READ: An Orientation to Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel (Part 1 of 2)
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READ: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials (Part 2 of 2)
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(4 RC) - This home study course is intended to provide interested members of the general public with a basic introduction to hazardous materials that can serve as a foundation for more specific research.
Read MoreREAD: An Introduction to Hazardous Materials (Part 1 of 2)
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(4 RC) - This home study course is intended to provide interested members of the general public with a basic introduction to hazardous materials that can serve as a foundation for more specific research.
Read MoreREAD: Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit Resources for Respirator Program Administrators (Part 2 of 2)
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(4 RC) - In order for respirators to provide effective protection they must be properly selected, used, and maintained as part of a written program, which describes how employers will provide employees adequate medical evaluations, training, and fit testing. This packet of informational documents, templates, and regulations contains all the necessary tools medical administrators need to develop an effective respiratory protection program.
Read MoreREAD: Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit Resources for Respirator Program Administrators (Part 1 of 2)
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(4 RC) - In order for respirators to provide effective protection they must be properly selected, used, and maintained as part of a written program, which describes how employers will provide employees adequate medical evaluations, training, and fit testing. This packet of informational documents, templates, and regulations contains all the necessary tools medical administrators need to develop an effective respiratory protection program.
Read MoreREAD: OSHA - Controlling Silica Exposures in Construction (Part 2 of 2)
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(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.
Read MoreREAD: OSHA - Controlling Silica Exposures in Construction (Part 1 of 2)
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(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.
Read MoreREAD: OSHA Technical Manual - Section III, Chapters 1-7 (Part 4 of 4)
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(4 RC) - This collection of chapters from OSHA’s technical manual provides guidance on a variety of topics. The document covers advanced composites, indoor air quality investigation, ventilation investigation, heat stress, laser hazards, and Legionnaires’ Disease.
Read MoreREAD: OSHA Technical Manual - Section III, Chapters 1-7 (Part 3 of 4)
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(4 RC) - This collection of chapters from OSHA’s technical manual provides guidance on a variety of topics. The document covers advanced composites, indoor air quality investigation, ventilation investigation, heat stress, laser hazards, and Legionnaires’ Disease.
Read MoreREAD: OSHA Technical Manual - Section III, Chapters 1-7 (Part 2 of 4)
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(4 RC) - This collection of chapters from OSHA’s technical manual provides guidance on a variety of topics. The document covers advanced composites, indoor air quality investigation, ventilation investigation, heat stress, laser hazards, and Legionnaires’ Disease.
Read MoreREAD: OSHA Technical Manual - Section III, Chapters 1-7 (Part 1 of 4)
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(4 RC) - This collection of chapters from OSHA’s technical manual provides guidance on a variety of topics. The document covers advanced composites, indoor air quality investigation, ventilation investigation, heat stress, laser hazards, and Legionnaires’ Disease.
Read MoreREAD: OSHA Technical Manual - Section II, Chapters 1-4 (Part 3 of 3)
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(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.
Read MoreREAD: OSHA Technical Manual - Section II, Chapters 1-4 (Part 2 of 3)
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(1 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.
Read MoreREAD: OSHA - Silica Construction Regulation Text.
/(2 RC) - This document lays out the regulations for all occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica in construction work. It provides specific exposure control methods for an extensive list of construction tasks involving crystalline silica.
Read MoreREAD: EPA Mold Web Course
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(4 RC) - This web course contains information on mold prevention and remediation. It is designed primarily for environmental and public health professionals.
Read MoreREAD: OSHA - Technical Manual Section VI, Chapters 1-2.
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(4 RC) - This pair of chapters from OSHA’s technical manual discusses the typical hazards and health effects of hospital employees as well as the risks of occupational exposure to hazardous drugs. It provides guidance on exposure prevention.
Read MoreREAD: All About OSHA.
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(4 RC) - This booklet provides a general overview of basic topics related to OSHA and how it operates. It includes fact sheets concerning OSHA's mission, its standards, and its programs, detailing how the organization works with employers and employees to ensure safe work environments.
Read MoreREAD: MMWR - Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-care Facilities.
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(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.
Read MoreREAD: OSHA - Indoor Air Quality in Commercial and Institutional Buildings.
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(2 RC) - This document provides practical recommendations that will help prevent, minimize, or resolve IAQ problems in commercial and institutional buildings. It discusses a range of topics related to IAQ management, including the control of airborne pollutants, the introduction and distribution of adequate make-up air, and the maintenance of an acceptable temperature and relative humidity. This document is directed primarily at employers, building owners and managers, and others responsible for building maintenance, but may also be used as a basic reference for all those involved in IAQ issues.
Read MoreREAD: OSHA - Compliance Guidance for Funeral Homes.
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