| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Electric lights | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have a question about the environmental risk that is lead. In our home, we have Christmas lights ...
A: I really want to try to put your mind at ease. Even in the scenario you describe, I suppose there ...
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| fiberglass dust | 11/3/2009 |
Q: Routing and cutting fiberglass for eight hours a day, and being in contact with fiberglass dust ...
A: You want to stop this immediately! Fiberglass is GLASS and that's what you are putting directly into ...
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| paint fume hazards | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I work for a private non-profit agency that serves the mental health needs of children birth to 8 ...
A: Greetings: Yes, oil paint fumes can be toxic to people. They should only be used in a ...
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| Electric lights | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have a question about the environmental risk that is lead. In our home, we have Christmas lights ...
A: Maybe a bit paranoid. We all have lights, ornaments, etc in our homes that still contain lead. If ...
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| Condensation /Mold /Mildew | 10/25/2009 |
Q: Is this harmful to my health and can I request a new Unit/Apmnt. from management? (Last week our ...
A: d. tellis, Thank you very much for writing about a very important topic. Yes, mold, mildew and wet ...
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| Can CNA use Transfer Board ?? | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I have a nurse that comes in 6 hours each day for 5 days to care for my disable father. He wieghts ...
A: I apologize for being so late with my answer. I recently experienced two deaths in the family. If ...
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| my family has heavy metal poisoning | 10/1/2009 |
Q: So far, my daughter 13yrs. old, husband 36, son 9 and I have all had high heavy metal readings ...
A: I'm sorry it has taken me so long to write. I'm REALLY sorry about your situation! I would ...
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| Urine clean up | 9/4/2009 |
Q: My daughter attends a ballet class and the kids are 4-6 years old. Today one of the kids peed on ...
A: Yes. Go to the OSHA website and look up 29 CFR 1910.1030. It will be under bloodborne pathogens, ...
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| Urine clean up | 9/3/2009 |
Q: My daughter attends a ballet class and the kids are 4-6 years old. Today one of the kids peed on ...
A: I agree with you. The owner did not clean up the urine appropriately or per OSHA regulations. ...
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| heating oil spill | 8/23/2009 |
Q: my question is in regards to a heating oil spill at my residence. About a year ago my boiler cracked ...
A: Good to know you've seen your doc. And she is correct! The oil would have no impact on your ...
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| heating oil spill | 8/23/2009 |
Q: my question is in regards to a heating oil spill at my residence. About a year ago my boiler cracked ...
A: I'm sorry you're feeling so badly! It is unlikely that the heating oil spill is the cause. Having ...
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| Police | 8/11/2009 |
Q: Are law enforcement occupations covered under any of OSHA?
A: Of course they are! And law enforcement should have all the necessary Personal Protective Equipment ...
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| Mold and mildew | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I work in an office that has previously been covered with mold and mildew. It was cleaned and ...
A: I am going to tell you some differents options as to what you can do. I must say that running a ...
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| RE: Cubicle next to a office bathroom | 8/6/2009 |
Q: My cubicle directly next a office bathroom that has heavy traffic. The distance is about 3 to 4 ...
A: It's safe, but not ideal. If I were you, I'd have a can of Febreze sitting on my desk for when ...
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| one man weight llifting limits | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I'm 5'1" tall 117lbs. female while interviewing for a job was required to lift 35lbs. from 36" to ...
A: First, let me say I think what they asked you to do was ridiculous. You ask what the limits are. ...
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| bodyshop | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I work in a bodyshop . We have mentioned to our employer about the obvious unsafe environment . We ...
A: This is a complex problem with a complex solution. You need to hire a safety consultant to come in ...
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| monitoring health and safety policies | 7/24/2009 |
Q: how health and safety policies and practices are monitored within a health or social care workplace.
A: They are monitored in a lot of different ways. Certainly by statistics; injuries, near misses, ...
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| SiO2 from Quartz | 7/2/2009 |
Q: my question is: How long will it take for nodular lesions to develop in the lungs after I sniffed ...
A: You sound really shook up about this. How and why did you sniff this sand? If you really want a ...
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| Nurse cutting my fiberglass cast | 6/18/2009 |
Q: Dr. Ms. Brown, My fiberglass leg cast is due to be taken off soon; the nurse will use a ...
A: Ideally, yes. You are correct in your assumption that the nurse won't wear any protective gear. I ...
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| bpa | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I am trying to avoid BPA COMLPLETELY. if i drink water from an aquafina water bottle (one time use ...
A: It usually only leeches if it becomes hot which is why you've heard in the press lately to not leave ...
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| autobody paint shop in residential neighborhood | 6/15/2009 |
Q: My wifes family living in Armenia,( where myself,pregnant wife,22 month old daughter live )in an ...
A: You are right to be concerned for your family. The health effects are quite dangerous and they may ...
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| mold | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I have an outhouse and each time i go in the place around ten or so minuites after i get a swelling ...
A: I would recommend you hire an industrial hygienist to test the mold in your outhouse. There are all ...
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| mold | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have an outhouse and each time i go in the place around ten or so minuites after i get a swelling ...
A: I don't know if this is a serious question or not, but I am going to treat it as if it is. My guess ...
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| mold or house insulation poising | 6/10/2009 |
Q: What are some physical signs someone might experience if they had mold on the backside of household ...
A: It depends on the type of mold. Some molds can be extremely toxic while others only irritate ...
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| confusion | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I m interested in noise elimination issues , I start to do research also I want to access ISH OR OSH ...
A: If you are interested in specializing in noise, I recommend you get a Bachelor's Degree from a ...
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| lifting at work | 6/2/2009 |
Q: My son has been diagnosed with costochondritis/tietze syndrome. He works as a Sanitation Specialist ...
