READ: OSHA- Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu Viruses (Part 2 of 2)

READ: OSHA- Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu Viruses (Part 2 of 2)

(4 RC) - This document provides guidance on health protection to employers whose employees may be exposed to avian influenza viruses. It also provides technical information (in appendices) about AI viruses and, in particular, about H5N1, a rare yet fatal AI virus currently circulating in Asia, Europe and Africa. This document updates guidance on avian flu issued by OSHA in March 2004.

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READ: OSHA - Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu Viruses (Part 1 of 2)

READ: OSHA - Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu Viruses (Part 1 of 2)

(4 RC) - This document provides guidance on health protection to employers whose employees may be exposed to avian influenza viruses. It also provides technical information (in appendices) about AI viruses and, in particular, about H5N1, a rare yet fatal AI virus currently circulating in Asia, Europe and Africa. This document updates guidance on avian flu issued by OSHA in March 2004.

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READ: New York State Toxic Mold Task Force - Final Report to the Governor and Legislature (Part 3 of 3)

READ: New York State Toxic Mold Task Force - Final Report to the Governor and Legislature (Part 3 of 3)

(3 RC) - This document summarizes the goals and findings of a task force charged with the assessment of the adverse environmental and health affects of mold remediation as well as the assessment the regulatory, precautionary actions taken by state and local governments. The document discusses health effects of mold and dampness exposure, actions taken by state and local governments, mold exposure limits, and methods to control and mitigate mold.

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READ: New York State Toxic Mold Task Force - Final Report to the Governor and Legislature (Part 2 of 3)

READ: New York State Toxic Mold Task Force - Final Report to the Governor and Legislature (Part 2 of 3)

(2 RC) - This document summarizes the goals and findings of a task force charged with the assessment of the adverse environmental and health affects of mold remediation as well as the assessment the regulatory, precautionary actions taken by state and local governments. The document discusses health effects of mold and dampness exposure, actions taken by state and local governments, mold exposure limits, and methods to control and mitigate mold.

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READ: New York State Toxic Mold Task Force - Final Report to the Governor and Legislature (Part 1 of 3)

READ: New York State Toxic Mold Task Force - Final Report to the Governor and Legislature (Part 1 of 3)

(4 RC) - This document summarizes the goals and findings of a task force charged with the assessment of the adverse environmental and health affects of mold remediation as well as the assessment the regulatory, precautionary actions taken by state and local governments. The document discusses health effects of mold and dampness exposure, actions taken by state and local governments, mold exposure limits, and methods to control and mitigate mold.

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READ: OSHA Methods - Collection 2 (Part 2 of 2)

READ: OSHA Methods - Collection 2 (Part 2 of 2)

(4 RC) - This collection of four methodological procedures informs the reader on a range of topics. The first and third documents explore innovations in the sample collection and analysis of carbon monoxide in workplace atmospheres. The second method describes the sample collection and analysis of airborne sulfur dioxide in workplace atmospheres. The fourth method describes the collection and analysis of carbon dioxide in workplace atmospheres.

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READ: OSHA Methods - Collection 2 (Part 1 of 2)

READ: OSHA Methods - Collection 2 (Part 1 of 2)

(4 RC) - This collection of four methodological procedures informs the reader on a range of topics. The first and third documents explore innovations in the sample collection and analysis of carbon monoxide in workplace atmospheres. The second method describes the sample collection and analysis of airborne sulfur dioxide in workplace atmospheres. The fourth method describes the collection and analysis of carbon dioxide in workplace atmospheres.

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READ: OSHA - Controlling Silica Exposures in Construction (Part 2 of 2)

READ: OSHA - Controlling Silica Exposures in Construction (Part 2 of 2)

(3 RC) - This guidance document addresses the control of employee exposures to respirable dust containing crystalline silica, which is known to cause silicosis, a serious lung disease, as well as increase the risk of lung cancer and other systemic diseases. This document provides information on the effectiveness of various engineering control approaches for several kinds of construction operations and equipment, and contains recommendations for work practices and respiratory protection, as appropriate.

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READ: OSHA - Controlling Silica Exposures in Construction (Part 1 of 2)

READ: OSHA - Controlling Silica Exposures in Construction (Part 1 of 2)

(3 RC) - This guidance document addresses the control of employee exposures to respirable dust containing crystalline silica, which is known to cause silicosis, a serious lung disease, as well as increase the risk of lung cancer and other systemic diseases. This document provides information on the effectiveness of various engineering control approaches for several kinds of construction operations and equipment, and contains recommendations for work practices and respiratory protection, as appropriate.

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