CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION Purpose Scope Cancellation References Action Information Actions Required Significant Changes Content of the Manual
ABSTRACT CHAPTER 1. PERSONAL SAMPLING FOR AIR CONTAMINANTS Introduction How to Order Sampling Media General Monitoring Requirements and Guidelines Field Blanks Total Dust Respirable Dust Crystalline Silica Metals Sampling Asbestos Organic Vapors and Gases Sampling and Analytical Error (SAE) Soils Analysis in Support of the Excavation Standard Custom Services Provided by SLTC Bibliography Appendix II: 1-1 Appendix II: 1-2 Appendix II: 1-3 Appendix II: 1-4. Partial List of Substances for Gravimetric Determination Appendix II: 1-5. Cyclone Assembly and Cleaning Instructions Appendix II: 1-6. Chain of Custody Appendix II: 1-7. How to Apply Form OSHA-21 to Charcoal Tubes and Filter Cassettes Appendix II: 1-8. Completed Air Sampling Worksheet Form OSHA-91A Appendix II: 1-9. Completed Soil Sampling Worksheet on a Form OSHA-91A CHAPTER 2. OCCUPATIONAL SKIN EXPOSURE Introduction Basics of Skin Exposure Risk Assessment (Establishing a Significant Risk of Skin Exposure) Biological Monitoring Wipe Sampling Methodology Enforcement Recommendations References Appendix II: 2-1. General Procedure for Collecting Wipe Samples CHAPTER 3. TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT: ON-SITE MEASUREMENTS Introduction Direct-Reading Instrumentation Chemical Warfare Agent Detection Biological Agent Detection Radiation Monitors and Meters Air Velocity Monitors/Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessment Instrumentation Noise Monitors and Meters Vibration Monitors Electronic Test Equipment Heat Stress Instrumentation Appendix II: 3-1. Batteries Appendix II: 3-2. Availability, Calibration, Maintenance and Repair of Equipment: Cincinnati Technical Center (CTC) Appendix II: 3-3. Instrument Chart CHAPTER 4. SAMPLE SHIPPING AND HANDLING Introduction Shipping Instructions Federal Shipping Regulations
Appendix II: 1-1 Appendix II: 1-2 Appendix II: 1-3 Appendix II: 1-4. Partial List of Substances for Gravimetric Determination Appendix II: 1-5. Cyclone Assembly and Cleaning Instructions Appendix II: 1-6. Chain of Custody Appendix II: 1-7. How to Apply Form OSHA-21 to Charcoal Tubes and Filter Cassettes Appendix II: 1-8. Completed Air Sampling Worksheet Form OSHA-91A Appendix II: 1-9. Completed Soil Sampling Worksheet on a Form OSHA-91A
Appendix II: 2-1. General Procedure for Collecting Wipe Samples
Appendix II: 3-1. Batteries Appendix II: 3-2. Availability, Calibration, Maintenance and Repair of Equipment: Cincinnati Technical Center (CTC) Appendix II: 3-3. Instrument Chart
CHAPTER 1. POLYMER MATRIX MATERIALS: ADVANCED COMPOSITES Introduction Overview of the Industry The Manufacturing Process Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC) Resin Systems Description of the Processes Health Hazards Workplace Controls Bibliography Appendix III:1-1. Glossary CHAPTER 2. INDOOR AIR QUALITY INVESTIGATION Introduction Acute Health Effects of Major Indoor Air Contaminants Investigation Guidelines Sampling Instrumentation and Methods Recommendations for the Employer References Bibliography Appendix III:2-1. Investigating Office-Related Complaints Appendix III:2-2. Sampling and Analytical Methods CHAPTER 3. VENTILATION INVESTIGATION Introduction Health Effects Standards and Codes Investigation Guidelines Prevention and Control Bibliography Appendix III:3-1. Ventilation Primer Appendix III:3-2. Glossary Appendix III:3-3. OSHA and Consensus Standards Appendix III:3-4. Troubleshooting an Exhaust System--Some Helpful Hints CHAPTER 4. HEAT STRESS Introduction Heat Disorders and Health Effects Investigation Guidelines Sampling Methods Control Personal Protective Equipment Bibliography Appendix III:4-1 