| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Lifting limits | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I'm an Occupational Therapist preparing my facility to perform Functional Capacity Evaluations. I've ...
A: Subject: Lifting limitsHi Mike. I'm an Occupational Therapist preparing my facility to perform ...
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| Requirements of 29CFR 1910.331-335 | 11/5/2009 |
Q: If I give my employees online training in a classroom setting will this meet the requirements of ...
A: Subject: Requirements of 29CFR 1910.331-335If I give my employees online training in a classroom ...
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| LTA / Med Aid Stats | 10/20/2009 |
Q: Morning Mike, With regards to tracking of days since last Lost Time Accident and Last Medical Aid, ...
A: Subject: LTA / Med Aid StatsMorning Mike, with regards to tracking of days since last Lost Time ...
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| Accident Severity Rates | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Mike: Do you have a good reference to find current ASR statistics for Accident Severity Rates? BLS ...
A: Mike, do you have a good reference to find current ASR statistics for Accident Severity Rates? BLS ...
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| ASP/CSP Exam prep. | 9/20/2009 |
Q: Brown, I was researching an term paper for my ergonomic class on back belts the pros and cons of ...
A: Subject: ASP/CSP Exam prep.Hello Mr. Brown, I was researching an term paper for my ergonomic class ...
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| caustic fumes? | 9/17/2009 |
Q: We have noxious fumes that management reports is from Oil and is being disbursed throughout the air ...
A: Subject: Caustic fumes?We have noxious fumes that management reports is from Oil and is being ...
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| lost time accident | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Mike, Recently we had an employee that knelt down during his regular course of busines and put his ...
A: Subject: Lost time accidentMike, recently we had an employee that knelt down during his regular ...
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| what is the time limit? | 9/7/2009 |
Q: How many days after an injury is sustained on the job in the state of Georgia do I have to make a ...
A: Subject: What is the time limit?How many days after an injury is sustained on the job in the state ...
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| Drinking water | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I work for a landscape company and have been told they do not have to provide clean drinking water ...
A: Subject: Drinking waterI work for a landscape company and have been told they do not have to provide ...
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| Lifting | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I work for a manufacturing company and was recently asked by my boss the followingIs there a maximum ...
A: Subject: LiftingHello, I work for a manufacturing company and was recently asked by my boss the ...
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| Weight Lifting Limits | 8/17/2009 |
Q: Mike: I am an independent consultant doing research for the California Air Resources Board. The ...
A: Subject: Weight Lifting LimitsMike, I am an independent consultant doing research for the California ...
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| measurement fo safety performance | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have seen your calculation of safety ratios (incidence/frequency/severity rates)and would like to ...
A: Subject: measurement of safety performanceI have seen your calculation of safety ratios ...
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| apartment safety issue? | 8/9/2009 |
Q: My question is: are apartments obligated to make sure parking blocks dividers aren't exposed off ...
A: Subject: Apartment safety issue?My question is: are apartments obligated to make sure parking blocks ...
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| Calculating Injury Incident Rate | 8/4/2009 |
Q: The director of manufacturing is compiling information to report and he has ask for the monthly ...
A: Subject: Calculating Injury Incident RateThe director of manufacturing is compiling information to ...
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| Water Fountains | 7/29/2009 |
Q: Is there an OSHA standard which requires a manufacturing facility to have water fountains/coolers ...
A: Subject: Water FountainsIs there an OSHA standard which requires a manufacturing facility to have ...
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| Real LTIFR frequency rates | 7/27/2009 |
Q: Could you possibly point me to valid and up to date LTIFR information, specifically for the road ...
A: Subject: Real LTIFR frequency ratesHi, could you possibly point me to valid and up to date LTIFR ...
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| Proper way to mount extension ladder from roof by oneself | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I have just spent over 40 minutes looking for guidance on this subject but have not yet found one ...
A: Subject: Proper way to mount extension ladder from roof by oneselfI have just spent over 40 minutes ...
