What are the guidelines for air handling systems?
1 Provide point-of-use filtration in the critical areas. 2 Design air-handling systems with insulation of the exterior of the ducts. 3 Do not use fibrous sound attenuators. 4 Decontaminate or encapsulate contamination.
What are the FAQ’s for Hazard Communication, 1998?
FAQ’s for Hazard Communication, (1998). Provide readily available Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all hazardous chemicals. Train workers in potential chemical hazards and controls (engineering controls, work practices, PPE) necessary to prevent hazards in the work area [ 29 CFR 1910.1200 (h) (3) ].
How are airborne diseases transmitted to susceptible hosts?
1. Modes of Transmission of Airborne Diseases A variety of airborne infections in susceptible hosts can result from exposures to clinically significant microorganisms released into the air when environmental reservoirs (i.e., soil, water, dust, and decaying organic matter) are disturbed.
When is OSHA not required to provide MSDSs?
For example, OSHA does not require that MSDSs be provided to purchasers of household consumer products when the products are used in the workplace in the same manner that a consumer would use them i.e., where the duration and frequency of use (and therefore exposure) is not greater than what the typical consumer would experience.
What are the OSHA regulations for nursing homes?
Enforcement Procedures and Scheduling for Occupational Exposure to Workplace Violence. OSHA Directive CPL 02-01-058, (January 10, 2017). Safe Patient Handling — Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nursing Homes. OSHA Publication 3108, (February 2014).
What is the OSHA standard for bloodborne pathogens?
OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030, has provisions for the protection of employees during the containment, storage, and transport of regulated waste other than contaminated sharps [29 CFR 1910.1030 (d) (4) (iii) (B)].
What are the requirements of OSHA § 1910.134?
Appendix A to §1910.134—Fit Testing Procedures (Mandatory) Part I. OSHA-Accepted Fit Test Protocols A. Fit Testing Procedures—General Requirements. The employer shall conduct fit testing using the following procedures. The requirements in this appendix apply to all OSHA-accepted fit test methods, both QLFT and QNFT. 1.
1 Provide point-of-use filtration in the critical areas. 2 Design air-handling systems with insulation of the exterior of the ducts. 3 Do not use fibrous sound attenuators. 4 Decontaminate or encapsulate contamination.