Chemical firms alarmed by CHIP 96
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The HSC's most recent plans for CHIP 96 (the Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (Amendment) Regulations 1996) contain an insufficient transitional period, according to the Chemical Industries Association (CIA). This association feels that a transitional period of at least six months is essential if the industry is to be able to make the necessary changes to put into practice the new requirements. It agrees with the HSC that restrictions to professional users will be a particularly difficult area.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 1995
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CIA third annual survey
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Capital spending on environmental protection by the UK chemical industry fell to 12% in 1994 according to the Chemical Industries Association survey concerning health, safety and environmental performance of the industry. However operating expenditure in this areas remains at a high level of 721 million pounds sterling. Discharges of Red List substances has fallen, and energy consumption per unit of output fell. The number of distribution accidents rose slightly in 1994.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 1995
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Managing safety: could do better...
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A survey of six multinational companies operating in the United Kingdom chemicals industry revealed that there was room for improvement in the way they managed safety aspects. Staff responsible for safety were often not given enough power to enforce their recommendations, despite avowals of advocacy coming from top levels in these companies to the importance of safety. There would also be advantages in involving employees in safety to a greater extent.
Publication Name: Occupational Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0143-5353
Year: 1992
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