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| record keeping injury | 7/16/2009 |
Q: the business is general construction. there is an employee who is allergic to bee & wasp stings. he ...
A: Subject: Record keeping injury.The business is general construction. there is an employee who is ...
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| female limits on weight lifting | 7/16/2009 |
Q: What is the standard for females weight lifting and pushing at work; also is any limits on lifting ...
A: Subject: Female limits on weight liftingWhat is the standard for female’s weight lifting and pushing ...
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| OSHA Health Regulations - Factories | 6/18/2009 |
Q: My husband works in an extremely hot (and humid) factory in the summer. There are fans nearby him ...
A: Subject: OSHA Health Regulations - FactoriesMy husband works in an extremely hot (and humid) factory ...
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| Million Man hour formula | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Is there any standard formula in OSHA or any other place for calculating Million Man hours, and what ...
A: Answer: Part A - The 1 million man-hours were used in the old National Safety Calculations formulas ...
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| Manhours | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Need help in calculating manhours for 500 employees working back to back for 7 days in a 50 week ...
A: Subject: TRIRI need help in calculating man-hours for 500 employees working back to back for 7 days ...
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| hanger ventilation | 6/1/2009 |
Q: During dayshift in the hanger, management has decided to keep the doors closed. They claim it's for ...
A: Subject: Hanger VentilationDuring dayshift in the hanger, management has decided to keep the doors ...
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| Acceptable OSHA RIR rate | 5/29/2009 |
Q: Is there an "acceptable" RIR (recordable incident rate)? And if so, does it vary by industry? My ...
A: Subject: Acceptable OSHA RIR rateIs there an "acceptable" RIR (recordable incident rate)? And if so, ...
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| #2 fuel oil fume exposure | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I was exposed for approx 5 months to fumes related to an underground storage tank leak. It was ...
A: Subject: Exposure - #2 fuel oil fumeI was exposed for approximately 5 months to fumes related to an ...
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| Industrial Lighting | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I am retrofitting a new manufacturing facility. i would like to know the number of foot candles ...
A: Subject: Industrial LightingI am retrofitting a new manufacturing facility. I would like to know the ...
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| drinking fountains and osha | 5/21/2009 |
Q: In our brand new hospital laboratory with about fifty workers there is not one drinking fountain in ...
A: Subject: Drinking fountains and OSHAIn our brand new hospital laboratory with about fifty workers ...
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| LTFR, RIFR& Incident Freequency rate | 5/17/2009 |
Q: Mr. Mike, Thank you for your previous answers. Here I have one more question to ask you. How can I ...
A: Subject: LTFR, RIFR& Incident Frequency rateMr. Mike, thank you for your previous answers. Here I ...
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| injury and lost time claim stats | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I am trying to get together statistics for my company for our records and for our safety audits. ...
A: Subject: Injury and lost time claim statsI am trying to get together statistics for my company for ...
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| No running water/operational bathrooms | 5/13/2009 |
Q: We have been given 24 hours prior notice that the town in which our office is located will be ...
A: Subject: No running water/operational bathroomsWe have been given 24 hours prior notice that the ...
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| Manhours & Incident rates | 5/11/2009 |
Q: Sir, How can I calculate the man hours, If my company has the following work staff. 1.The the total ...
A: Subject: Calculating Man hoursSir, how can I calculate the man hours, if my company has the ...
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| Calculating Man hours | 5/10/2009 |
Q: Sir, Iam recently joined in one of the Bitumen trading company here in the middle east. Actually I ...
A: Subject: Calculating Man hoursSir, I recently joined in one of the Bitumen trading company here in ...
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| Manhours & Fatal accident | 5/10/2009 |
Q: Is there any relation ship between total manhours & fatal accident.For eg. In my company it was ...
A: Subject: Man-hours & Fatal accidentIs there any relationship between total man-hours & fatal ...
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| Environmental Industry's average rates | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I can not seem to find what the Environmental Industry's average is as applied to Lost Time Injury ...
