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Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency recently extended a comment period on a proposed rule that would create stronger standards for “restricted use” pesticides.
Washington – A majority of likely voters support potential Environmental Protection Agency policies that would require employers to use safer chemicals and processes, according to the results of a new survey.
Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule updating its Agricultural Worker Protection Standard intended to safeguard farmworkers against pesticide exposure.
Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing stricter training and certification rules for workers who apply “restricted use” pesticides.
Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that high exposure to a chemical to remove paint and coatings can present risks to pregnant women and women of childbearing age.
Washington – Spurred by post-9/11 illnesses suffered by first responders, the Environmental Protection Agency will examine its corrosive dust standard to determine whether it provides adequate protection for workers and the public.
Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency has extended to April 30 the deadline for public comment on its proposed rule on using the chemical compound toluene diisocyanate.
Health care workers now have access to more complete information on disinfectants approved for use against the Ebola virus, according to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General.
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation faces unique challenges in assessing pesticide exposure risk for agricultural workers in the state, according to a report from the National Research Council.