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| Arsenic in drinking water and vegetables | 7/4/2008 | Sandy Brown, CHSP |
Q: I stay in West Bengal, India, and there is arsenic contamination of water in certain districts of ...
A: I'm sorry that this has to be a concern for you. You can order arsenic water testing kits online ...
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| Arsenic in drinking water and vegetables | 7/4/2008 | Dr. Henry Boyter, Jr. |
Q: I stay in West Bengal, India, and there is arsenic contamination of water in certain districts of ...
A: The only way to do arsenic at home is to purchase test kits. These are available from many ...
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| Asbestos Shingles | 7/2/2008 | Jane Cunningham |
Q: About 15 years ago I lived in a house with asbestos shingles. The surface of the shingles were ...
A: Cyn, Well, I'm sure a CT Scan wouldn't ever hurt.....but I doubt it will be deemed medically ...
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| bat in attic at place of employment | 7/2/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: I am an emplopee of a dental office where we have ALot of bats and bat feces in the attic. What kind ...
A: I am an employee of a dental office where we have a lot of bats and bat feces in the attic. What ...
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| water fountain in workplace | 6/27/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: We have 2 water fountains in the production floor where chemicals are used for water treatment. Is ...
A: we have 2 water fountains in the production floor where chemicals are used for water treatment. Is ...
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| Bachelor or Master's in Occupational Health? | 6/26/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: I hold a Bachelor of Science degree and would like to enter the Occupational Health and Safety ...
A: Subject: Bachelor or Master's in Occupational Health?Dear Michael, Thank you so much for your ...
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| Bachelor or Master's in Occupational Health? | 6/26/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: I hold a Bachelor of Science degree and would like to enter the Occupational Health and Safety ...
A: Subject: Bachelor or Master's in Occupational Health?I hold a Bachelor of Science degree and would ...
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| Chromium Catalyst Exposure | 6/24/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: I work at a plastic refinery where there was a severe chromium catalyst leak that released anywhere ...
A: Subject: Chromium Catalyst ExposureI work at a plastic refinery where there was a severe chromium ...
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| engin oil odor | 6/20/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: Is it a hazard to work in a shop which has a strong engine oil based odor? My friend does not ...
A: Subject: Engine Oil OdorIs it a hazard to work in a shop which has a strong engine oil based odor? ...
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| Flame Arresters | 6/19/2008 | James Hermann |
Q: We store flammable liquid (Specially Denatured Alcohol - 190)in storage tanks with flame arresters ...
A: Joe, Every flame arrester is different. You should ask the manufacturer these questions. I don't ...
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| OSHA Incident Rate | 6/18/2008 | Bubba Essary |
Q: How long has OSHA been keeping records on the overall OSHA incident rate? or, when did the formula ...
A: Don, Again, thank ou for the questions. Since you have a lot of concerns about incident rates and ...
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| Should he have worn gloves? | 6/17/2008 | Sandy Brown, CHSP |
Q: I recently had a bone scan at a private outpatient facility. The tech did not wear gloves when he ...
A: Do I think he should have worn gloves? Yes. Should his hands be clean? Yes. Did he put you at ...
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| infection control cross contamination | 6/10/2008 | Sandy Brown, CHSP |
Q: I work in long term care as the ADON. There is a debate between the DON and dietary manager (DM) ...
A: I was just made aware that I had a question pending. I'm so sorry for the delay! May I refer you ...
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| drinking water | 5/28/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: Our employer (a Fed. agency) has been supplying bottled water for several years since our facility ...
A: Our employer (a Fed. agency) has been supplying bottled water for several years since our facility ...
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| drinking water and water fountains | 5/22/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: is there a requirement for the amount of water fountains per person, for light industrial assembly ...
A: Is there a requirement for the amount of water fountains per person, for light industrial assembly ...
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| Drinking Water | 5/11/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: My work recently enacted an instore policy prohibiting its associates from drinking bottled water ...
A: Subject: Drinking WaterMy work recently enacted an instore policy prohibiting its associates from ...
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| roofing | 4/29/2008 | Bubba Essary |
Q: Are there any regulations on roofers carry shingles up ladders for of safety reasons? I was getting ...
A: My apologies for the delay in answering as I have been ill. There are no written regulations to my ...
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| Drinking water from bathroom or mop sink | 4/22/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: I saw that someone else had a similar question and saw your response regarding as long as it is safe ...
A: Subject: Drinking water from bathroom or mop sink.I saw that someone else had a similar question and ...
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| first aid kit locations | 4/21/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: In my workplace they lock the first aid kit in a room where only two people have the key and you ...
A: Subject: First-Aid Kit LocationsIn my workplace they lock the first-aid kit in a room where only two ...
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| certifications | 4/16/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: I am considering a change in careers and am thinking about pursuing some certifications in the ...
A: Subject: certificationsHello, I am considering a change in careers and am thinking about pursuing ...