A: Subject: Environmental Industry's average ratesI cannot seem to find what the Environmental ...
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| 3rd party safety companies | 4/30/2009 |
Q: What is your opinion of 3rd party safety companies which offer customers complete screening and ...
A: Subject: 3rd party safety companiesWhat is your opinion of 3rd party safety companies which offer ...
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| Lost Time | 4/27/2009 |
Q: You gave answers to a question regarding calculating lost time that were based on the old ...
A: Subject: Lost TimeYou gave answers to a question regarding calculating lost time that were based on ...
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| ext. cords | 4/21/2009 |
Q: Can extension cord that cuts in outer covering by repaired and used on a job site ? Like using heat ...
A: Subject: Extension cordsCan extension cord that cuts in outer covering by repaired and used on a job ...
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| Tf and Tg calculation Formulae | 4/11/2009 |
Q: Incidence- 01 Loss time- 8 hrs( one day) Total hrs- 25000 Total employees- 130 Please explain what ...
A: Subject: Tf and Tg calculation FormulaeIncidence- 01, Loss time- 8 hrs( one day), Total hrs- 25000 ...
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| COPY MACHINE HAZARD? | 4/9/2009 |
Q: mY CO-WORKER WORKS ABOUT 2' AWAY FROM A LARGE sAVIN COPY MACHINE. wE HAVE NOTICED A STRONG ODOR ...
A: SUBJECT: Copy Machine Hazard?My co-worker works about 2' away from a large Savin copy machine. We ...
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| How to calculate frequency rate/Severity rate(by ANSI), incident rate(by OSHA) | 4/1/2009 |
Q: How to calculate frequency rate(by ANSI -old version), incident rate(by OSHA) for example detail: ...
A: Subject: How to calculate frequency rate/Severity rate(by ANSI), incident rate(by OSHA)How to ...
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| Recordable injuries | 3/27/2009 |
Q: What is the definition of a recordable injury as per OSHA standards. Medical aid with treatment? ...
A: Subject: Recordable injuriesWhat is the definition of a recordable injury as per OSHA standards. ...
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| portable ladder | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Any advice on securing a portable straight ladder to the inside wall of a 20' diameter tank. Our ...
A: Subject: portable ladderAny advice on securing a portable straight ladder to the inside wall of a ...
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| Compressed air for cleaning of machines | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Can compressed air be used for cleaning of all machinery parts ? If yes then what is the minimum ...
A: Subject: Compressed air for cleaning of machinesDear Sir, Can compressed air be used for cleaning of ...
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| weight lifting requirements | 3/19/2009 |
Q: My primary job is computer graphics doing kitchen design for a home improvement company. When I ...
A: Subject: Weight Lifting RequirementsMy primary job is computer graphics doing kitchen design for a ...
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| Baseline & annual hearing tests | 3/4/2009 |
Q: Good Morning, The way 29CFR1910.95 reads, it caters to a static workplace where the noise is ...
A: Subject: Baseline & annual hearing testsGood Morning, the way 29CFR1910.95 reads, it caters to a ...
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| First Aid Kits | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I've worked for my company for years now as the claims manager, and recently I've been given the ...
A: Subject: First Aid KitsHello, I've worked for my company for years now as the claims manager, and ...
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| lost workdays | 2/17/2009 |
Q: If any lost time accident happend on friday evening & reported on same day , then how can we ...
A: Subject: Lost WorkdaysDear Sir, if any lost time accident happened on Friday evening & reported on ...
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| injuries from handling firehose | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I can't seem to find any data about injuries firefighters incur from rolling, lifting and otherwise ...
A: Subject: Injuries from handling fire hoseI can't seem to find any data about injuries firefighters ...
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| lead in drinking water | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I work in a juvenile correctional facility. We recently were presented with a memo telling us there ...
A: Subject: Lead in drinking waterI work in a juvenile correctional facility. We recently were ...
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| work related injuries | 2/4/2009 |
Q: So I was wondering under osha if you have been put on a weight restriction due to a work related ...
A: Subject: Work related injuriesSo I was wondering under OSHA if you have been put on a weight ...
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| No water | 2/4/2009 |
Q: How long can a work place stay open without running water, even if they are shuttling you to a place ...
A: Subject: No waterHow long can a work place stay open without running water, even if they are ...
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| what classes do i take? | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I am a young student interested in public safety and would like to work for osha someday as a ...
A: Subject: What classes do I take?I am a young student interested in public safety and would like to ...
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| OSHA Formula | 1/28/2009 |
Q: How do you work out the OSHA Formula for accidents, incidents, near misses etc?
A: Subject: OSHA FormulaHow do you work out the OSHA Formula for accidents, incidents, near misses etc? ...
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| Extension Ladder Set-up | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I set up an extension ladder against the side of a building. It was only 1 foot above the edge ...
A: Subject: Extension Ladder Set-upI set up an extension ladder against the side of a building. It was ...
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| Incident rate for a small location | 1/20/2009 |
Q: I have read your answer and Im sure you are the one who can help me. About the incident rates, we ...
A: Subject: Incident rate for a small locationHi Mike, I have read your answer and I’m sure you are the ...
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| cna's and lifting | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Is there a limitation of the amount of weight we as cna's are allowed to lift (we lift ...
A: Subject: Cna's and liftingIs there a limitation of the amount of weight we as cna's are allowed to ...
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| Industry Standards | 1/14/2009 |
Q: Sir, What is the correct formula for calculating the industry standard for total recordable injury ...
A: Subject: Industry StandardsSir, what is the correct formula for calculating the industry standard ...
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| near proximity | 1/8/2009 |
Q: In 1910.151 is speaks of "near proximity". How does OSHA define this phrase?
A: Subject: Near ProximityIn 1910.151 is speaks of "near proximity". How does OSHA define this phrase? ...
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| Babys and copy machines | 1/2/2009 |
Q: Someone I know photocopied their 2 month old infant. She says she covered her eyes, but I think ...
A: Subject: Babies and copy machinesSomeone I know photocopied their 2 month old infant. She says she ...
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| MOD Rate | 12/29/2008 |
Q: What exactly does MOD rate stand for? My understanding is that my company's MOD rate is calculated ...
A: Subject: MOD RateWhat exactly does MOD rate stand for? My understanding is that my company's MOD ...
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| What time is included in hours worked when calulating the OSHA rate? | 12/26/2008 |
Q: Does hours worked include lunch & breaks when figuring the OSHA rate?
A: Subject: What time is included in hours worked when calculating the OSHA rate?Does hours worked ...
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| Pushing/pulling limits using pallet jack | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who delivers heavy pallets by the use of a pallet jack. He must push the pallets on ...
A: Subject: Pushing/pulling limits using pallet jackI have a friend who delivers heavy pallets by the ...
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| stucco in a spray can | 12/10/2008 |
Q: can stucco in a spray can (nozzle on top like a can of whip cream) cause an asthma attack because of ...
A: Subject: Stucco in a spray canCan stucco in a spray can (nozzle on top like a can of whip cream) ...
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| Inhalation of Blown Insulation | 10/26/2008 |
Q: Mike, I have a unique situation that no one seems to have ever heard of before. I live in a new ...
A: Subject: Inhalation of Blown InsulationMike, I have a unique situation that no one seems to have ...
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| Severity Rates | 10/23/2008 |
Q: What is the OSHA practice for severity and frequency rates in case of Fatality/Total Disablement. ...
A: Subject: Severity RatesWhat is the OSHA practice for severity and frequency rates in case of ...
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| bathrooms, breaks, water and agreement | 10/2/2008 |
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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| program | 9/11/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| OSHA 500/501 | 8/16/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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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| weight | 8/5/2008 |
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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| Feces and urine in construction clean-up | 7/28/2008 |
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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| incident rates | 7/25/2008 |
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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| safety incident cost awareness | 7/22/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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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| bat in attic at place of employment | 7/2/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| drinking water | 5/28/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Drinking water from bathroom or mop sink | 4/22/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Air temp in Office | 3/13/2008 |
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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| animal feces and urine at the work place | 3/7/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Portable Ladder safety device and OSHA standards | 2/20/2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Personal Protective Equipment | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I am a welder working part time. All full time welders receive new leathers and welding hoods ...
A: Subject: Personal Protective EquipmentI am a welder working part time. All full time welders ...
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| need to ask | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I m electronics & communication engineer (fresh graduate) , I detected that I too intrested in ...
A: I do not see where you background/experience in business will help in ergonomics (which is math and ...
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| DART Rate Calculation | 12/8/2007 |
Q: If a temporary employee becomes injured at our work place, do we keep the lost time recordable on ...
A: If the employee was an employee of your company - part-time, full-time or temporary then the ...
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| WOSSIT | 12/5/2007 |
Q: how can I introduce and Implement WOSSIT program in my Company i need the guidlines and documentaion
A: First - I am very sorry for the delay. We had a wind storm here in Tillamook, Oregon. I have been ...
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| need to ask | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I m electronics & communication engineer (fresh graduate) , I detected that I too intrested in ...
A: First - I am very sorry for the delay. We had a wind storm here in Tillamook, Oregon. I have been ...
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| ankle covered leather footwear | 11/28/2007 |
Q: If the employer requires its employees to wear ankle covered leather boots, does the employer have ...
A: Subject: Ankle covered leather footwear.If the employer requires its employees to wear ankle covered ...
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| lifting limits | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I have a very heavy job and have been doing for 1.5 years now. I recently had a back injury and the ...
A: Subject: Lifting LimitsI have a very heavy job and have been doing for 1.5 years now. I recently ...
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| zero risk workplace | 11/9/2007 |
Q: i'm an occupational health an safety student and my qustion is do you think that a "zero-risk" ...
A: Subject: Zero Risk WorkplaceI'm an occupational health an safety student and my question is do you ...
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| Slip & fall accident | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Mr. Mike was wondering if you might be able to give me some pointers on how to resolve an issue ...
A: Subject: Slip & fall accidentI was wondering if you might be able to give me some pointers on how to ...
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| Bathroom Sink Drinking Water--Safe at work | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I'm writing because my employer wants to save 1 dollar a day by eliminating the bottled water they ...
A: Subject: Drinking WaterI'm writing because my employer wants to save 1 dollar a day by eliminating ...
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| ayuda | 10/10/2007 |
Q: as you probably know I work for a pharmaceutical plant and the other day I guy came from Panama to ...
A: Subject: ayudadear friend, as you probably know I work for a pharmaceutical plant. The other day a ...
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| Welding Galvanized steel | 10/9/2007 |
Q: What are some of the risks and symptoms associated with welding on galvanized steel without a ...
A: Subject: Welding Galvanized steelWhat are some of the risks and symptoms associated with welding on ...
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| Recordable incident rate | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I found your answer aboput what it is. Now I need to know how to create one for employment purposes. ...
A: Subject – Recordable Injury RateI found your answer about what it is. Now I need to know how to ...
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| calculating the cost of safety | 10/2/2007 |
Q: How can I calculate what a one point change in frequency rate would mean in terms of dollars? For ...
A: Subject: Calculating the Cost of SafetyHow can I calculate what a one point change in frequency rate ...
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| lifting limitation | 9/7/2007 |
Q: What is the weight limit on how much a person in the workplace can manually lift. what does osha ...
A: Subject: Lifting LimitationWhat is the weight limit on how much a person in the workplace can ...
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| chemical craziness | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I am a high school science teacher who is having a difficult time with a co-worker who is locking ...
A: Answer: Michelle the short answer is – NO! You can find data sheets on just about every item sold ...
