READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 2 of 2)

READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 2 of 2)

(4 RC) - The goal of this document is to help healthcare workers and employers prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic. It is subdivided under four topics: Clinical background information on influenza, Infection control, Pandemic influenza preparedness, and OSHA standards of special importance. The document also contains appendices which provide pandemic planners with samples of infection control plans, examples of practical pandemic planning tools, and additional technical information.

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READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 1 of 2)

READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 1 of 2)

(4 RC) - The goal of this document is to help healthcare workers and employers prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic. It is subdivided under four topics: Clinical background information on influenza, Infection control, Pandemic influenza preparedness, and OSHA standards of special importance. The document also contains appendices which provide pandemic planners with samples of infection control plans, examples of practical pandemic planning tools, and additional technical information.

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READ: Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit Resources for Respirator Program Administrators (Part 2 of 2)

READ: Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit Resources for Respirator Program Administrators (Part 2 of 2)

(4 RC) - In order for respirators to provide effective protection they must be properly selected, used, and maintained as part of a written program, which describes how employers will provide employees adequate medical evaluations, training, and fit testing. This packet of informational documents, templates, and regulations contains all the necessary tools medical administrators need to develop an effective respiratory protection program.

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READ: Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit Resources for Respirator Program Administrators (Part 1 of 2)

READ: Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit Resources for Respirator Program Administrators (Part 1 of 2)

(4 RC) - In order for respirators to provide effective protection they must be properly selected, used, and maintained as part of a written program, which describes how employers will provide employees adequate medical evaluations, training, and fit testing. This packet of informational documents, templates, and regulations contains all the necessary tools medical administrators need to develop an effective respiratory protection program.

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READ: Final Report on an Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment of Residences Containing Chinese Drywall (Part 4 of 4)

READ: Final Report on an Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment of Residences Containing Chinese Drywall (Part 4 of 4)

(4 RC) - This document is a report on a CPSC investigation prompted by consumer complaints of air quality problems due to Chinese drywall. The study assessed the environmental conditions in homes with “Chinese drywall” to determine if those conditions could contribute to the health symptoms and material degradation being reported by some residents.

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READ: Final Report on an Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment of Residences Containing Chinese Drywall (Part 3 of 4)

READ: Final Report on an Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment of Residences Containing Chinese Drywall (Part 3 of 4)

(3 RC) - This document is a report on a CPSC investigation prompted by consumer complaints of air quality problems due to Chinese drywall. The study assessed the environmental conditions in homes with “Chinese drywall” to determine if those conditions could contribute to the health symptoms and material degradation being reported by some residents.

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READ: Final Report on an Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment of Residences Containing Chinese Drywall (Part 2 of 4)

READ: Final Report on an Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment of Residences Containing Chinese Drywall (Part 2 of 4)

(4 RC) - This document is a report on a CPSC investigation prompted by consumer complaints of air quality problems due to Chinese drywall. The study assessed the environmental conditions in homes with “Chinese drywall” to determine if those conditions could contribute to the health symptoms and material degradation being reported by some residents.

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READ: Final Report on an Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment of Residences Containing Chinese Drywall (Part 1 of 4)

READ: Final Report on an Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment of Residences Containing Chinese Drywall (Part 1 of 4)

(4 RC) - This document is a report on a CPSC investigation prompted by consumer complaints of air quality problems due to Chinese drywall. The study assessed the environmental conditions in homes with “Chinese drywall” to determine if those conditions could contribute to the health symptoms and material degradation being reported by some residents.

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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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