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Joint ASSP–AIHA Technical Meeting
Navigating Updated TSCA Regulations: Managing Organic Solvent Exposure Risks in the Workplace

CEUs: 0.2 CEUs anticipated (ASSP & AIHA)

The Greater Boston Chapter of ASSP, in collaboration with the New England Chapter of AIHA, is hosting an in-person technical session addressing recent regulatory updates under the EPA’s Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
New, regulatory requirements related to methylene chloride, TCE, and other high-hazard organic solvents are reshaping how organizations assess, monitor, and manage exposure risks.

This session brings together safety and industrial hygiene professionals to examine what has changed, how TSCA intersects with OSHA standards and established IH practice, and what practical steps organizations should take now.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for:

• Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH)
• Certified Safety Professionals (CSP)
• EHS Managers and Directors
• Environmental Managers
• Laboratory and Research Safety Professionals
• Consultants supporting solvent-exposed operations
• Facilities and Operations Leaders

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe recent TSCA updates related to organic solvent risk management
• Understand enforcement implications and regulatory drivers
• Compare TSCA requirements with OSHA PELs and established IH best practices
• Evaluate exposure monitoring and control strategies under evolving regulatory scrutiny
• Identify gaps in existing programs and develop practical compliance roadmaps

Agenda Highlights

• TSCA regulatory framework and enforcement landscape
• Health risks and exposure pathways for high-hazard solvents
• Air monitoring strategies and exposure assessment considerations
• Case studies from academic and industrial environments
• Documentation, substitution, and compliance planning strategies
• Interactive Q&A and cross-discipline discussion

Speakers

  • Will Wade, CIH
    Principal Consultant, EH&E
  • Simona Holacsek, CIH
    Senior Industrial Hygienist, Tufts University

Networking Reception

Following the technical session, attendees are invited to continue the conversation at Cook in Needham, located just a short distance from EH&E’s office. Registration supports the post-event networking reception, including food and refreshments with a cash bar.

Registration

Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged.
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Sponsorship Opportunity

We are currently seeking an event sponsor. This is an excellent opportunity for visibility in front of engaged safety and industrial hygiene professionals across Greater Boston.

If your organization is interested in sponsoring this event, please contact the Programs Committee.

We look forward to welcoming you on March 26 as we continue strengthening collaboration between ASSP and AIHA and delivering high-value technical programming to our members.

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