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Preventing Chemical Accidents

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Preventing Chemical Accidents

  • New Jersey’s Mandatory Worker Training Program on Chemical Safety and Security
    On July 25, 2006, New Jersey’s Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (OHSP) wrote certain chemical facility owners informing them that they were now legally required to train their employees about security. This fact sheet explains the requirement.
  • Worker and Union Rights to Participate in Inspections to Prevent Catastrophic Toxic Releases
    Workers and union representatives now have important rights to protect the safety and security of workers and communities.
  • DEP Rule for Inherently Safer Technology Review
    Learn about the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Rule. (Effective May 2008)
  • Bakken Crude Oil By Rail: New Dangers For Firefighters
  • Tar Sands Oil
    Tar sands present health and environmental hazards.
By WEC Staff|2016-08-20T15:29:32-04:00August 20th, 2016|Fact Sheets|Comments Off on Preventing Chemical Accidents

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The New Jersey Work Environment Council (WEC) is an alliance of labor, community, and environmental organizations working together for safe, secure jobs, and a healthy, sustainable environment.

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