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CSB urges expanded use of remote isolation devices


CSB urges expanded use of remote isolation devices

Washington — Many chemical plants “have not fully recognized that effective remote isolation of equipment is critical to quickly stop the release of hazardous substances” and protect workers, according to a statement from the Chemical Safety Board. That’s a key finding of a recent CSB report calling for improved remote isolation that allows process equipment […]

EPA emergency order to stop use of hazardous pesticides


EPA emergency order to stop use of hazardous pesticides

Washington — Citing health risks to workers and unborn children, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken action to immediately stop the use of the weed killer dimethyltetrachloroterephthalate. An emergency order issued on Aug. 6 suspends all registrations of the pesticide — also known as DCPA or Dacthal — under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide […]