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Answers to frequently asked questions about human health hazards & environmental exposure to hazardous substances such as ammonia, cadmium, asphalt, chlorine, copper, dental amalgam, endocrine disruptors, environmental estrogens, fluoride, mercury, MTBE, PCBs, fragrances, vinyl products, etc. Painting health and safety. Occupational health guidelines for chemical hazards.


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Acute Chemical Exposure Medical Management Guidelines [164] Acute Chemical Exposure Medical Management Guidelines : Resource Info

Health effects of several toxic chemicals

Alternative Fluorocarbons Environmental Acceptability Study [18567] Alternative Fluorocarbons Environmental Acceptability Study : Resource Info

Results of studies of HCFCs and HFCs and their effect on ozone depletion

Ammonia [12158] Ammonia : Resource Info

Health problems caused by ammonia - how to decrease exposure

Asphalt Fumes [6234] Asphalt Fumes : Resource Info

Efforts to reduce workers' exposures to hot-mix asphalt fumes in highway paving operations

Asphalt Institute [12192] Asphalt Institute : Resource Info

Provides FAQs and information on environmental and health effects of asphalt

ATSDR Papers on Hazardous Waste and Toxic Substances [124] ATSDR Papers on Hazardous Waste and Toxic Substances : Resource Info

Papers on dioxin, PCBs, hazardous waste sites, terrorism and chemicals

ATSDR Public Health Statements [3] ATSDR Public Health Statements : Resource Info

Effects to human health from exposure to a toxic substance as listed by ATSDR

ATSDR ToxFAQs - Hazardous Substances Fact Sheets [2] ATSDR ToxFAQs - Hazardous Substances Fact Sheets : Resource Info

Answers to frequently asked questions about exposure to hazardous substances

Beryllium Awareness [pdf] [36620] Beryllium Awareness : Resource Info

Safety bulletin for those who work with beryllium

Beryllium Disease Prevention Program [36621] Beryllium Disease Prevention Program : Resource Info

Safety guidance for those who work with beryllium

Best Management Practices for Chemical Management [9475] Best Management Practices for Chemical Management : Resource Info

Chemical management handbook - 3 volumes

Bisphenol A [655] Bisphenol A : Resource Info

Detailed information about the migration, toxicology & environmental fate of bisphenol A

Cadmium - Health Effects from Industrial and Environmental Exposure [12115] Cadmium - Health Effects from Industrial and Environmental Exposure : Resource Info

Covers the health risks from exposure to cadmium

Carbon Monoxide Detectors [24514] Carbon Monoxide Detectors : Resource Info

Advice regarding proper use of CO detectors

Carbon Monoxide Hazards [13331] Carbon Monoxide Hazards : Resource Info

The basics of carbon monoxide hazards explained to consumers

Carbon Monoxide Risks at Home [13999] Carbon Monoxide Risks at Home : Resource Info

Fact sheet to help people protect themselves and their families against CO poisoning

Carbon Monoxide Safety [24516] Carbon Monoxide Safety : Resource Info

Series of articles related to carbon monoxide safety

Carbonless Copy Paper [21792] Carbonless Copy Paper : Resource Info

Reviews the hazards associated with carbonless copy paper

Carbonless Copy Paper [14874] Carbonless Copy Paper : Resource Info

Issues relating to health concerns from exposure to carbonless copy paper

Chlorine Issues [5092] Chlorine Issues : Resource Info

White papers, tips, fact sheets and more

Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program [6006] Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program : Resource Info

As implemented by the US Dept of Energy

Copper & the Environment [4323] Copper & the Environment : Resource Info

How copper interacts with the environment in a variety of common applications, recycling, etc.

Cryogenic Materials Safety [23922] Cryogenic Materials Safety : Resource Info

Safety fact sheet with PPE instructions

Dental Amalgam [697] Dental Amalgam : Resource Info

1993 US DHHS scientific review & recommended strategy for research, education & regulation

Dental Amalgam and Alternative Restorative Materials [685] Dental Amalgam and Alternative Restorative Materials : Resource Info

October, 1997 update to the 1993 report on the science related to dental amalgam

Electroplating [18973] Electroplating : Resource Info

A focus on chrome plating hazards

Employee Health Risk from Open Tire Burning [27234] Employee Health Risk from Open Tire Burning : Resource Info

Guidance to prevent and or protect employees from unsafe conditions

Endocrine Disruptors [2774] Endocrine Disruptors : Resource Info

Information on chemicals that interfere with endocrine system functioning (endocrine disruptors)

