person
To register for this event, contact:
Japan Chemical E-data Corporation
3-10-2 Nihinbashi-hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0007
TEL 03-3663-1988 FAX 03-3663-1911
For a complete list of 3E events anytime, visit the Events page on our website.
Industry Articles: News You Can Use..................................................................
From COSTHA
The US DOT PHMSA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Harmonization was published in the Federal Register. PHMSA proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to maintain alignment with international standards by incorporating various amendments, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity limitations and vessel stowage requirements. These revisions are necessary to harmonize the Hazardous Materials Regulations with recent changes to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, the International Civil Aviation Organization's Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. Read more here.
From Environmental Protection
Hazardous Waste News: Parties Could Contribute Up To $1.2 Million Under Terms Of Settlement
Federal and New Hampshire officials announced on Aug. 29 they have reached an agreement with Chester Realty Trust, the owner of the Mohawk Tannery site in Nashua, and Warren Kean to contribute to the cleanup of the site. Read the full story here.
From Chemical Bond Express
EPA Revises Emission Standards for Halogenated Solvent Cleaning
On August 17 the EPA proposed revised standards that limit emissions from existing and new halogenated solvent cleaning machines. Specifically, the rule limits methylene chloride (MC), perchloroethylene (PCE), and trichloroethylene (TCE). In 1994, EPA promulgated technology-based emission standards to control emissions of methylene chloride (MC), perchloroethylene (PCE), trichloroethylene (TCE), 1,1,1,-trichloroethane (TCA), carbon tetrachloride (CT), and chloroform from halogenated solvent cleaning machines. Following the implementation of the rule, EPA evaluated the remaining risk to public health and the environment and is proposing more stringent standards. The proposed rule proposes facility-wide total emission standards. The term ``facility-wide' applies to facilities with emissions associated with halogenated solvent cleaning activities only. Comments are due to EPA on or before October 2, 2006.
From Chemical & Engineering News
Unions Seek Tougher Pesticide Rules
Letter to EPA administrator claims political pressure on agency scientists. Read the complete article here.
From Compliance Magazine
New Workplace Fatality Data Released
The number of workplace fatalities totaled 5,702 in 2005, down from 5,764 in 2004. The fatality rate also declined to 4.0 per 100,000 employees, down from 4.1 in 2004. Fatal falls declined 7 percent last year from an all-time high recorded just a year earlier. Furthermore, fatal work injuries among roofers dropped sharply, by 44 percent, and fatalities among women in 2005 were the lowest annual total ever recorded by the census. The number of fatalities among Hispanic employees edged up slightly last year because of increased employment by this group. To view the data, click here.
From NSC Membership News Alert
OSHA Revises Respiratory Protection Standard
OSHA is incorporating new assigned protection factors for respiratory protection programs into the agency’s Respiratory Protection standard, OSHA announced this week. APFs are numbers that indicate the level of workplace respiratory protection that a respirator or class of respirators is expected to provide to workers. The APF final rule completes the revision of the reserve sections of OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard as published in 1998, the agency said. An APF table is being included in the final standard to assist employers in the selection of respiratory protection.
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