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Sealant, Waterproofing, and Restoration Industry |
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The hazards experienced in the sealant, waterproofing, and
restoration industry are common to the construction
industry in general. These include health hazards; such as asphalt fumes, lead,
silica, and solvents; as well as safety hazards, such as
falls from elevation, awkward and heavy lifting, flammables, and power tools. An important step in addressing these hazards is to conduct task-specific hazard analyses
to identify what hazards to expect and to then plan for their control.
Confined Spaces
Falls
Lead
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Lead. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
Scaffolding
- Scaffolding. OSHA eTool. Provides illustrated examples of
safe scaffolding. Hazards are identified, as well as the controls that keep
those hazards from becoming tragedies.
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Scaffolding. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
Silica
- Silica.
OSHA eTool. A
downloadable version is also available.
Includes information that will assist businesses and workers in
identifying potential silica hazards in their workplaces by choosing appropriate
sampling and analytical techniques, comparing monitoring results with the silica
exposure limits, and selecting appropriate short and long-term control options.
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Silica, Crystalline. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
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