Codes & Legislation - Articles - Page 9

How to best prepare for the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act

Distributors are ramping up precautions as the federal no-lead law inches closer to reality.

May 21, 2013

How to best prepare for the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act is still an uncertainty that hovers over the PHCP industry.

Checklist for compliance, Part 2

Requirements for chemical product and article manufacturers.

Louisa Mayers

May 15, 2013

This is the second of a two-part series on the steps United States-based employers should take to comply with the revised OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, also known as OSHA HCS 2012.

IAPMO accepting scholarship essays

The essay entry deadline is June 1, 2013

April 22, 2013

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is accepting submissions for this year’s essay competition awarding scholarships to three young people affiliated with IAPMO and many of its industry partners.

Checklist for Compliance

The importance of OSHA HCS 2012.

Louisa Mayers

April 12, 2013

In 1983, OSHA enacted the Hazard Communication Standard to ensure the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are classified and information on the classified hazards is communicated to employers and their employees through a comprehensive hazard communication program, container labeling, material safety data sheets and employee training.

Brasstech receives ISO 14001 certification

January 30, 2013

Kitchen and bath faucets, fixtures and accessories manufacturer Brasstech has received ISO 14001 certification for its Environmental Management System.

NAHB unveils updated National Green Building Standard

January 30, 2013

The National Association of Home Builders introduced its new edition of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard at the 2013 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas.

Get The Lead Out Plumbing Consortium conducts educational webinar

January 29, 2013

On January 16, 2013 the Get The Lead Out Plumbing Consortium launched its industry-wide training initiative with a free webinar attended by more than 300 industry professionals.

Practice your shooting

A fee-for-service pricing model can benefit many.

December 1, 2012

“Shoot some dumb customers” is a term I have often used during sales seminars when the topic of customer equality and the cost of doing business with specific, usually smaller accounts centers on the question “Are we really making any money on these accounts?”