NIOSH alert

DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 92-106Prevention and ControlOccupational Healt

Workplace solutions

DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 2014-120Fire fighters are at significant risk for injury or death due to structural collapse during fire-fighting operations. Structural collapse often occurs without warning. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends that the Incident Commander establish defensive operations and collapse zones when there is potential for a structural collapse during fire-fighting operations

Request for assistance in preventing silicosis and deaths in construction workers.

DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 96-112In an effort to prevent silicosis and deaths in construction workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica (14808607) six cases of such occurrences among construction workers were described as were examples of poor and good dust control in construction operations. It was requested that this information be disseminated by trade journal editors, safety and health officials, labor unions, owners, and employers to all at risk workers. The cases of silicosis described occurred in a sandblaster, tile installer, brick mason, rock driller, tunnel worker, and a building renovation mason. Methods to reduce exposure of construction workers to respirable crystalline silica including dust control, personal hygiene, protective clothing, air monitoring, respiratory protection, medical monitoring, warning signs, and worker training were described.1996Prevention and ControlDHHS publication813

NIOSH update

DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 97-108The risk of severe injury or death from rear rollovers in tractors associated with improper hitching methods was emphasized. There were 28 incidents of sudden rear rollover of tractors documented in New York between April 1991 and June of 1996; the rollovers were caused by improperly hitched loads in 60% of these. Environmental conditions contributed to some of these incidents. NIOSH views these findings important, particularly as the number of people using tractors for towing and hauling increases during winter months. Five cases of fatal rear rollover incidents caused by improper hitching methods were briefly described. Several steps to prevent such accidents were listed, including use of rollover protection structures and safety belts, and selecting appropriate hitching points to a tractor.OtherOccupational Healt

A portable hypergolic oxidizer vapor sensor for NASA's Space Shuttle program

The design and performance characteristics of an electrochemical NO2 sensor selected by NASA for the space shuttle program is described. The instrument consists of a sample pump, an electrochemical cell, and control and display electronics. The pump pushes the sample through the electrochemical cell where the vapors are analyzed and an output proportional to the NO2 concentration is produced. The output is displayed on a panel meter, and is also available at a recorder jack. The electrochemical cell is made up of a polypropylene chamber covered with teflon membrane faceplates. Plantinum electrodes are bonded to the faceplates, and the sensing and counter electrodes are potentiostatically controlled at -200 mV with respect to the reference electrode. The cell is filled with electrolyte, consisting of 13.5 cc of 23% solution of KOH

Occupational exposure to inorganic arsenic

Issued initially without DHEW ennumeration, but retroactively numbered: DHEW publication no. (NIOSH) 74-110."The criteria and the recommended standard based thereon are presented for meeting the need for preventing occupational diseases arising from exposure to arsenic (7440382) and its inorganic compounds other than arsine (7784421) and lead arsenate (7645252). The proposed standard applies only to the processing, manufacture, and use of arsenical products as applicable under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, and is not designed for the population at large. Topics include: biological effects of exposure; environmental data and biologic evaluation; personal protective equipment and clothing; sampling and analysis methods and equipment; monitoring; engineering environmental control and sanitation; labeling and employee information; exposure reporting; toxic effects on humans and animals; safe work practices; and preventive medicine. " - NIOSHTIC-2SupersededPrevention and ControlEnvironmental HealthNIOSH contract HSM-99-72-012

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DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 2014-125Workers on roadway construction worksites are exposed to possible in- jury and death from moving construction vehicles and equipment [NIOSH 2001].The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends that specific procedures and controls be in place at roadway construction worksites to help prevent injuries and deaths from backing construction vehicles and equipment.The principal contributors to this publication were Nancy T. Romano and Virgil J. Casini, NIOSH Division of Safety Research (DSR).NIOSHTIC No.2004443

Manufacture of paint and allied coating products

"his document provides guidance for protecting workers involved in the manufacture of paint and allied coating products. The phrase "paint and allied coating products" (SIC 2851) refers to a variety of products having the broad functions of surface protection or decoration. Examples are paints, varnishes, lacquers, and stains as well as related products such as putties and paint and varnish removers. The scope of this document does not encompass the manufacture of raw materials used in coatings or the physical application of coatings. Varnish production is included, although the manufacture of the resins used as raw materials is not. Workers may be exposed to hazards as a result of lack of knowledge of potential problems, inadequate training, or lack of implementation of hazard controls. Workers are exposed to general safety hazards associated with the daily handling and storage of raw materials and the production of paint and allied coating products. These workers may also be exposed to chemical hazards such as pigment dusts, solvent vapors, and gases and the physical agents such as noise. In addition, many substances used are highly volatile and flammable, thus creating potential fire or explosion hazards. Recommendations focus on personal protective equipment, machine guarding, container labeling, worker training, substitution of raw materials, engineering controls, and safe lifting techniques." - NIOSHTIC-2"September 1984."Includes indexes.Bibliography: p.78-90

Recommendations for the Control of Occupational Safety and Health Hazards: Manufacture of Paint and Allied Coating Products

"This document provides guidance for protecting workers involved in the manufacture of paint and allied coating products. The phrase "paint and allied coating products" (SIC 2851) refers to a variety of products having the broad functions of surface protection or decoration. Examples are paints, varnishes, lacquers, and stains as well as related products such as putties and paint and varnish removers. The scope of this document does not encompass the manufacture of raw materials used in coatings or the physical application of coatings. Varnish production is included, although the manufacture of the resins used as raw materials is not. Workers may be exposed to hazards as a result of lack of knowledge of potential problems, inadequate training, or lack of implementation of hazard controls. Workers are exposed to general safety hazards associated with the daily handling and storage of raw materials and the production of paint and allied coating products. These workers may also be exposed to chemical hazards such as pigment dusts, solvent vapors, and gases and the physical agents such as noise. In addition, many substances used are highly volatile and flammable, thus creating potential fire or explosion hazards. Recommendations focus on personal protective equipment, machine guarding, container labeling, worker training, substitution of raw materials, engineering controls, and safe lifting techniques." - NIOSHTIC-2CurrentPrevention and ControlEnvironmental Healt