Occupational
Safety and Health
The
National Industries for the Blind
http://www.ofee.gov
The National Industries for the Blind now offers green cleaning products,
and the National Industries for the Severely Handicapped offers janitorial
services using greening cleaning products. In 2002, the Javits-Wagner-O'Day
(JWOD) Program partnered with one of the nation's premier producers
of environmentally responsible cleaning chemicals, Rochester Midland,
in order to meet customers' increasing demand for high-quality, non-toxic,
and safe janitorial cleaning supplies.
OSHA
http://www.osha.gov
This web site contains information on resent OSHA regulations, workshops,
a listing of OSHA publications, as well as information on various OSHA
programs, services and compliance assistance. It also has links to other
safety and health web sites.
NIOSH
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was
established by OSHA and is responsible for conducting research and making
recommendations for the prevention of work related illness and injuries.
This web site provides information on NIOSH's current activities as
well as a list of available publications and reports.
Center
For Disease Control
http://www.cdc.gov
This web site provides access to the latest CDC reports and guidelines.
It also has links to the various centers and institutes that comprise
the CDC.
California
OSHA
http://www.dir.ca.gov/occupational_safety.html
Provides information on recent regulatory actions as well as information
on the Cal/OSHA Consultation Services. It also contains a number o health
and safety publications issued by Cal/OSHA.
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General
Environmental
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov
Provides access to EPA rules, regulations, initiatives and publications.
It also contains a section on "What's New" at the Agency.
Numerous links to "green" projects around the country.
California
Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.calepa.ca.gov
Provides the latest information on Cal/EPA programs, initiatives and
publications. Provides links to California Air Resources Board and Department
of Pesticide Regulation.
Janitorial
Pollution Prevention Project
http://www.westp2net.org/janitorial/jp4.htm
The Janitorial Products P2 Project ("JP4") is producing a
series of commentaries, fact sheets and how-to's on environmental, health,
and safety issues. The commentaries are generally intended for supervisors,
EH&S advisors, and agency P2 staff. This site is rich in material
on how to select environmentally preferable products and the safest
ways to clean.
Office
of the Federal Environmental Executive (Fran McPoland)
http://www.ofee.gov
Green
Seal
http://www.greenseal.org
Green Seal is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting
the environment by promoting the manufacture and sale of environmentally
responsible consumer products. It sets environmental standards and awards
a "Green Seal of Approval" to products that cause less harm
to the environment than other similar products.
US
Green Building Council
http://www.usgbc.org
Coalition of building and design professionals, manufacturer, environmental
leaders and financial industry leader s who mission is to accelerate
the adoption of green building practices, technologies, policies, and
standards
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Pesticides
(including Anti-microbials)
U.S.
EPA Office of Pesticide Programs
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/
Provides access to pesticide regulations, laws and policies, as well
as latest information on implementation of the Food Quality Protection
Act of 1996 including its antimicrobial provisions. By clicking on Scientific
and Regulatory information you obtain access to EPA's PR Notice.
PR
Notices
http://www.epa.gov/docs/PR_Notices
Provides a direct link to EPA's Pesticide Regulation Notices.
Wright's
Pest Law
http://www.pestlaw.com
Provides up-to-date, full text regulatory information and other resources
of interest to registrants of pesticide products including antimicrobials.
Provides access to the Second Edition of EPA's Label Review Manual,
an excellent resource for developing an EPA label.
Canada
Pesticide Management Regulatory Agency
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pmra-arla/qcont-e.html
Provides current information on Canadian pesticide regulations. Of current
interest, information can be found on Canada's pesticide fee program.
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Food
Safety
Food
Safety & Inspection Service
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/
This site provides information on the FSIS' HACCP Systems regulations
which represent a major change of regulatory direction. This change
in regulatory direction will have many ripple effects including the
discontinuation of the USDA authorization process for cleaning products.
This site is worth visiting periodically to remain updated.
U.S.
Food & Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov
FDA has jurisdiction over food products not within the scope of the
USDA. You can obtain updated information on food safety initiatives
by visiting this site. This web site also provides access to information
related to the regulation of certain disinfectants considered to be
"medical devices."
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Miscellaneous
GPO
Access -- Government Printing Office
http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs
Online searchable government-related databases. Selections include Federal
Register, US budget, economic forecasts, campaign reform, Federal Regulations,
Congressional bills and records, member directories and other government
record databases.
Agency
for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ASTDR)
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/atsdrhome.html
Many companies have voluntarily reduced or eliminated certain hazardous
substances from their cleaning products with alternative ingredients
whenever feasible. Access more information regarding these substances.
Massachusetts
Institute of Technology's (MIT) Building Technology Program
http://web.mit.edu/bt/www/
This website features current and recently complete research on indoor
air quality, building material emissions, facility ventilation and Sustainable
Building design.
Building
Service Contractor International Association
http://www.bscai.org/index.html
This web site provides information for building service contractors
-- education, certification, information on related government issues.
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