Environs articles from May 2005

Environs archives from May 2005

Rules change for workers under age 18.(child labor)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Department of Labor (DOL) has two regulations concerning employment of youth. The first is the Fair Labor Standards Act and the second is the Teen Drivers Employment Act. Both regulations contain restrictions on either the type of jobs...

How long to maintain documentation.(environmental, safety and health records)
May 1, 2005... Staff turnover is a common event for any facility. Whether it is a retirement, the departure of a key employee or one of the multitude of other reasons, it is always important to have plans in place that allow the company to maintain access to...

New DTSC E-Waste regulations for retailers.(California Department of Toxic Substance Control )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... New emergency regulations have been proposed by the California Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) to modify the existing manufacturer reporting requirements under legislation enacted under SB20 and SB50. Existing law requires...

Reviewing Canadian regulatory changes.(changes to environmental regulations)
May 1, 2005... Q: I recently learned a couple provinces are looking at regulating waste electronics. What other regulatory changes have there been in Canada? A: There have been several recent changes to regulations across Canada, many of them related to...