Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Gov't requires new labels for hazardous chemicals

Gov't requires new labels for hazardous chemicals
http://www.northjersey.com/wires/143592766_Gov_t_requires_new_labels_for_hazardous_chemicals.html

"The Obama administration announced long-awaited regulations Tuesday to improve labels on hazardous chemicals and make them conform with international guidelines developed by the United Nations.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration estimated that such labels could prevent more than 40 deaths and about 500 workplace injuries and illnesses from exposure to hazardous chemicals each year."

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