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| food and drinks in workarea with hazmat | 10/7/2008 | Dr. Henry Boyter, Jr. |
Q: i can not find anywhere where it says that there can not be any food or drinks in the workplace with ...
A: It is hard to find. 29CFR 1910.141 (g) Consumption of food and beverages on the premises—(1) ...
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| bathrooms, breaks, water and agreement | 10/2/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: today my mother shared with me that her place of employment held a meeting to inform it's employees ...
A: Subject: Bathrooms, breaks, water and agreement.Hello Mike, today my mother shared with me that her ...
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| hard hats | 9/30/2008 | Bubba Essary |
Q: I work in the prestressed concrete industry in Iowa. With winter coming, we, the employees are ...
A: I would like to know what your bosses are thinking. I know of NO OSHA requirement that prohibits ...
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| Flooding in my apt. | 9/20/2008 | Sandy Brown, CHSP |
Q: I have lived in my Current apartment for barely 3 months and the guest bathroom has flooded at least ...
A: You have a few issues you're dealing with here! Let's start with the lady upstairs...if you truly ...
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| program | 9/11/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: .could be said that the first thing you must do when you want to avoid accidents ans ilness in a ...
A: Subject: ProgramDear Friend..could (it) be said that the first thing you must do when you want to ...
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| Subdue and/or Restrain a person | 9/9/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: Please provide information on the guidelines for lifting/carrying a client weighing 100+ pounds. ...
A: Do you have information on the maximum weight one person should subdue and/or restrain an individual ...
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| tucked in work shirts | 9/8/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: My plant has introduced a new rule of tucking in our company issued shirts (short sleeve button down ...
A: Subject: Tucked-in Work ShirtsMy plant has introduced a new rule of tucking in our company issued ...
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| Physically Lifting/Carying 100+ pounds | 9/5/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: Please provide information on the guidelines for lifting/carrying a client weighing 100+ pounds. ...
A: Subject: Physically Lifting/Carrying 100+ poundsPlease provide information on the guidelines for ...
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| Recordable vs reportable incidents | 9/4/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: I am kind of confused between a recordable incident and a reportable incident. What is/are the ...
A: Subject: Recordable vs. reportable incidentsI am kind of confused between a recordable incident and ...
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| safety | 9/3/2008 | James Hermann |
Q: i need to know how to prepare a contigency polan for a work site?
A: Chinedu, What kind of work site is it? There are several types of contingency plans that OSHA ...
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| sewer systems in apartments | 8/24/2008 | Dr. Henry Boyter, Jr. |
Q: I live in an apartment complex (like and old army/navy base) and I continuously get foul smells in ...
A: Yes, it can be true. All systems are fitted with traps and vent pipes, even in a house. These ...
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| insulation in mobile homes | 8/24/2008 | Jane Cunningham |
Q: My parents live next to a mobile home park in NY state that was emptied out of tenants. Most of the ...
A: Well, I am an expert on asbestos. Yes, there is asbestos in some insulations, but I sure can't say ...
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| OSHA 500/501 | 8/16/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: Several job descriptions that I have seen recently have asked for OSHA certifications, particularly ...
A: Subject: OSHA 500/501Hello - I have been out of the safety business for several years. Several job ...
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| Garbage Hazards | 8/15/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: My husband is a hydraulic/diesel mechanic for a township. Recently he has been instructed to weld ...
A: Subject: Garbage HazardsThanks again for the recommendations. Prior to receiving your response, my ...
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| Garbage Hazards | 8/14/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: My husband is a hydraulic/diesel mechanic for a township. Recently he has been instructed to weld ...
A: Subject: Garbage HazardsHi. My husband is a hydraulic/diesel mechanic for a township. Recently he ...
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| Insualtion | 8/13/2008 | Jane Cunningham |
Q: Driving through a trailer park, I found a lot that has had a trailer removed. There is insulation ...
A: Well......you have to find out what kind of insulation it is before anyone can determine if it is a ...
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| hardhats | 8/8/2008 | Bubba Essary |
Q: I do demo work do I have to wear a hard hat while in my bobcat is it required by OSHA
A: Basically, OSHA says that hardhats are required when there are hazards that can hit you in the head. ...
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| weight | 8/5/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: is there a formula to figure out how many people it takes to move large heavy crates?
A: Subject: WeightIs there a formula to figure out how many people it takes to move large heavy crates? ...
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| attic work on hot days | 8/2/2008 | Bubba Essary |
Q: I was wondering if Osha has any restrictions on working in Attics during extremely hot days of 95 or ...
A: I apologize for the delay in answering as I have been traveling. It is all about heat stress. OSHA ...
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| Galvanized metal hazards | 7/31/2008 | James Hermann |
Q: Can you answer my question or make a suggestion as to where I can go to find the answer? In pottery ...
A: Carol, Galvanized metal contain mostly zinc metal over steel. Glazes can contain zinc salts such ...
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| hard hats | 7/30/2008 | Bubba Essary |
Q: When are hardhats required by OSHA on residential construction projects? ANSWER: Hardhats are ...
A: For example, are there employers working below the roofers? Are electricians working below the guys ...
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| Feces and urine in construction clean-up | 7/28/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: I recently went to bid on a job on a bank foreclosure and when I opened the lock box and entered the ...
A: Subject: Feces and urine in construction clean-upI recently went to bid on a job on a bank ...
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| chlorine pool tablets/ safety hazards | 7/27/2008 | James Hermann |
Q: i am a havc tech who works at a apartment complex. We have to control and place chemical into the ...
A: Thomas, There aren't an OSHA regulations that require safeguards in these two situations. However, ...
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| incident rates | 7/25/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: There are many clients that have established an maximum EMR. That said in construction what is an ...
A: Subject: Incident RatesThere are many clients that have established a maximum EMR. That said in ...
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| Pandemic Flu Plan for Residential Substance Abuse Tx Center | 7/24/2008 | Sandy Brown, CHSP |
Q: Sandy! I've been asked to develop a pandemic flu plan for my workplace. I work in North Carolina. My ...
A: Boy, what a crummy neighbor you have in that hospital! I'm just shocked! N95's have to be fit ...
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| Pandemic Flu Plan for Residential Substance Abuse Tx Center | 7/24/2008 | Sandy Brown, CHSP |
Q: Sandy! I've been asked to develop a pandemic flu plan for my workplace. I work in North Carolina. My ...
A: You do have a lot on your plate! In addition to the perinatal women I'm guessing you also have some ...
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| hard hats | 7/23/2008 | Bubba Essary |
Q: When are hardhats required by OSHA on residential construction projects?
A: Hardhats are required by OSHA whenever there are any potential overhead hazards. Contractors can ...
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| safety incident cost awareness | 7/22/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: How do I make employees aware of the financial cost of the safety incidents that occur at our ...
A: Subject: Safety Incident Cost AwarenessHow do I make employees aware of the financial cost of the ...
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| Safety issues cleaning dog kennel | 7/21/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: My daughter works in a dog kennel which she has spent the last two weeks disinfecting due to an ...
A: Subject: Safety issues cleaning dog kennelMy daughter works in a dog kennel which she has spent the ...
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| Glass Dust from Sanding | 7/10/2008 | Mike Brown CSP Retired |
Q: The company that I work for has a division that cuts, bevels, and polishes glass for department ...
A: Subject: Glass Dust from SandingThe company that I work for has a division that cuts, bevels, and ...
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| first aid kits | 7/10/2008 | Bubba Essary |
Q: is there a list of items required in a first aid kit?
A: My apologies for the delay in answering - I have had some medical issues to attend to. There are ...
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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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