EPA Extends Compliance Dates for Laboratories Using Methylene Chloride
In a final rule published in the Federal Register on November 13, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) extended compliance dates by 18 months for
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Dangerous Goods Regulations 67th Edition Available Now—Effective January 1, 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published the 67th edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). If you ship via aircraft utilizing a carrier
AHA 2025 CPR and EEC Guidelines—Key Changes
The updated 2025 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) were recently published on October 22, 2025. This
Don’t Get Left Out in the Cold: The Do’s and Don’ts of Cold Room Safety
Laboratory cold rooms are walk-in spaces mainly used by researchers to keep biological and chemical materials below room temperature. Although they are primarily for storage, cold
Important Considerations for Large-Scale Biological Work
October 2025 marks the 12th anniversary of National Biosafety and Biosecurity Month, an event sponsored by the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) International. This is a great
Top 10 OSHA Violations for FY 2025
During the September 2025 National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced their fiscal year 2025 preliminary
NIH Biosafety Modernization Initiative
On September 9, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) launched a new Biosafety Modernization Initiative. According to a Statement from NIH Director Dr. Jay
OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard: Updates on Proposed Amendments
In a July 1, 2025 Federal Register notice [90 FR 28463], the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed amendments to the medical evaluation requirements
Making Sense of the “Very Small Quantity Generator” Category in California
With the California Department of Toxic Substances Control’s (DTSC) adoption of the U.S. EPA’s Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule (GIR), a new generator category—Very Small
New Rules for Keeping Cool: New York’s Amended Refrigerant Regulation, Part 494
The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty established in 1987 that aims to decrease the production and use of ozone-depleting substances (ODS). The Kigali Amendment
Proposed Amendments to the OSHA Methylene Chloride Standard
On August 20, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) extended the comment period on their recent proposals to amend many of their substance-specific
Chemical Spills—Would You Know What to Do?
September is National Preparedness Month, an annual event to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies. As noted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency