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Hazardous Chemicals:
Prevent Pool Chemical Injuries with These Safe Storage Tips
March 2010
These chemically treated pools, water parks, and interactive fountains may be safer for swimmers, but the chemicals are dangerous to the workers who handle them. They can cause injuries by igniting fires, releasing hazardous vapors, or coming into direct contact with a worker's tissues, including skin, eyes, and the inside of the nose and mouth. One way to protect workers is by storing pool chemicals safely. . . . more »
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Bulletin: OSHA schedules HCS hearings
February 2010
Federal OSHA has scheduled three informal public hearings for this March and April on the proposed rule to align the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) with . . . more »
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Hazardous Chemicals:
Controlling Airborne Contaminants with Local Exhaust Ventilation; Tips for Selection, Maintenance, and Inspection
January 2010
Nearly four million adult Californians suffer from asthma, and many of them encounter respiratory stressors daily in the workplace. Other California workers are at risk of a variety of lung diseases caused by exposure to chemical dusts, mists, fumes, gases, and vapors. California already regulates worker exposure to many respiratory hazards, such as asbestos and secondhand smoke, and the state periodically considers regulations for newly discovered hazards, such as diacetyl. . . . more »
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Indoor Air Quality:
New WHO Guidelines Address Dampness and Mold Indoors
October 2009
There's no such thing as a mold-free building. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mold spores can even be found in surgical operating rooms. But indoor environments that are persistently damp may encourage mold growth to the point that the health of the building's occupants is affected . . . more »
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