regulation

medical

Employee Health and Safety

Question: Is decorative chrome exempt from End of Life Vehicle Directives’ restrictions on hexavalent chrome/chromium?

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regulation

Employee Health and Safety

Question: Recently, I started as the general manager of a job shop metal finishing plant.

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Does it Apply to Us?

Question: Steve, thanks for your July column, “New Hazardous Waste Laws,” regarding the new DOT chemical security regulations.

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regulation

New Final and Proposed Air Pollution Regulations

Coverage of two final rules and one proposed rule affecting the surface coating industry… 

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regulation

Oil Regulation

Question Recently, I read an article that stated EPA has some new oil pollution prevention regulations.

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sustainability

Perspectives: The Cost of Non-Environmental Compliance

Sometimes it seems that federal agencies are only around to make and enforce laws and regulations.

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regulation

Regulations Report: An Update

The Government Relations Program continues its work for the finishing industry. Here is an update on current activities...  

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Electroplating

Bright Dip for Stainless Steel - Safety Warning

The July 2001 issue of this column gave a formulation for the bright dipping of stainless steel.

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Liquid Coating

Reducing the Red Tape Hassle

VOC and HAP limits are continually decreasing. And, the amount of regulatory red tape that painters must deal with seems to grow every year. But, a new service that will help you comply with your air permit requirements can save you time and money . . .

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education

Perspectives: Help with ISO 14000 Certification

First, there was ISO 9000 compliance.

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