READ: OSHA Technical Manual - Section II, Chapters 1-4 (Part 3 of 3)

READ: OSHA Technical Manual - Section II, Chapters 1-4 (Part 3 of 3)

(4 RC) - This collection of chapters from OSHA’s Technical Manual provides guidance for sampling air contaminants and assessing the extent of skin exposure. The document covers basic information related to air sampling, essential instructions for acquiring documented and valid exposure data, and guidance on the potential for skin exposure to chemicals in the workplace and the available means of assessing the extent of skin exposure. In addition, the document provides a broad overview of the types of equipment and instrumentation available for use by OSHA personnel, and an instruction guide for the handling, packaging, and shipping of industrial hygiene, safety, and construction samples.

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READ: OSHA Technical Manual - Section II, Chapters 1-4 (Part 2 of 3)

READ: OSHA Technical Manual - Section II, Chapters 1-4 (Part 2 of 3)

(1 RC) - This collection of chapters from OSHA’s Technical Manual provides guidance for sampling air contaminants and assessing the extent of skin exposure. The document covers basic information related to air sampling, essential instructions for acquiring documented and valid exposure data, and guidance on the potential for skin exposure to chemicals in the workplace and the available means of assessing the extent of skin exposure. In addition, the document provides a broad overview of the types of equipment and instrumentation available for use by OSHA personnel, and an instruction guide for the handling, packaging, and shipping of industrial hygiene, safety, and construction samples.

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READ: OSHA Technical Manual - Section II, Chapters 1-4 (Part 1 of 3).

READ: OSHA Technical Manual - Section II, Chapters 1-4 (Part 1 of 3).

(4 RC) - This collection of chapters from OSHA’s Technical Manual provides guidance for sampling air contaminants and assessing the extent of skin exposure. The document covers basic information related to air sampling, essential instructions for acquiring documented and valid exposure data, and guidance on the potential for skin exposure to chemicals in the workplace and the available means of assessing the extent of skin exposure. In addition, the document provides a broad overview of the types of equipment and instrumentation available for use by OSHA personnel, and an instruction guide for the handling, packaging, and shipping of industrial hygiene, safety, and construction samples.

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LISTEN: OSHA - Cleaning and Decontamination of Ebola on Surfaces: Guidance for Workers and Employers in Non-Healthcare/Non-Laboratory Settings

LISTEN: OSHA - Cleaning and Decontamination of Ebola on Surfaces: Guidance for Workers and Employers in Non-Healthcare/Non-Laboratory Settings

(1 RC) - Employers must protect their workers from the hazards of Ebola exposure and from the dangerous chemicals used for disinfection and clean up. This audio includes the guidelines for workers and employers for disinfection, cleaning, and waste disposal.

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LISTEN: OSHA - Protecting Workers from Asbestos (Part 4 of 4)

LISTEN: OSHA - Protecting Workers from Asbestos (Part 4 of 4)

(1 RC) - This audio details the dangers of asbestos to workers and includes the safety requirements employers must adopt for their protection. This audio covers: removing asbestos-containing material, demolishing or salvaging asbestos-containing structures, installing asbestos-containing products, cleaning up asbestos spills, and handling asbestos materials on a construction site.

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LISTEN: OSHA - Protecting Workers from Asbestos (Part 3 of 4)

LISTEN: OSHA - Protecting Workers from Asbestos (Part 3 of 4)

(1 RC) - This audio details the dangers of asbestos to workers and includes the safety requirements employers must adopt for their protection. This recording covers: removing asbestos-containing material, demolishing or salvaging asbestos-containing structures, installing asbestos-containing products, cleaning up asbestos spills, and handling asbestos materials on a construction site.

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LISTEN: OSHA - Protecting Workers from Asbestos (Part 2 of 4)

LISTEN: OSHA - Protecting Workers from Asbestos (Part 2 of 4)

(1 RC) - This audio details the dangers of asbestos to workers and includes the safety requirements employers must adopt for their protection. This recording covers: removing asbestos-containing material, demolishing or salvaging asbestos-containing structures, installing asbestos-containing products, cleaning up asbestos spills, and handling asbestos materials on a construction site.

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LISTEN: OSHA - Protecting Workers from Asbestos (Part 1 of 4)

LISTEN: OSHA - Protecting Workers from Asbestos (Part 1 of 4)

(1 RC) - Part 1 of 4. This audio details the dangers of asbestos to workers and includes the safety requirements employers must adopt for their protection. This recording covers: removing asbestos-containing material, demolishing or salvaging asbestos-containing structures, installing asbestos-containing products, cleaning up asbestos spills, and handling asbestos materials on a construction site.

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READ: EPA - FAQ about Dry Cleaning

READ: EPA - FAQ about Dry Cleaning

(1 RC) - This informational document, provided by the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), catalogs and answers frequently asked questions concerning the dry cleaning industry's effects on the environment. Most of the questions pertain to perc, the dominant chemical solvent used in dry cleaning, which is considered an environmental pollutant as well as a potential health hazard.

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READ: Survey of the Use of Ozone-generating Air Cleaners by the California Public

READ: Survey of the Use of Ozone-generating Air Cleaners by the California Public

(4 RC) - This survey reports on the purchase and use of ozone-producing indoor air cleaners, the effects of which contribute to air-pollution which can cause many respiratory issues, particularly among the elderly. The information obtained is of immediate use for addressing the impact of air cleaners on Californians’ health and to guide future exposure and risk reduction approaches by the California Air Resources Board.

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