Federal board concludes current chemical regulations are inadequate

By Bill Dawson

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2002 — The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, nearing the end of a lengthy investigation, has conclude

Excerpts from this story referencing "reactive chemicals":

"… ld have expanded workplace-safety regulations covering the group, known as reactive chemicals.reactive chemicals can become dangerously unstable when they’re mixed im …"

"… ully despite evidence linking dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries to reactive chemicals that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s accident-preven …"

"… ement standard.The shelved proposal to expand that standard and cover more reactive chemicals was prepared during the Clinton administration in response to a petition b …"

"… y organizations expressed strong opposition to the idea of regulating more reactive chemicals.A 1996 letter, sent to OSHA by the Chemical Manufacturers Association (now …"

Bush administration kills safety regulation opposed by donors

By Bill Dawson

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2002 — The Bush administration quietly shelved a proposal to tighten regulations on a group of hazardous chemicals des

Excerpts from this story referencing "White House":

"… ps. This government list, which came to light last fall, was solicited for White House budget officials.A spokesperson for the Occupational Safety and Health Adm …"

"… th invited business lobbyists, had prepared the list at the request of the White House Office of Management and Budget. The public interest group OMB Watch later …"