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Urgent Action Needed to Reduce Growing Health and Environmental Hazards from Chemicals: UN Report

Synthetic chemicals are becoming the largest components of waste streams and pollution around the world. Coordinated action by governments and industry is urgently needed to reduce the growing risks to human health and the environment posed by the unsustainable management of chemicals worldwide, according to a new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). … Continue reading »

Chemical Manual Assists Workplaces in Developing a Chemical Safety Program

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has released a new health and safety manual to assist small and medium sized businesses in outlining the elements of a chemical health and safety program. The Implementing a Chemical Safety Program manual will provide workplaces with step-by-step guidance on understanding, controlling and how to work safely with … Continue reading »