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| Calculating a mod rate | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I am interested in knowing the formula behind the mod rate. How can I find that? For example, if a ...
A: Subject: Calculating a mod rateI am interested in knowing the formula behind the mod rate. How can I ...
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| ayuda | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I work 25 years as a fire fighter and I am now retired, I am working for a safety company and I am ...
A: Subject: InspectionsI worked 25 years as a fire fighter and I am now retired, I am working for a ...
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| hearing conservation | 7/31/2007 |
Q: Mike, Is there a regulation that indicates how often you must check your facility for decibel ...
A: Answer: Short answer – yes and no! Welcome to the wonderful world of government regulations. You ...
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| Lights in the office | 7/30/2007 |
Q: Do we need to keep ample lights in the office work area? What is considered "enough" lights? Do we ...
A: Response: Yes, sufficient light in an office (or production area) is a matter of concern for ...
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| first aid kit inspection frequency | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I would like to find out if there is an inspection frequency that OSHA states in their standard. I ...
A: As normal for compliance you will not find a specific requirement such as “weekly” or “monthly”. ...
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| DART Clarification | 5/31/2007 |
Q: This is actually more of a clarification than a question. I was reading another person's question ...
A: Richard - Thank you very much for the clarification of the term DART. Sure would be easier if every ...
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| digital copying machine | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I was operating ou copying machine the other day and I made a couple of copies of something rather ...
A: Subject: Digital Copying MachineI was operating our copying machine the other day and I made a ...
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| installation of ordinary/regular first aid | 4/20/2007 |
Q: Can a workplace have a simple(minimum amount of items) first aid kit put in their maintenance shop ...
A: Can a workplace have a simple(minimum amount of items) first aid kit put in their maintenance shop ...
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| procedure to perform accident investigation investigatio | 4/4/2007 |
Q: Can you walk me through on the proper procedure to perform an accident investigation in a workplace? ...
A: Subject: Procedure to perform accident investigationCan you walk me through the proper procedure on ...
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| OSHA Incident rate for a small cell | 4/3/2007 |
Q: Have a small manufacturing cell with 18 people and an incident rate of 0 for the last three years - ...
A: Subject: OSHA Incident rate for a small cellHi Mike Have a small manufacturing cell with 18 people ...
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| osha | 3/29/2007 |
Q: We own our own lighting company. Husband is an electrician. We use a guy part time. My husband does ...
A: Subject: OSHAWe own our own lighting company. Husband is an electrician. We use a guy part time. My ...
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| What is.... | 3/17/2007 |
Q: could you tell me what "the program" is....a mean the hse program...is it what anables you as a ...
A: Could you tell me what "the program" is....a mean the hse program...is it what enables you as a ...
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| recordkeeping | 2/24/2007 |
Q: my question is about OSHA recordkeeping. If through our Co.'s accident ivestigation process we can ...
A: Subject: RecordkeepingMy question is about OSHA recordkeeping. If through our Co.'s accident ...
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| MOD & DART | 2/1/2007 |
Q: How can we, a small employer (50 employees more or less) avoid the high DART. My calculations we ...
A: Subject: MOD & DARTHow can we, a small employer (50 employees more or less) avoid the high DART. My ...
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| literature | 11/19/2006 |
Q: just getting started in the workers comp side of safety is there any good how to books out there? I ...
A: Answer: Not knowing the state you are located in or whether you are insured or self-insured, I can ...
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| Dangerous lifting. | 10/16/2006 |
Q: Mike, I have a case for a worker who suffered catastrophic injury at a residential construction ...
A: Subject: Dangerous lifting. Private: noMike, I have a case for a worker who suffered catastrophic ...
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| First Aid | 9/21/2006 |
Q: Does OSHA have any requirements about the distance between First Aid kits location in a factory?
A: Subject: First AidDoes OSHA have any requirements about the distance between First Aid kits location ...
