What is the "gold" standard for conducting water tests for Legionella? ASTM D 5952-96 was referred by a laboratory, but I also noticed that there is an...
Steven Briggs
SBriggs@...
Feb 3, 2004 5:10 pm
6517
Good Afternoon, I need some crystalline silica analysis done and would like a recommendation for a good lab. Is there a lab accreditation category for...
Silverberg, Geoff D ...
gdsilverberg@...
Feb 3, 2004 5:35 pm
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Hi Friends, I am a research fellow at NIOSH doing ergonomic intervention study. I am currently looking for companies who are willing to participate in this...
Register early for the upcoming ASHRAE IAQ Conference, as seating is limited. The early registration discount ends February 20th. IAQ 2004 titled Critical ...
tbenvir@...
Feb 4, 2004 1:11 am
6520
Group: I'm interested in what respiratory protection is used/recommended during the changing of 1 ton chlorine cylinders used in biocide control of cooling...
Steve, Consider substituting sodium hypochlorite or bromine compounds for Chlorine gas. These alternatives work well in our cooling towers! Geoff Silverberg ...
Silverberg, Geoff D ...
gdsilverberg@...
Feb 4, 2004 4:34 pm
6522
Could someone tell me where the 2005 AIHCE will be held? Thank you, D.N. Easton [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
David N. Easton
dne2a@...
Feb 4, 2004 5:01 pm
6523
The following is the AIHce meeting schedule for the next two years: May 21-26, 2005 -- Anaheim, CA May 13-18, 2006 -- Chicago, IL Peter J. O'Neil, CAE ...
Peter O'Neil
poneil@...
Feb 4, 2004 5:11 pm
6524
I believe the 2005 AIHce will be held in New Orleans. Respectfully, David S. Risi, CIH, CSP, CHMM Spiramid EHS Software "Our Passion is Client Success" Office:...
Dave Risi
drisi@...
Feb 4, 2004 5:41 pm
6525
Dear Listers: We would appreciate any references, guidelines, or protocols, data, observations used to "clear" workspaces or public spaces following an...
CATHERINE COPLEY
CCOPLEY@...
Feb 4, 2004 6:01 pm
6526
I thought it was Anaheim CA - Sharon R. Sperber, CIH Occupational Health and Safety Office (302) 831-8070 Nextel (302) 218-3872 Fax (302) 831-1528 ... From:...
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Kalfeld@...
Feb 5, 2004 5:41 pm
6529
This is listed on the AIHA website at... http://www.aiha.org/constaff.html#sites...
I apologize if we have discussed this issue at adnauseam in the past, but my memory isn't what it used to be. Concerning, facial hair and respirator fit tests....
Stelly, Woodrow (Gold...
wstelly@...
Feb 6, 2004 8:22 pm
6531
We follow the same rule of thumb you do: No hair between the sealing surface & the mask & no stubble....
Julia Rosen
jcrosen@...
Feb 6, 2004 8:28 pm
6532
I'm trying to establish a post accident drug/alcohol testing policy in a unionized plant. I would appreciate any feedback from anyone as to the trials and...
James, Daniel
DJames@...
Feb 6, 2004 8:33 pm
6533
In Oregon, one of the major utilities obtained a variance from OR-OSHA that allowed employees who had facial hair to wear a neoprene divers hood under a full...
That would be a major heat stress factor for those of us located in the hotter more humid climes. Other, albeit more expensive option, is the PAPR. I still...
Anderson, Sarah
anderss8@...
Feb 6, 2004 9:09 pm
6535
At the risk of starting a flame war, here is my response. Other than discouraging injury reporting and thereby reducing your OSHA recordable rate, why would...
Frank Mirer
fmirer@...
Feb 6, 2004 9:55 pm
6536
Federal OSHA is pretty clear on facial hair and respirators: "Facepiece seal protection. 1910.134(g)(1)(i) The employer shall not permit respirators with ...
David Wallace
dwallace@...
Feb 6, 2004 10:11 pm
6537
As a Medical Review Officer in the state of Ohio I can tell you that employers get post-accident drug screens for 3 reasons: 1) if it's a driving accident...
Daniel Brustein
djbrustein@...
Feb 7, 2004 12:27 pm
6538
What is the point of siting "no stubble" for respirator fit test. He passes the fit test and tomorrow he has stubble when he wears the mask. Do you inspect...
... Hi John, I have worked in chemical plants where we could on occassion need a respirator. The company rule was simple. If you had visible beard stubble,...
My recollection on this is that employees typically wear their straps tighter during their fit test, and therefore may have a higher chance of passing the fit...
Steven Briggs
SBriggs@...
Feb 9, 2004 6:38 am
6541
On Fri, 6 Feb 2004 "Stelly, Woodrow (GoldStrike)" <wstelly@...> said ... I am serious when I ask if someone can explain to me how chin hair (stubble or...
Group: A tally of responses for respiratory protection during changing of 1 ton Cl2 cylinders: Airline respirator w/ egress bottle 45% Back up person w SCBA...
Just one fine adjustment to Dr. Brustein's comment. He wrote: "...and; if a drug screen is positive AND you can prove impairment, the employee is not eligible...
Watterson, Jason
jason.watterson@...
Feb 9, 2004 2:29 pm
6544
I think it depends on where on the chin the hair is. If the hair is on the front of the chin (as in a "soul patch") and is kept well trimmed so that it won't...
