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NIOSH Seeks Comments on Revised Draft of Asbestos 'Roadmap'
July 5, 2008
The document is intended to address scientific uncertainties about occupational exposure and toxicity issues related to asbestos fibers and other elongated mineral particles.
ASSE Offers Cleanup Tips for Flood-Related Mold
July 3, 2008
A blotch of black, gray, white, red, orange, yellow, blue, or violet fuzzy or slimy growth is usually the result of widespread mold growth. Besides infection and allergic reactions, excessive mold growth indoors can result in offensive, musty odors from the gases released by certain molds as they grow and die.
Tips for Safer, Cleaner Fluid Transfer Areas
By Karen Hamel · July 2008
Fluids are essential to most manufacturing processes. They arrive in containers, drums, totes, bulk shipments, and pipelines. When all is going well, they seem to be the lifeblood of the facility. When they leak or spill, however, the mess they create can range anywhere from being a nuisance to being a health and environmental liability.
AIHA Opens Registration for 2008 Metal Removal Fluid Symposium
June 30, 2008
The American Industrial Hygiene Association has recently announced that registration is now open for the 2008 Metal Removal Fluid Symposium, which will take place Oct. 5-8, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, Mich. Attendees may register online for $595 through Sept. 5, 2008.
EPA Changes Rules for Some Gasoline Dispensing Facilities
June 30, 2008
This action affects only area source gasoline dispensing facilities with a monthly throughput of 100,000 gallons of gasoline or more.
Arriving Patients to See New Hand Hygiene DVD
June 29, 2008
The DVD will be used like the airlines' familiar pre-takeoff briefing.
Two Reappointed to Canada's Hazmat Information Review Council
June 27, 2008
One developed asbestos and air quality guidelines for Manitoba workers, while the other was the first Prince Edward Island Chapter chairperson for CSSE.
EPA to Study Formaldehyde Use in Pressed Wood Products
June 25, 2008
The agency will develop risk assessments on the potential adverse health effects, evaluate the costs and benefits of possible control technologies and approaches, and determine whether EPA action is needed to address any identified risks.
Improved Method for Nanoparticle Biologicals Developed
June 25, 2008
Scientists will know the biological impacts of engineered nanomaterials on cells within the body better than ever because of a procedure developed at DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Two Weeks Remain in Howard's NIOSH Tenure
June 24, 2008
AIHA's government affairs director urged members yesterday to fight for Howard's reappointment by emailing their members of Congress, HHS Secretary Leavitt, and President Bush.
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