CDC Relaxes COVID-19 Face Covering and Distancing Guidelines
The CDC released new guidelines that relaxed safety measures need to protect employees in the workplace from the risks associated with COVID-19.
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Episode 17: 2022 Finishing Hall of Fame Inductee Tony Revier
Tony Revier of Uyemura International discusses his experiences in the industry, as well as his insights into what the future might hold for surface finishing.
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How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls of a Nadcap Audit
Suppliers within the aerospace industry can easily avoid many of the most common pitfalls of Nadcap audits by properly preparing in advance, explains Ethan Akins, Senior Business Development Manager at the Performance Review Institute, which is responsible for administering the Nadcap Program.
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Industry Urges Caution as White House Reviews EPA’s Proposed PFAS Superfund Listing
Stakeholders urge the White House regulatory review office to cautiously review the proposed hazardous substance listing of PFOS and PFOA under CERCLA and to identify the potential negative impacts on Superfund cleanups.
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NASF Releases February 2022 Policy Update
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released its monthly Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of February.
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California Clarifies Rule to Phase Out Hexavalent Chromium Processes
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) appears to be set on a rule phasing out hexavalent chromium plating and anodizing processes that could disrupt industry and critical supply chains.
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Supreme Court Asked to Bring Clarity to the Murky Scope of Federal Jurisdiction over “Waters of the U.S.”
With all the regulatory changes over the past decade, there is a significant amount of confusion of what constitutes a water of the U.S. that is subject to jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Supreme Court review could provide some much-needed clarity.
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Senate Initiates Plans for Bipartisan PFAS Bill, Building on EPA Efforts
Senate Democrats are focusing on a possible bipartisan bill to address PFAS issues.
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What’s Next after Supreme Court Issues Stay of OSHA’s COVID-19 Workplace Vaccine Standard
Even though the U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay on the implementation of the OSHA COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing and Face Coverings emergency temporary standard, employers are still obligated to protect employees from COVID-19 hazards in the workplace.
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Tips for Choosing Abrasive Blasting Safety Equipment and Safety Procedures
Selecting new blasting equipment? Lane Barnholtz of Clemco Industries, manufacturer of air-powered abrasive blasting equipment, offers insights for choosing the correct equipment for your needs.
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CCAI Announces Industrial Finishing Safety Seminar
Chemical Coaters Association International’s Industrial Finishing Safety Seminar will take place April 5 & 6, 2022 in Elgin, Ill.
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EPA Submits for White House Review its Proposed Rule to List PFOS and PFOA as Hazardous Substance under CERCLA
EPA submitted proposed a rule to list PFOS and PFOA as Superfund hazardous substances to the White House for review. The rule could subject PFOS and PFOA to release reporting and cleanup cost recovery requirements.
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EPA Adds N-Propyl Bromide to Hazardous Air Pollutants List
The first new chemical since the Clean Air Act Amendments were passed in 1990 is added to the list of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
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NASF Releases January 2022 Policy Update
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released its monthly Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of January.
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NASF Washington Forum, April 4-6, 2022
The National Assn. for Surface Finishing Washington Forum will be held April 4-6, 2022 in Pentagon City, VA.
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Wisconsin State Agency Recommends Stringent Groundwater Standard for Hexavalent Chromium
New standard for hexavalent chromium in groundwater is several orders of magnitude more stringent that existing federal and state standard.
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Science Advisory Board (SAB) Criticizes Draft EPA PFAS Documents Over Lack of Transparency
Scientific panel questions EPA’ s scientific data and conclusions to support drinking water standard for PFOS and PFOA.
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Supreme Court Reviews OSHA COVID-19 Workplace Vaccine Standard
The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral argument on OSHA COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing and Face Coverings and issues temporary stay.
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Episode 15: The Quest to Make Chrome Safe
In this episode of On the Line, we hear about a new non-aqueous trivalent chromium chemistry.
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The Year in Review
Products Finishing offers a look back at some of the most noteworthy finishing industry stories from 2021.
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