EU cracks down on chemical labeling

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The European Union has issued directives for chemical labeling. These are the Seveso Directive, Dangerous Substances Directive and the Dangerous Preparations Directive. Labels are now required to contain numbers showing the degree of danger of chemical substances, with number one as the most dangerous. Descriptive phrases such as 'moderately harmful' have been added. Some countries have also required the labeling of chemicals in nine to eleven different languages.

Packaging & Labeling Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, European Union, Commercial law, Labeling, Hazardous substances, Labels

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When you're smiling

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Sounds True is a business founded by Tammy Simon which provides resources on business strategies such as motivational tapes. The Denver-Boulder, CO-based company offers cushion-filled meditation rooms and meditation classes during work hours and it also allows employees to bring their dogs in their offices with the conviction that the approach ensures safer and healthier workplace. Simon believes on the importance of making every worker feel valued.

Occupational Safety & Health Adm, Business Personnel Management, Psychological aspects, Methods, Human resource management, Work environment, Human resource management )

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Eastern Europe struggles with safety and health issues in a fragile economy

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Problems concerning occupational safety and health are severe in several Eastern and Central European countries. Albania, Bulgaria and Romania are some of the former communist countries that have poor working conditions brought about by inexistence of efficient occupational safety and health regulations. Economic difficulties in several Eastern and Central European countries also result to low demand in occupational safety and health technology.

Occupational Safety Regulation, Eastern Europe, Social policy, Safety regulations

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