Includes information on how to develop and implement an effective Respirator Program. Hazardous Materials Regulations for Emergency Responders Provides information on the types of operations covered by the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard, who is covered, an emergency response plan, employee training requirements and medical surveillance. Indoor Air Quality Provides an overview of indoor air quality, the symptoms associated with poor indoor air quality, causes of poor IAQ, how to correct poor IAQ, how to control chemical and microbial contamination and a list of resources. Indoor Bioaerosols Provides general information on indoor bioaerosols, how to identify bioaerosol contamination and its sources, and the control of bioaersols in the indoor environment. Lead Exposure in Construction Series Provides overviews of the following topics covered in the Lead in Construction Standard.
Some publications are available on diskette and an order form is provided.
Policy on Single-Use Respirators Discusses respirator use. Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Fluorescent Light Ballasts Discusses the potential for exposure to PCBs from fluorescent light ballasts, health effects of exposure to PCBs and recommendations for safe work practices. Reducing Health Hazards in Wet Wells and Sewers Document is being revised and is not available at this time. Provides information on the chemical and physical health hazards of working in wet wells and sewers. Sewerage Treatment Plant Health Hazards Discusses some of the common health hazards and applicable standards designed to protect public employees at sewerage treatment plants.