Environmental Health and Safety Subjects [391] Environmental Health and Safety Subjects : Resource Info

Environmental information is provided on the subjects of lead, radon, sun safety and radiation

Environmental Health and Toxicology [9355] Environmental Health and Toxicology : Resource Info

Articles on chemicals and environmental health according to scientific evidence

Environmental Health Hazards [610] Environmental Health Hazards : Resource Info

ASTDR information related to environmental health

Exposure Assessment Models [15434] Exposure Assessment Models : Resource Info

Software models, modeling tools, data sets, and documents distributed by the EPA Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling

Fluoride: Benefits and Risk [709] Fluoride: Benefits and Risk : Resource Info

1991 report from the US DHHS regarding the risk and benefits of fluoride

Fragrance Sensitization [3305] Fragrance Sensitization : Resource Info

Education on the chemicals used and the health effects of fragranced products

Glutaraldehyde Adverse Health Effects [23023] Glutaraldehyde Adverse Health Effects : Resource Info

How to Control Glutaraldehyde Occupational Hazards in Hospitals

Hazardous Site Health Evaluation Program Educational Materials [6648] Hazardous Site Health Evaluation Program Educational Materials : Resource Info

Booklets on general environmental exposures and health, including information on risk and prevention

Health Effects from Harmful Chemicals [7946] Health Effects from Harmful Chemicals : Resource Info

Lists of chemicals are available for 12 different types of adverse health effects

Health Effects of Occupational Exposure to Asphalt [14873] Health Effects of Occupational Exposure to Asphalt : Resource Info

Exposure to asphalt fumes is associated with eye, nose, and throat irritation

Hexavalent Chromium [31938] Hexavalent Chromium : Resource Info

Discusses the OSHA standard's requirements

Human Health Risk Assessments [15428] Human Health Risk Assessments : Resource Info

Risk assessment paradigm guidance for chemicals

Industrial Chemicals Associated with Acute Liver Injury as Primary Toxic Effect [14123] Industrial Chemicals Associated with Acute Liver Injury as Primary Toxic Effect : Resource Info

Chemicals in the workplace known to cause illness or death due to toxic hepatitis

Industrial Chemicals Associated with Liver Injury as a Secondary Toxic Effect [14122] Industrial Chemicals Associated with Liver Injury as a Secondary Toxic Effect : Resource Info

Chemicals in the workplace known to cause elevated liver enzyme levels

Mercury Hazards [5028] Mercury Hazards : Resource Info

Effects on people and the environment

Mercury in Buildings [21548] Mercury in Buildings : Resource Info

Discussion of the risks of mercury in buildings and prevention measures

Mercury in Schools [27531] Mercury in Schools : Resource Info

Examples for schools to facilitate their efforts to go mercury-free

Methyl Bromide Ban [3539] Methyl Bromide Ban : Resource Info

Methyl bromide banned in USA - January 1, 2005

Methylene Chloride Hazards [pdf] [32032] Methylene Chloride Hazards : Resource Info

Health hazards from using this toxic solvent

Mixing of Incompatible Chemicals [26432] Mixing of Incompatible Chemicals : Resource Info

Can result in the evolution of combustible or toxic gases

MTBE [5135] MTBE : Resource Info

Series of reports on potential health effects and environmental issues related to MTBE

NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation Program [249] NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation Program : Resource Info

Health hazard evaluation (HHE) created by NIOSH for workplace safety and health

NIOSH Organic Solvents [12960] NIOSH Organic Solvents : Resource Info

Guidelines for recommended standards from NIOSH

Occupational Exposure to Metalworking Fluids [6229] Occupational Exposure to Metalworking Fluids : Resource Info

NIOSH criteria for a recommended standard on metalworking fluids

Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards [6226] Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards : Resource Info

Lists all of the NIOSH Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards

Ototoxic Chemicals [pdf] [27087] Ototoxic Chemicals : Resource Info

There are a number of chemicals that can cause hearing loss

Paint Strippers [23148] Paint Strippers : Resource Info

What You Should Know About Using Paint Strippers

Painting Health and Safety [9087] Painting Health and Safety : Resource Info

Consumer safety advice from the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA)

Painting Industry Issues [9088] Painting Industry Issues : Resource Info

National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) white papers and issue backgrounders

Pesticide Poisoning Diagnostic Tool [16088] Pesticide Poisoning Diagnostic Tool : Resource Info

Acute toxins, carcinogens, cholinesterase inhibitors, endocrine disruptors, etc.