Heat Stress: General Workplace Review Appendix III:4-2 Heat Stress-Related Illness/Accident Follow-Up Appendix III:4-3 Measurement of Wet Bulb Globe Temperature CHAPTER 5. NOISE AND HEARING CONSERVATION What is considered "noise" and what are the potential health effects? What standards limit and control noise exposure? How do I evaluate noise exposure? What constitutes an effective hearing conservation program? CHAPTER 6. LASER HAZARDS Introduction Nonbeam Laser Hazards Biological Effects of the Laser Beam Laser Hazard Classifications Investigational Guidelines Control Measures and Safety Programs Bibliography Appendix III:6-1. FDA/CDRH Requirements for Laser Products Appendix III:6-2. FDA/CDRH Federal Laser Product Performance Standard Evaluation Outline Appendix III:6-3. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Appendix III:6-4. Warning Signs Appendix III:6-5. Glossary of Laser Terms CHAPTER 7. LEGIONNAIRE'S DISEASE Introduction Disease Recognition Source Identification Investigation Protocol Controls Bibliography Appendix III:7-1. Employee Awareness Program Appendix III:7-2. Physical Survey and Water Sampling Protocol Appendix III:7-3. Water Sampling Guidelines Appendix III:7-4. Legionnaires' Disease Case Identification Appendix III:7-5. Water Treatment Protocols for Facilities That Have Experienced a Legionnaires' Outbreak
Appendix III:1-1. Glossary
Appendix III:2-1. Investigating Office-Related Complaints Appendix III:2-2. Sampling and Analytical Methods
Appendix III:3-1. Ventilation Primer Appendix III:3-2. Glossary Appendix III:3-3. OSHA and Consensus Standards Appendix III:3-4. Troubleshooting an Exhaust System--Some Helpful Hints
Appendix III:4-1 Heat Stress: General Workplace Review Appendix III:4-2 Heat Stress-Related Illness/Accident Follow-Up Appendix III:4-3 Measurement of Wet Bulb Globe Temperature
Appendix III:6-1. FDA/CDRH Requirements for Laser Products Appendix III:6-2. FDA/CDRH Federal Laser Product Performance Standard Evaluation Outline Appendix III:6-3. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Appendix III:6-4. Warning Signs Appendix III:6-5. Glossary of Laser Terms
Appendix III:7-1. Employee Awareness Program Appendix III:7-2. Physical Survey and Water Sampling Protocol Appendix III:7-3. Water Sampling Guidelines Appendix III:7-4. Legionnaires' Disease Case Identification Appendix III:7-5. Water Treatment Protocols for Facilities That Have Experienced a Legionnaires' Outbreak
CHAPTER 1. OIL WELL DERRICK STABILITY: GUYWIRE ANCHOR SYSTEMS Introduction Types of Guywire Anchors Stability Considerations Observations, Directions, and Conclusions Bibliography CHAPTER 2. PETROLEUM REFINING PROCESSES Introduction Overview of the Petroleum Industry Petroleum Refining Operations Description of Petroleum Refining Processes and Related Health and Safety Considerations Other Refinery Operations Bibliography Appendix IV:2-1. Glossary CHAPTER 3. PRESSURE VESSEL GUIDELINES Introduction Recent Cracking Experience in Pressure Vessels Nondestructive Examination Methods Information for Safety Assessment Bibliography Appendix IV:3-1. Recordkeeping Data for Steel Vessels and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks CHAPTER 4. INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS AND ROBOT SYSTEM SAFETY Introduction Types and Classification of Robots Hazards Investigation Guidelines Control and Safeguarding Personnel Bibliography Appendix IV:4-1. Glossary for Robotics and Robotic Systems Appendix IV:4-2. Other Robotic Systems Not Covered by this Chapter
Appendix IV:2-1. Glossary
Appendix IV:3-1. Recordkeeping Data for Steel Vessels and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks
Appendix IV:4-1. Glossary for Robotics and Robotic Systems Appendix IV:4-2. Other Robotic Systems Not Covered by this Chapter
