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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has honored a request by SAS Safety Corporation to voluntarily rescind four NIOSH respirator approvals issued to SAS Safety Corporation.
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Due to the voluntary rescission of these NIOSH approvals, respirators bearing these NIOSH approval numbers may no longer be used, manufactured, assembled, sold, or distributed.
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Marine Chemist Services featured in Oyster Pointer
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Keeping the community safe and clean: Marine Chemist Service laboratory is in the news again.
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MCS certified through the Virginia Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program
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Marine Chemist Service was recently certified through the Virginia Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program to add the analysis of Copper and Lead in Drinking Water to its current analytical offerings of Non-Potable Water testing (Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium, Lead, Mercury, Selenium, and Silver) as well as TCLP prep of Non-Potable Water and Solid & Chemical Materials.
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New VELAP Certification for Marine Chemist Service, Inc.
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The Marine Chemist Service laboratories recently added to its VELAP Certification.
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Hazard Standards and Clearance Levels for Lead in Paint, Dust and Soil (TSCA Sections 402 and 403)
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In December 2020, EPA announced a new action to better protect American children from the dangers of lead. This final rule will lower the clearance levels for the amount of lead that can remain in the dust on floors and window sills after lead removal activities.
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Beryllium in Nature and Ship Repair (by Robbie Walker)
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Beryllium is a lightweight metal that is six times stiffer than steel, melts at 2,349 degrees Fahrenheit, and possesses the highest thermal conductivity of all metals.
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OSHA Publishes Updated Shipyard Industry Standards
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OSHA has issued an updated handbook (October 2021) on shipyard industry standards (OSHA Publication 2268).
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U.S. Coast Guard MSIB 02-2021: COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System (Re: NFPA Marine Field Service Department)
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The Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 02-21 “COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System” (MSIB 20-2021) to provide information related to the requirement of all persons traveling on all commercial vessels to wear a mask.
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PPE CASE – Filtration Efficiency Performance of Non-NIOSH-Approved International Respiratory Protective Devices: Phase One (Re: CDC/NIOSH)
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This report summarizes the filtration performance results from the assessments that took place as a result of the initial Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) issued by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and discusses important considerations when purchasing non-NIOSH approved international respiratory devices temporarily authorized for occupational use in the United States.
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Memo from the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (ASN) Geurts regarding the USS Bonhomme Richard fire.
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After calling Sasebo, Japan its homeport for 6 years, the Bonhomme Richard left for San Diego in the spring of 2018. The fire 2 weeks ago took place there, and required 4 days to extinguish.