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| Lifting Hazard | 8/31/2006 |
Q: My husband works for a retail store that supplies sporting goods. Along with general work duties, ...
A: Answer: To the best of my knowledge there is no regulation that applies to a situation such as this ...
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| Weight Lifting Limits | 8/17/2006 |
Q: What is the current weight allowed to be lifted by one person without machinery, just muscle?
A: Subject: Weight Lifting LimitsWhat is the current weight allowed to be lifted by one person without ...
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| pesticides used in citrus fields early 60's | 8/4/2006 |
Q: My brother worked in the citrus fields in Florida in the early 1960's part of his job was to spray ...
A: This goes far beyond the fields normal to gereral occupational safety and health. I would suggest ...
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| information on robbery statistics... | 5/18/2006 |
Q: don't know if you can help, but am looking for some information in form of percentages, other ...
A: I'm afraid I can not help with this. You need to check with the local law enforcement organization ...
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| help | 3/20/2006 |
Q: I am a colombian firefighter who worked 27 years for the fire brigade. After to get retired I ...
A: Answer: You will need to acquire the background and knowledge general to safety and health, and ...
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| help | 3/18/2006 |
Q: I am a 42 years old retired firefighter who begun to work in a pharmaceutical industry 2 weeks ago ...
A: Answer: I am confused and believe that I have answered this relating to safety and health. However ...
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| Copier Machine Hazard | 2/28/2006 |
Q: Good Morning Mr. Brown, Am I at risk if I sit approximately 2 yards away from a copy machine? The ...
A: Good Morning Mr. Brown Am I at risk if I sit approximately 2 yards away from a copy machine? The ...
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| Behavior based Safety | 9/22/2005 |
Q: How do you feel about behavior based safety and what safety philosophy do you feel works best? I am ...
A: Subject: Behavior based SafetyHow do you feel about behavior-based safety and what safety philosophy ...
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| Labor Law Postings | 2/22/2005 |
Q: Could you please help me out?My Employer doesn't have any of the required Labor Law Posters ...
A: Could you please help me out? My Employer doesn't have any of the required Labor Law Posters ...
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| OSHA inspection procedures/appeals | 6/27/2002 |
Q: If an officer arrives at a worksite, fails to announce himself and begins gathering evidence i. e. ...
A: Fred, This does not appear to be the normal or required procedure as an inspector is required to ...
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| health hazards of copy machine | 2/7/2002 |
Q: I work 16 hours a week in the home office of an accountant. The job involves a lot of xeroxing - ...
A: Subject: health hazards of copy machineI work 16 hours a week in the home office of an accountant. ...
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| Incidence & severity rates | 11/15/2001 |
Q: From which columns in th OSHA Form 200 can get the figures for which to calculate the incidence rate ...
A: Subject: Incidence & severity ratesFrom which columns in the OSHA Form 200 can you get the figures ...
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| Injured Workers Public Records | 6/14/2001 |
Q: I was wondering if you know how I would get information on past and present injured workers. I ...
A: Subject: Injured Workers Public RecordsI was wondering if you know how I would get information on ...
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| Cross Training | 5/15/2001 |
Q: I am an outside operator at a chemical plant. We have been forced by management to cross train on 3 ...
A: I am an outside operator at a chemical plant. We have been forced by management to cross train on 3 ...
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| back support belts | 11/30/2000 |
Q: I work at Home Depot and am required to wear a back support belt 8 hours a day...in the last few ...
A: Subject: back support beltI work at Home Depot and am required to wear a back support belt 8 hours a ...
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| OSHA Hazard Communication Standard | 3/18/2000 |
Q: Mr. Brown, I would like information/clarification on what chemicals a Company must include on its ...
A: Answer: Paul, you and your friend both lose. And by the time you both have complied with the OSHA ...
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| formadehyde | 3/2/2000 |
Q: At my workplace my office is adjecent to a medical lab, they use it for testing human bones. It has ...
A: Answer: Curtis, There are several components to my answer and what I feel may be possibilities ...
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