Plastics: Phthalates [18569] Plastics: Phthalates : Resource Info

Phthalate esters have undergone extensive health and safety testing

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Fluorescent Light Ballasts [6629] Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Fluorescent Light Ballasts : Resource Info

Recommendations for safe work practices

Polymer Matrix Materials: Advanced Composites [9520] Polymer Matrix Materials: Advanced Composites : Resource Info

Technical guidelines for OSHA field staff on polymer matrix materials

Polyurethane and the Environment [24529] Polyurethane and the Environment : Resource Info

The release and behavior of MDI and TDI in the environment

Removing Graffiti Safely [pdf] [32621] Removing Graffiti Safely : Resource Info

A booklet for workers who use chemicals to remove graffiti

Safe Management of Shock-Sensitive Chemicals [pdf] [27088] Safe Management of Shock-Sensitive Chemicals : Resource Info

There are a number of chemicals that may explode with movement, friction or heat

Sweet Poison: What Your Nose Can't Tell You About the Dangers of Perfume [248] Sweet Poison: What Your Nose Can

Health risks of chemicals used for fragrances

Toxic Chemicals & Health [16039] Toxic Chemicals & Health : Resource Info

Information about the health threats and effects of toxic chemicals

Toxicological and Performance Aspects of Oxygenated Motor Vehicle Fuels (1996) [5699] Toxicological and Performance Aspects of Oxygenated Motor Vehicle Fuels (1996) : Resource Info

Public health, air quality, water quality, fule economy & engine performance of MTBE fuels

Very Toxic Materials and Their Hazards [17035] Very Toxic Materials and Their Hazards : Resource Info

Workplace safety advice

Vinyl Information [8257] Vinyl Information : Resource Info

Uses, safety, recycling of vinyl products

Working Safely with Beryllium [pdf] [1880] Working Safely with Beryllium : Resource Info

As enacted by one of the US Dept of Energy laboratories




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Chemicals / Asbestos
Asbestos control programs, health effects, abatement, technical resources, etc.

Chemicals / Carcinogens
Environmental and workplace chemicals that are known or suspected carcinogens

Chemicals / Chemical Labeling
Databanks of chemical labels, hazard communication labeling requirements & more

Chemicals / Databases
Online access to an extensive number of databases on chemicals

Chemicals / Lead
Information and resources on lead and lead poisoning

Chemicals / Lists
Lists of chemicals subject to environmental and safety regulations

Chemicals / Pesticides
Information on controlling the hazards of pesticides

Chemicals / Reproductive
Technical resources related to chemicals and reproductive health

Chemicals / Safety Guides
Chemical safety guidelines, NIOSH Pocket Guide, workplace guides

Chemicals / Storage
Guidelines for proper storage of chemicals, compatibility charts, etc.

Chemicals / TLV
PEL, TLV and STEL exposure limits for air contaminants, MRL, IDLH values, etc.

Chemicals / Training
Reference materials related to chemical training, tutorials, HESIS booklets, etc

Disasters / Biochem
Chemical and biological weapons, bioterrorism

Environment / Databases
Over 40 EPA environmental databases

Environment / Hazardous Wastes
Guides for hazardous waste management, site remediation, waste minimization

Environment / Risk Assessments
Environmental risk assessment materials

Environment / Tanks
EPA requirements for above ground and below ground storage tanks

Environment / Toxicology
Technical resources related to toxicology

Environment / TRI
EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) forms, reports, data

Industrial Hygiene / Biosafety
Full text bloodborne pathogens programs and technical resources

Industrial Hygiene / Hazard Communications
Full text of hazard communication programs and resources

Industrial Hygiene / Indoor Air
IAQ guides, checklists, fact sheets, sick building syndrome & more

Industrial Hygiene / Ventilation
Fume hoods and other ventilation technical resource information

International / Chemicals
International chemical safety information

Medicine / Allergies
Clinical resources on the medical treatment of asthma, MCS, dermatitis, etc.

Medicine / Occupational Medicine
Large number of reference materials on occupational medicine

OSHA / Hazard Communications
OSHA technical resources on hazard communication related materials

OSHA / HAZWOPER
OSHA technical resources on hazwoper

OSHA / Process Safety
OSHA technical resources on process safety management

Regulations / EPA
Full text of CFR 40 Protection of the Environment.- plus, state EPA laws

Regulations / TSCA
Full text of 40 CFR Subchapter R Part 700 Toxic Sustances Control Act (TSCA)



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