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  ENVIRONMENTAL FINES SET TO RISE
Key Issues

Maximum £2M fine for large organisations

Highest fines for international breaches

May 2013 · Volume 36 · Number 5
  HSE WORKPLACE NANOMATERIALS GUIDANCE
The HSE says that a higher level of control is warranted for carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and biopersistent high aspect ratio nanomaterials (HARNs). The advice is contained in guidance on controlling occupational exposure to manufactured nanomaterials in the workplace.

May 2013 · Volume 36 · Number 5
  RADIATION AND SMOKING
There is strong evidence that smoking substantially increases the risk of developing lung cancer after exposure to ionising radiation, according to an Advisory Group on Ionising Radiation (AGIR) report.

APRIL 2013 • VOLUME 36 • NUMBER 4
  SOLVENTS AND BIRTH DEFECTS
A study of pregnant women in France found that workplace exposure to chemical solvents during pregnancy increased the risk of certain types of birth defects.

February 2013 • Volume 36 • Number 2
  GUIDE TO HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR REACH CSRs
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has issued guidance on carrying out a qualitative health assessment for a Chemical Safety Report (CSR). It is intended for REACH registrants, notably those who are preparing for the next deadline of 31 May 2013.


January 2013 • Volume 36 • Number 1
  HIGH HAZARD SUBSTANCES UP FOR ECHA REVIEW
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is updating its 2013-2015 Community Rolling Action Plan.

December 2012 Volume 35 Number 12
  PRECAUTIONARY APPROACH TO NANOMATERIALS
Extensive guidance for employers and health and safety advisors from the UK Nanosafety Partnership Group (UKNSPG) covers safe working Swith nanomaterials in research and development.

November 2012 Volume 35 Number 11
  HSE OCCUPATIONAL CANCER PRIORITIES
A paper presented to the HSE Board provides detail of the potential interventions on occupational cancer and the resources deployed.

October 2012 Volume 35 Number 10
  ECHA LINES UP MORE POTENTIAL SVHCs
The European Chemicals Agency is now consulting on a possible 54 more ‘Substances of Very High Concern’ (SHVCs) under REACH.

October 2012 Volume 35 Number 10
  RSC ASSESSES HARM FROM CHEMICAL MIXTURES
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has produced a guidance note on assessing the potential health impacts of exposure to chemical mixtures.

September 2012 Volume 35 Number 9
 
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