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View OSHA’s memorandum at http://1.usa.gov/oshaconstruc- tionfallmemo.

OSHA offers more information on fall protection in residential construction at http://1.usa.gov/residentialprotection. The full compliance guidance for residential construction is available at http://1.usa.gov/oshaconstructionfalldirective.

Eight Chemicals Added to EU’s Authorization List

In February, the European Union added eight more substances
to the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of
Chemicals (REACH) authorization list. The list is made up of Sub-
stances of Very High Concern (SVHCs), which are defined as “cer-
tain substances that may have serious and often irreversible effects
on human health and the environment.” The newest substances
added are diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), di-
arsenic trioxide, diarsenic pentaoxide, lead
chromate, lead sulfochromate yellow (C.I.
Pigment Yellow 34), lead chromate molyb-
date sulphate red (C.I. Pigment Red 104), tris
(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) and 2,4-di-
nitrotoluene (2,4-DNT). According to REACH,
these chemicals are carcinogenic and/or toxic
to reproduction.

REACH is an EU regulation that aims to
control risks resulting from the use of SVHCs and ensure that the
substances are replaced where possible. There are currently 14
substances on the REACH authorization list at http://bit.ly/reach
authorizationlist, and 73 substances are on the candidate list for
authorization at http://bit.ly/reachcandidatelist. For more informa-
tion, visit the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) webpage on
addressing chemicals of concern: http://bit.ly/chemicalsofconcern.

NOISE

NASA Buy-Quiet Process Roadmap Updated

The recently updated NASA Buy-quiet Process Roadmap is now part of the NASA EARLAB Auditory Demonstration Laboratory website. Buy-quiet programs aim to control noise exposure by reducing noise emissions with efficient, cost-effective low-noise equipment. The Buy-quiet Process Roadmap helps guide employers through the process of developing requirements for low-noise equipment: planning procurement, researching available products, selecting noise emission criteria, determining a procurement strategy and more. There are also downloadable, customizable forms and worksheets, as well as a tutorial that provides a brief overview of the Roadmap.