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| One Recordable Injury or Two? | 4/15/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: An employee at my company was injured while unloading a sheet of glass off of a truck. While setting ...
A: Subject: One Recordable Injury or Two?An employee at my company was injured while unloading a sheet ...
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| RIR/AFR | 4/3/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: Mr. Brown: What is the differentiation between "Recordable Injury Rate" and "Accident Frequency ...
A: Mr. Brown - What is the differentiation between "Recordable Injury Rate" and "Accident Frequency ...
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| bleach concentrations in the laboratory | 3/17/2008 | Sandy Brown, CHSP |
Q: My question concerns bleach concentrations in the laboratory. I am the molecular supervisor in a ...
A: There is no specific OSHA or EPA regulation that addresses air concentrations of calcium or sodium ...
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| contamination? | 3/17/2008 | Jane Cunningham |
Q: Jane, You are just the person I need to speak with. I am so greatful right now, for finding you on ...
A: Leah, Asbestos Abatement contractors use the plastic as a containment barrier and the plastic ...
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| contamination? | 3/16/2008 | Jane Cunningham |
Q: Jane, You are just the person I need to speak with. I am so greatful right now, for finding you on ...
A: Leah, First, before I go into a long explanation, let me say you can touch asbestos without fear. I ...
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| Air temp in Office | 3/13/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: My office (10x12) has a duct that pours out alternating hot/cold air. The temp at my desk swings ...
A: Subject: Air temp in OfficeMy office (10x12) has a duct that pours out alternating hot/cold air. The ...
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| About copy machine | 3/10/2008 | James Hermann |
Q: I work for Fedex Kinko's, surrounding by copy machines. I am pregnant and expecting a healthy baby. ...
A: Annie, I don't know much about the radiatin emission from copiers. You could check the ...
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| animal feces and urine at the work place | 3/7/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: I share a work space with a woman who uses the space to leave 2 dogs unattended 5 days a week, 9-10 ...
A: Given the circumstances I would contact a good attorney. An inspector could take the position that ...
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| animal feces and urine at the work place | 3/7/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: I share a work space with a woman who uses the space to leave 2 dogs unattended 5 days a week, 9-10 ...
A: I share a work space with a woman who uses the space to leave 2 dogs unattended 5 days a week, 9-10 ...
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| cement | 2/26/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: I am going to begin working in a cement plant in new mexico. I have read a lot about industrial ...
A: Subject: CementI am going to begin working in a cement plant in New Mexico. I have read a lot about ...
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| cement | 2/26/2008 | Bubba Essary |
Q: I am going to begin working in a cement plant in new mexico. I have read a lot about industrial ...
A: THe short answer is both. You are on the right track. A good general knowledge of industrial safety ...
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| Does Industry First ladder safety device meet OSHA requirements | 2/20/2008 | Bubba Essary |
Q: Can you please review the following two products and advise me whether they would meet the ...
A: From what I see from the company's website advertisements, I do believe they meet the OSHA ...
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| Portable Ladder safety device and OSHA standards | 2/20/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: Can you please review the following two products and advise me whether they would meet the ...
A: Subject: Portable Ladder safety device and OSHA standardsCan you please review the following two ...
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| General Duty Clause | 2/15/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: I have been told that OSHA has never cited anyone on the General Duty Clause Section 5(b). I know ...
A: Subject: General Duty ClauseI have been told that OSHA has never cited anyone on the General Duty ...
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| Recordable Injury Rate | 2/14/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: I read the question on how to get the formula rate when figuring out the RIR. Is this correct? 1 ...
A: Subject: Recordable Incident RateI read the question on how to get the formula rate when figuring ...
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| OSHA: Fall Protection on Portable Ladders | 2/4/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: I was wondering if Federal OSHA requires fall protection for workers when they are work on portable ...
A: Subject: OSHA: Fall Protection on Portable LaddersI was wondering if Federal OSHA requires fall ...
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| Fiberglass and cancer | 1/27/2008 | James Hermann |
Q: I was hoping maybe you could help me with this..My husband just installed a new dishwasher today. ...
A: Jennifer, The new fiberglass insulation will not allow any significant amount of fiberglass to ...
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| Fiberglass and cancer | 1/27/2008 | Jane Cunningham |
Q: I was hoping maybe you could help me with this..My husband just installed a new dishwasher today. ...
A: Jen, I myself would not be concerned about this. BUT PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE RESPONSE. If there was ...
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| Fuel oil odor | 1/26/2008 | Bubba Essary |
Q: My landlord recently converted from fuel oil to natural gas, the old oil tank is still in the ...
A: The maximum allowable TLV for fuel oil is 15 ppm. TLV stands for threshold limit value and ppm ...
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| Ladder safety | 1/22/2008 | Bubba Essary |
Q: What is the proper way to hold an extension ladder for the worker using it? Do I hold it from the ...
A: Good question. What do you feel more comfortable doing? There are pros & cons for either way. My ...
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