READ: OSHA Methods - Collection 2 (Part 1 of 2)

READ: OSHA Methods - Collection 2 (Part 1 of 2)

(4 RC) - This collection of four methodological procedures informs the reader on a range of topics. The first and third documents explore innovations in the sample collection and analysis of carbon monoxide in workplace atmospheres. The second method describes the sample collection and analysis of airborne sulfur dioxide in workplace atmospheres. The fourth method describes the collection and analysis of carbon dioxide in workplace atmospheres.

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READ: OSHA - Controlling Silica Exposures in Construction (Part 2 of 2)

READ: OSHA - Controlling Silica Exposures in Construction (Part 2 of 2)

(3 RC) - This guidance document addresses the control of employee exposures to respirable dust containing crystalline silica, which is known to cause silicosis, a serious lung disease, as well as increase the risk of lung cancer and other systemic diseases. This document provides information on the effectiveness of various engineering control approaches for several kinds of construction operations and equipment, and contains recommendations for work practices and respiratory protection, as appropriate.

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READ: CDC, NIOSH - Respirator Selection Logic (2004).

READ: CDC, NIOSH - Respirator Selection Logic (2004).

(4 RC) - This document provides a series of questions that assists the user in his selection of the appropriate respiration protection. In addition, the document identifies the criteria necessary to determine the classes of respirators that will provide the minimum acceptable degree of protection for a chemical at a given concentration.

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