READ: ATSDR Health Consultation Gila River, AZ

READ: ATSDR Health Consultation Gila River, AZ

(2 RC) - Samples had an asbestos content greater than 1%, which is the regulatory level used to define an ACM. All three samples were found to contain 2-5% chrysotile asbestos. After receiving these sample results, GRIC OSH recommended that the Gila Crossing Presbyterian Church be closed until the ACM could be properly remediated… (ATSDR, Mar 2005)

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READ: ATSDR Health Consultation Pasadena, TX

READ: ATSDR Health Consultation Pasadena, TX

(4 RC) - The US Oil Recovery (USOR) Superfund site is an abandoned used oil processor and wastewater treatment facility located in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas. The site consists of two separate properties, known as USOR and MCC Recycling (MCC). USOR began operations in 2002 and MCC began operating in 2008. Both were abandoned between January and July 2010… (ATSDR, May 2020)

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READ: ATSDR Evaluation of Environmental Exposure - Gambell, AK

READ: ATSDR Evaluation of Environmental Exposure - Gambell, AK

(4 RC) - The military facilities were abandoned until the 1980s when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) began conducting environmental investigations and cleanup of the FUDS. This health consultation focuses on contaminants in the areas of concern at the Gambell … (ATSDR, Sept 2020)

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READ: OSHA Training Requirements Standards Part Three

READ: OSHA Training Requirements Standards Part Three

(4 RC) - These requirements reflect OSHA’s belief that training is an essential part of every employer’s safety and health program for protecting workers from injuries and illnesses. Researchers conclude that those who are new on the job have a higher rate of injuries and illnesses than more experienced workers.… (OSHA, Sep. 2015)

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READ: OSHA Training Requirements Standards Part Two

READ: OSHA Training Requirements Standards Part Two

(4 RC) - These requirements reflect OSHA’s belief that training is an essential part of every employer’s safety and health program for protecting workers from injuries and illnesses. Researchers conclude that those who are new on the job have a higher rate of injuries and illnesses than more experienced workers.… (OSHA, Sep. 2015)

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READ: OSHA Training Requirements Standards Part One

READ: OSHA Training Requirements Standards Part One

(4 RC) - These requirements reflect OSHA’s belief that training is an essential part of every employer’s safety and health program for protecting workers from injuries and illnesses. Researchers conclude that those who are new on the job have a higher rate of injuries and illnesses than more experienced workers.… (OSHA, Sep. 2015)

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WATCH: EPA - Data Requirements for Antimicrobial Pesticides - Environmental Fate & Transport

WATCH: EPA - Data Requirements for Antimicrobial Pesticides - Environmental Fate & Transport

(1.0 RC) - This video continues training on 40 CFR part 158W including a broad overview of environmental fate and transport processes such as chemical degradation, microbial degradation, intermedia transport, and wastewater treatment plant fate. The presentation also discusses environmental fate data requirements..

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WATCH: EPA - Data Requirements for Antimicrobial Pesticides - Toxicology

WATCH: EPA - Data Requirements for Antimicrobial Pesticides - Toxicology

(1.0 RC) - This training video discusses mammalian toxicology data requirements for antimicrobial pesticides under 158W including how to determine the data requirements, examples for direct food, indirect food, and non-food uses, test notes and alternative approaches to fulfilling these data requirements.

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WATCH: EPA - Data Requirements for Antimicrobial Pesticides - Overview

WATCH: EPA - Data Requirements for Antimicrobial Pesticides - Overview

(1.0 RC) - This video provides an introduction to the EPA training series on 40 CFR Part 158W: Data Requirements for Antimicrobial Pesticides final rule. Topics include general background information, scientific disciplines addressed in 158W, 12 major use patterns for antimicrobials, 158W implementation, and implications for ecology and human health.

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WATCH: OSHA - Respiratory Protection in General Industry

WATCH: OSHA - Respiratory Protection in General Industry

(0.50 RCs) - This video provides a brief overview and general information on respiratory hazards in General Industry and respiratory protection program requirements. OSHA uses the term General Industry to refer to all Industries not included in agriculture, construction, or Maritime. Federal occupational safety and health administration (also called OSHA) and state OSHA agencies require employers … (OSHA, 2012)

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READ: HUD - Rule for Smoke Free Public Housing

READ: HUD - Rule for Smoke Free Public Housing

(4 RC) - This rule requires public housing agencies to provide a smoke free environment for residents and employees. The rule explains and defines compliance, enforcement, economic and environmental impact, and estimated costs. The rule went into effect Februrary 3, 2016. Full compliance is required by all public housing agencies (PHAs) as of July 30, 2018.

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