EU restrictions on solvents will counter substance abuse
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The European Union (EU) legislation has restricted the use of two solvents, toluene used as a solvent in paints, inks and dyes, and trichlorobenzene (TCB) used as an intermediate in the manufacture of herbicides and as a process solvent in closed systems. The restrictions imposed to counter substance abuse was proposed by the European Commission on advice from the EU Scientific Committee Toxicity, Ecotoxity and the Environment.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2005
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Teleworking outside the office - your rights protected
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40,000 new people every year are expected to work flexible with teleworking, outside the office because of the rights introduced by the DTI. Guidelines for smart teleworking are stated.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2003
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Cooking with confidence
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The implications of new Food Hygiene (England) Regulations 2006, for catering firms and employers utilizing catering services are discussed.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2006
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