READ: CDC, Childhood Blood and Environmental Lead Levels Part 1 of 2

READ: CDC, Childhood Blood and Environmental Lead Levels Part 1 of 2

(3 RC) - This document contains basic information and procedures for Community Childhood Blood Lead studies. It is specifically intended to be a field guide for studies seeking to assess child blood lead prevalence and environmental exposures to lead.

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READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 2 of 2)

READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 2 of 2)

(4 RC) - The goal of this document is to help healthcare workers and employers prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic. It is subdivided under four topics: Clinical background information on influenza, Infection control, Pandemic influenza preparedness, and OSHA standards of special importance. The document also contains appendices which provide pandemic planners with samples of infection control plans, examples of practical pandemic planning tools, and additional technical information.

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READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 1 of 2)

READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 1 of 2)

(4 RC) - The goal of this document is to help healthcare workers and employers prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic. It is subdivided under four topics: Clinical background information on influenza, Infection control, Pandemic influenza preparedness, and OSHA standards of special importance. The document also contains appendices which provide pandemic planners with samples of infection control plans, examples of practical pandemic planning tools, and additional technical information.

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READ: OSHA- Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu Viruses (Part 2 of 2)

READ: OSHA- Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu Viruses (Part 2 of 2)

(4 RC) - This document provides guidance on health protection to employers whose employees may be exposed to avian influenza viruses. It also provides technical information (in appendices) about AI viruses and, in particular, about H5N1, a rare yet fatal AI virus currently circulating in Asia, Europe and Africa. This document updates guidance on avian flu issued by OSHA in March 2004.

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READ: OSHA - Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu Viruses (Part 1 of 2)

READ: OSHA - Guidance Update on Protecting Employees from Avian Flu Viruses (Part 1 of 2)

(4 RC) - This document provides guidance on health protection to employers whose employees may be exposed to avian influenza viruses. It also provides technical information (in appendices) about AI viruses and, in particular, about H5N1, a rare yet fatal AI virus currently circulating in Asia, Europe and Africa. This document updates guidance on avian flu issued by OSHA in March 2004.

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READ: OSHA Technical Manual - Section II, Chapters 1-4 (Part 1 of 3).

READ: OSHA Technical Manual - Section II, Chapters 1-4 (Part 1 of 3).

(4 RC) - This collection of chapters from OSHA’s Technical Manual provides guidance for sampling air contaminants and assessing the extent of skin exposure. The document covers basic information related to air sampling, essential instructions for acquiring documented and valid exposure data, and guidance on the potential for skin exposure to chemicals in the workplace and the available means of assessing the extent of skin exposure. In addition, the document provides a broad overview of the types of equipment and instrumentation available for use by OSHA personnel, and an instruction guide for the handling, packaging, and shipping of industrial hygiene, safety, and construction samples.

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LISTEN: OSHA - Cleaning and Decontamination of Ebola on Surfaces: Guidance for Workers and Employers in Non-Healthcare/Non-Laboratory Settings

LISTEN: OSHA - Cleaning and Decontamination of Ebola on Surfaces: Guidance for Workers and Employers in Non-Healthcare/Non-Laboratory Settings

(1 RC) - Employers must protect their workers from the hazards of Ebola exposure and from the dangerous chemicals used for disinfection and clean up. This audio includes the guidelines for workers and employers for disinfection, cleaning, and waste disposal.

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READ: OSHA - Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic.

READ: OSHA - Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic.

(4 RC) - This document guides employers in crafting a contingency plan for the event of a global outbreak of influenza. Identifying the difference between seasonal, pandemic, and avian influenza, the document describes the proper planning that allows employers in the public and private sectors to better protect their employees and lessen the impact of a pandemic influenza on society and the economy. The document offers guidance based upon traditional infection control and industrial hygiene practices.

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READ: MMWR - Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-care Facilities.

READ: MMWR - Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-care Facilities.

(4 RC) - Due to some negative reports from patients and medical practitioners experiencing health problems from their medical environment, the MMWR presents certain guidelines for environmental control to minimize the risk of exposure to bacteria and pathogens. This report reviews previous guidelines and strategies for preventing environment-associated infections in health-care facilities and offers recommendations.

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