The 2021 SCHC Fall Meeting includes plenary sessions with key information from high-profile leaders on the latest topics that are impacting the Hazcom community, as well as a Virtual Exhibit Hall where vendors will display contemporary solutions and introduce new products to help you and your clients meet regulatory requirements and a Poster Session where presenters can showcase special industry subjects, and attendees can ask questions and get in-depth answers from presenters. Karin F. Baron, MSPH, Senior Regulatory Consultant with The Acta Group (Acta^®) will present.

The 2019 Automotive Specialty Product Alliance (ASPA) Winter Meeting provided members an opportunity to discuss the regulatory climate for the industry. Karin F. Baron, MSPH, Senior Regulatory Consultant, The Acta Group (Acta^®) presented “GHS Overview and Implications of an Update to HCS 2012.”

The SCHC Spring 2018 Meeting included professional development courses, a board meeting open to all members, and a general meeting with poster session. Michael S. Wenk, M.S., Senior Regulatory Consultant with The Acta Group (Acta^®), presented on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in Central America and Mexico.

Understanding and Complying with HCS 2012, an interactive webcast and workshop presented by the Council of Producers & Distributors of Agrotechnology (CPDA) will help chemical manufacturers understand how to reclassify their hazardous chemicals, develop the appropriate labels and SDSs, or demonstrate "due diligence" to inspectors.  Speakers include Acta's Karin F. Baron, M.S.P.H., Dionne Williams, Directorate of Enforcement Programs, OSHA, and Adam Hamrick, OSHA Philadelphia Regional Office. Online registration is available; you do not need to be a member of CPDA to register.

This webinar has occurred.  For copies of presentation materials contact chad.howlin@lawbc.com.

On February 9, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published the "Enforcement Guidance for the Hazard Communication Standard's (HCS) June 1, 2015, Effective Date " (Guidance). The Guidance offers important insights into OSHA's HCS enforcement strategy and is a must read for stakeholders. B&C, Acta, and 3E Company are pleased to present a complimentary webinar on the steps companies should take between now and June 1, 2015, to comply fully with HCS, or else to document sufficient diligence toward full compliance to avoid enforcement action.

While the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) model provides a backbone for hazard communications, it is only a tool for other nations to utilize, adopt, and amend as appropriate for their country-specific needs. There are substantial differences between approaches taken by Canada, Mexico, and the United States in GHS implementation, and professionals responsible for compliant Safety Data Sheets and labels in these countries should pay close attention to the variations. The webinar, hosted by Bloomberg BNA and presented by Karin F. Baron MSPH, Regulatory Specialist with Acta, will provide background information on the major building blocks of UN GHS, and examine the specific similarities and differences between GHS in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The cost is $299 and CPLE credit is available. For more information and to register: NAFTA Members’ GHS Programs: A Comparative Analysis.

A program for U.S. businesses. This two-day event brings together 23 experts in global chemicals regulation. Through presentations, round table discussions and Q&As, delegates will hear about the latest regulatory challenges facing the safe management of chemicals and learn how best to respond. Kathleen M. Roberts, Vice-President of B&C Consortia Management, will present a session on “The Biobased Economy and Green Chemistry – U.S. Regulatory Background.” Click here for more information.

This webinar has occurred.  For copies of presentation materials contact chad.howlin@lawbc.com.  

Major changes for chemical manufacturers and importers are in store on June 1, 2015, when the key provisions of US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard ("HazCom" 2012) take effect. HazCom 2012, which mandates alignment with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), adds the US to a growing number of countries adopting a GHS-based hazard communication approach. Gradient and Acta affiliate Bergeson & Campbell. P.C. provided a complimentary webinar and online discussion series regarding the scientific, legal, and business implications brought on by the widespread implementation of GHS principles. Click here for more information.  

A world-class conference designed exclusively for product stewardship professionals. Hosted by AIHA’s Product Stewardship Society, Stewardship 2014 brought together prominent product stewardship professionals to present and discuss global emerging issues, case studies, practical experiences, and new developments. Lynn L. Bergeson gave two presentations: “Emerging Legal and Product Stewardship Implications of Products of Nanotechnology,” and “Managing Confidential Business Information in Supply Chain Communications.”

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. was an exhibitor. The 1-day program included sessions on Emerging Regulatory Challenges in Asia, North America and the EU. Click here for more information.

Lynn L. Bergeson presented “Nanotechnology: The Industrial Hygienist’s Role in Moving Out of the Lab and Into the Marketplace.” Click here for more information and click here to request a copy of the presentation.

A hands-on tutorial and forum with representatives from EPA, OSHA, DOT. Lynn L. Bergeson participated in a session on key issues pertinent to GHS compliance with a focus on the interface between GHS and FIFRA. Presented by CPDA and B&C. Click here for more information. Click here to request copies of these presentations, and the two EPA documents discussed at the workshop.