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From Reform to Recovery; Policy, Progress and the Chemical Supply Chain

October 7, 2025

Shifting tax, trade and regulatory policies are reshaping the chemical supply chain, creating both challenges and opportunities for paint and coatings manufacturers.

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Navigating Uncertainty, Driving Innovation in the Coatings Market

Economic uncertainty may dominate today’s market, but distributors are finding opportunity in innovation, sustainability, and stronger partnerships to build a more resilient coatings industry.

PCI Magazine Eric Byer

October 7, 2025

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Even amid tariffs, tightening supply chains, and shifting regulations, coatings distributors are leaning on technical expertise, digital tools, and sustainable solutions to shape the industry’s future.

OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidance Based on CDC’s Instructions

December 17, 2021

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On August 13, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released new workplace guidelines. The new guidance focuses exclusively on unvaccinated or "otherwise at-risk workers." It also covers fully vaccinated personnel in "areas of substantial or high community transmission" as defined by the CDC.

ACC and OSHA Renew Alliance

October 2, 2020

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The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have signed the renewal of the ACC OSHA Alliance, which continues to foster safer and more healthful American workplaces operating with diisocyanate chemicals along the polyurethane value chain.

OSHA to Hold Public Meeting Regarding Voluntary Protection Programs

June 25, 2017

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OSHA will hold a stakeholder meeting July 17, 2017, in Washington, D.C., to discuss the future direction of the agency’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).

OSHA Seeks Organizations Interested in Becoming OSHA Training Institute Education Centers

May 7, 2017

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking applications from nonprofit organizations interested in providing instructor-led classes on occupational safety and health as part of the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers Program.

Western Specialty Contractors Earns Lowest OSHA Safety Rating in Company History

February 27, 2017

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Western Specialty Contractors announced that in 2016 the company achieved its lowest OSHA Total Recordable Rate in its more than 100-year history.

OSHA Seeks Public Comment on Guidance For Determining Potential Health Hazards of Chemicals

February 21, 2016

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As part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) efforts to protect workers from the hazards of chemicals, the agency plans to issue new guidance on how to apply the Weight of Evidence approach when dealing with complex scientific studies.

OSHA Seeks Nominations for Advisory Committee

March 22, 2015

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that nominations are being accepted for members to serve on the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee.

Croda Helps Customers Prepare for Upcoming GHS Compliance Changes

October 5, 2014

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By June 2015, U.S. chemical manufacturers and importers will be required to comply with new U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication regulations with adoption of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).