A: I'm sorry it has taken me so long to respond. I had the worst flu bug all last week! An employer ...
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| paint and bodyshop regulations | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have been working at a car dealership the last five years.I paint and do body work on used ...
A: You have rights as an employee that are being ignored at your peril. You should be provided a full ...
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| Staying hydrated at work | 5/18/2009 |
Q: Does my employer have the right to tell me I cannot have anything to drink at my workstation? I am ...
A: The short answer is "yes." The long answer is that it is probably your store's policy to not allow ...
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| fiberglass cutting | 4/23/2009 |
Q: Brown, I am a supervisor where I work and I had a concern about my employees cutting fiberglass. We ...
A: First, I'd like to compliment you on caring enough about your employees to be concerned about their ...
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| Disposal of empty aerosol cans | 3/25/2009 |
Q: What is the proper procedures for disposal of empty aerosol cans in accordance with OSHA standards?
A: It's great that you're thinking about this! It isn't OSHA oversight, but rather an EPA oversight. ...
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| cellulose insulation | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I am not sure what was in my heating ducts. But, the VOC's in our home were 2.87 ppm. I got these ...
A: Sorry I took so long to answer. If you got metal poisoning it wouldn't have been from the cellulose ...
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| bpa | 3/9/2009 |
Q: if a child puts something in their mouth that is made with bpa, what happens? do they consume the ...
A: I'm so glad you feel comfortable writing to me! BPA has a very low toxicity. Your cute child could ...
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| bpa | 3/6/2009 |
Q: if a child puts something in their mouth that is made with bpa, what happens? do they consume the ...
A: If it is a one-time event, I would not be concerned. Bisphenol A has a low toxicity in humans. It ...
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| ASBESTOS IN THE LUNGS | 2/8/2009 |
Q: A LUNG SPECIALIST HAS TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT HE PROBABLY HAS ASBESTOS IN HIS LUNGS. HE WORKED ON THE ...
A: A lung specialist can see asbestosis on a chest x-ray, although, he/she is correct in that they ...
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| lead | 2/1/2009 |
Q: i am concerned about lead in toys. it seems that many toys made in china have this problem. i have ...
A: Unfortunately, you can't judge lead content by the color. You can order some testing kits online ...
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| hazzards from lazer machine | 1/1/2009 |
Q: Will working by a lazer machine in a cnc machine shop cause health problems?
A: Happy New Year! Can you provide me with additional information like what type of laser machine, the ...
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| Hospital wall standards | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding wall hangings in hospitals. Is there a rule or allowance that things are ...
A: I'm sorry it took me so long to see that you had written. I took a mini-vacation from my e-mail! ...
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| Fall Protection | 12/4/2008 |
Q: The catwalks above our ceilings did not have any guard rails. Our civil engineering department ...
A: Not likely. I'm sure there is no middle railing for one reason. Also, it's not just the wire that ...
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| Fall Protection | 12/4/2008 |
Q: The catwalks above our ceilings did not have any guard rails. Our civil engineering department ...
A: No. Guard rails must be able to bear the weight of a 200 pound human falling against it. ...
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| Fiberglass Dust Safety Risks | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I am a industrial condo board member and a prospective new tenant cuts fiberglass and uses expoxy ...
A: Are these condos in which people live? If yes, then I would recommend you tell the proposed new ...
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| Fiberglass Dust Safety Risks | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I am a industrial condo board member and a prospective new tenant cuts fiberglass and uses expoxy ...
A: Yes, it could. The epoxy is also a concern. A respirator should be worn when using epoxy. The ...
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| Appropriate limits on pounds to be lifted by employee | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I am a doctor seeing patients with back injuries through Workmans Comp. It is my impression female ...
A: Wymer, Thanks for writing. OSHA does not impose regulations on height, age or weight of an employee ...
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| Flooding in my apt. | 9/20/2008 |
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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| Pandemic Flu Plan for Residential Substance Abuse Tx Center | 7/24/2008 |
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 |
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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| Arsenic in drinking water and vegetables | 7/4/2008 |
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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| Should he have worn gloves? | 6/17/2008 |
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 |
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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| bleach concentrations in the laboratory | 3/17/2008 |
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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| How sanitary is the mop? | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I am considering hiring housekeeping services, but I am torn about which type of service would be ...
A: I certainly appreciate your concerns! But, I think I have an easy solution for you. Simply ask ...
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| Q Fever | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I have an upcoming project working around the Q Fever virus. It requires an N95 mask, I have a P100 ...
A: Firstly, Q fever is bacterial, not viral. It is from the family Rickettsia, more specifically ...
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| copiers and pregnancy | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Do copiers have harmful radiation that could affect my pregnancy? As a teacher, I make a lot of ...
A: I'm glad you are thinking of your health and your baby's health during your pregnancy! Good going! ...
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| AllExperts - Question | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I am a teacher in VA. I teach Biology. Students use computers to view color graphics of a frog’s ...
A: Your question is not really about occupational health or biohazard waste, but I'm always willing to ...
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| flesh eating bacteria | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I just received notice that our school system has three cases of flesh eating bacteria infections. I ...
A: I understand your fear. I have copied and pasted some information that I hope you will find ...
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| requirements for treatment centers | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I have been researching for about a week now and I still have no answer. I work for a company that ...
A: Your question is too broad to answer at this point. Additionally, I would need to know what kind of ...
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| latex allergy | 11/30/2006 |
Q: ..my issue is that I can no longer practice because of the dust/powder in the air from others in the ...
A: Did you discuss with your former employer what your concerns were? If you did, I'm shocked that ...
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| latex allergy | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I was wondering what the guidelines are for dental offices in providing a "latex free" environment ...
A: We certainly want our employees and patients to be comfortable. There currently are no regulatory ...
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