CHAPTER 1. DEMOLITION Preparatory Operations Special Structures Demolition Safe Blasting Procedures Bibliography CHAPTER 2. EXCAVATIONS: HAZARD RECOGNITION IN TRENCHING AND SHORING Introduction Definitions Overview Determination of Soil Type Test Equipment Shoring Types Shielding Types Sloping and Benching Spoil Special Health and Safety Considerations Bibliography Appendix V:2-1. Site Assessment Questions CHAPTER 3. CONTROLLING LEAD EXPOSURES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: ENGINEERING AND WORK PRACTICE CONTROLS Introduction Engineering and Work Practice Controls Operations Bibliography Appendix V:3-1. Lead-Related Construction Tasks and Their Presumed 8-Hour TWA Exposure Levels
Appendix V:2-1. Site Assessment Questions
Appendix V:3-1. Lead-Related Construction Tasks and Their Presumed 8-Hour TWA Exposure Levels
CHAPTER 1. HOSPITAL INVESTIGATIONS: HEALTH HAZARDS Introduction Typical Hazards and Health Effects Investigation Guidelines Controls and Prevention Bibliography Appendix VI:1-1. Biological Agents--Blood and Body Fluids Appendix VI:1-2. Chemical Agents Appendix VI:1-3. Physical Agents CHAPTER 2. CONTROLLING OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS DRUGS Introduction Categorization of Drugs as Hazardous Background: Hazardous Drugs as Occupational Risks Work Areas Prevention of Employee Exposure Medical Surveillance Hazard Communication Training and Information Dissemination Recordkeeping References Appendix VI:2-1. Some Common Drugs Considered Hazardous Appendix VI:2-2. Some Aerosolized Drugs
Appendix VI:1-1. Biological Agents--Blood and Body Fluids Appendix VI:1-2. Chemical Agents Appendix VI:1-3. Physical Agents
Appendix VI:2-1. Some Common Drugs Considered Hazardous Appendix VI:2-2. Some Aerosolized Drugs
CHAPTER 1. BACK DISORDERS AND INJURIES Introduction Back Disorders Reports of Back Injuries Investigation Guidelines Prevention and Control Bibliography Appendix VII:1-1. In-Depth Analysis Appendix VII:1-2. Evaluation of Lifting Tasks: NIOSH Work Practice Guide for Manual Lifting Appendix VII:1-3. Videotape Guidelines and Analysis Appendix VII:1-4. Supplemental Factors For Ergonomic Tape Evaluation Appendix VII:1-5. NIOSH Lifting Analysis Worksheet
Appendix VII:1-1. In-Depth Analysis Appendix VII:1-2. Evaluation of Lifting Tasks: NIOSH Work Practice Guide for Manual Lifting Appendix VII:1-3. Videotape Guidelines and Analysis Appendix VII:1-4. Supplemental Factors For Ergonomic Tape Evaluation Appendix VII:1-5. NIOSH Lifting Analysis Worksheet
CHAPTER 1. CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Introduction Descriptions Protective Clothing Selection Factors General Guidelines Management Program Clothing Donning, Doffing, and Use Decontamination Procedures Inspection, Storage, and Maintenance Training Risks Bibliography CHAPTER 2. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Introduction History of the Development of Respiratory Protection General Information Respirator Protection Program Respirator Selection Medical Evaluation Fit Testing Use of Respirators Maintenance and Care Breathing Air Quality and Use Program Logistics Appendix VIII:2-1. Glossary Appendix VIII:2-2. User Seal Check Appendix VIII:2-3. Recommended Procedures for Cleaning Respirators Appendix VIII:2-4. NIOSH Guide to the Selection and Use of Particulate Respirators Certified under 42 CFR 84
Appendix VIII:2-1. Glossary Appendix VIII:2-2. User Seal Check Appendix VIII:2-3. Recommended Procedures for Cleaning Respirators Appendix VIII:2-4. NIOSH Guide to the Selection and Use of Particulate Respirators Certified under 42 CFR 84
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CHAPTER 1. METRIC SYSTEM CONVERSION Introduction The Metric System Conversion References
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