Clearing the air

Article Abstract:

The need for a change in the 1971 standards of permissible exposure limits (PEL) established by Occupational Safety and Health Administration of United States for nearly 500 air contaminants is emphasized. There also arises a need for the OSHA to review the standards of more than 400 chemicals, which have not been modified since then.

Author: Naso, Markisan
Publisher: National Safety Council
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2003
Control, Air pollution

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Short-circuiting arc flash dangers

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Arc flash explosions occur five to 10 times each day in the United States, according to CapSchell Inc., Chicago. The need for OSHA to adopt NFPA 70E, the National Fire Protection Association's consensus standard for electrical safety, in full or part is examined.

Author: Naso, Markisan
Publisher: National Safety Council
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2003
Legal issues & crime, Electrical & Electronic Equip, Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Electric equipment, Electrical equipment and supplies, Electrical machinery

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Short-circuiting arc flash dangers

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Arc flash explosions occur five to 10 times each day in the United States, according to CapSchell Inc., Chicago. The need for OSHA to adopt NFPA 70E, the National Fire Protection Association's consensus standard for electrical safety, in full or part is examined.

Author: Naso, Markisan
Publisher: National Safety Council
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2004
General services, Product quality, Welding apparatus, Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing, Arc Welders, Components & Supplies, Safety and security measures, Workplace accidents, Prevention, Quality management, Arc welding equipment

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Subjects list: Standards, United States, United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, National Fire Protection Association
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