Introduction In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule regulating the chemical Methylene Chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to protect human health from health risks such as neurotoxicity effects and cancer from inhalation or dermal exposures. Methylene chloride, also called dichloromethane, is a volatile, colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor.
Topic: Chemical Security, Environmental Affairs, Research / Biosafety
Topic: Environmental Affairs, Research / Biosafety, Chemical Security
Topic: Chemical Security, Environmental Affairs, Research / Biosafety
In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule regulating methylene chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). University research operations will be impacted, and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) departments will be burdened by additional workload as well as equipment and service costs to comply with this new rule.
In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule regulating methylene chloride (dichloromethane, DCM, CAS# 75-09-2) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This regulation significantly impacts campus research, facilities, and operations, introducing stringent compliance requirements for laboratories and non-laboratory units. The ruling prohibits most industrial and commercial uses of the methylene chloride, including in research, laboratory and workspaces.
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Topic: Chemical Security
Topic: Radiation Safety
Maintaining a clean environment through custodial work responsibilities can be both physically demanding and have the potential to cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) due to ergonomic risk factors. Some of these risk factors include repetitive motions, awkward postures, vibration, bending, and lifting. To mitigate these risks, it is crucial to adhere to proper ergonomic practices. Here are some tips that can enhance custodial ergonomics.
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