Environs articles from January 2005

Environs archives from January 2005

Massachusetts ERP.(Environmental Results Program)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently advised that the photo processing industry sector had the highest return rate and the highest online filing percent (for 2004) as compared to other sectors that participate...

"Winter Worker Land" webpage focuses on teen worker safety.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... A new webpage is up and running to provide employers and teen workers with valuable safety and health materials on working safely during the winter months. "Winter Worker Land" is the latest product from the Federal Network for Young Worker...

Age and sex not MSD factors: stress is.(musculoskeletal disorders)(University of Surrey)
January 1, 2005... If an aging workforce has you concerned that work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) might be on the rise, relax. According to a new study by the Robens Centre at the University of Surrey, age has nothing to do with work-related MSDs. Nor...

The name changed, but the face stays the same.(PMA Environmental Activities Department changed to PMA Regulatory Activities Department)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... To reflect changes in our industry and the changing responsibilities of the department, the PMA Environmental Activities Department has changed its name to the PMA Regulatory Activities Department, effective December 2004. Over the years,...

Revisions to eyewash station/ emergency equipment regulations.(Compliance Corner)
January 1, 2005... Q: I'm having trouble getting details on the changes in the requirements for emergency safety equipment such as eyewash stations. Can you provide some details? A: Yes, we can. This is one of those frustrating situations when a government...