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Indoor Air Quality - And How To Improve It
INDOOR AIR QUALITY - AND HOW TO IMPROVE IT (This article conta...itivity should be thoroughly evaluated and the problem identified and corrected before returning them to the workplace. If, after the remedial action, the illness persists in the workplace, the affected personnel should...

... conditioned. ASBESTOS AND RADON Although acute health effects are not associated with asbestos and radon, we mention them due to recent concerns about their health effects. Asbestos may be found in: insulation and other building materials such as floor tiles, dry wall compounds, reinforced plaster. During renovation or maintenance operations, asbestos may be dislodged and become airborne. Evaluation of employee exposure to asbestos will normally be covered under the OSHA Asbestos standard. Radon may occur in the ground beneath buildings, building materials, and groundwater. Chronic exposure may ... stacks unless air is adequately conditioned. ASBESTOS AND RADON Although acute health effects are not associated with asbestos and radon, we mention them due to recent concerns about their health effects. Asbestos may be found in: insulation and other building materials such as floor tiles, dry wall compounds, reinforced plaster. During renovation or maintenance operations, asbestos may be dislodged and become airborne. Evaluation of employee exposure to asbestos will normally be covered under the OSHA Asbestos standard. Radon may occur in the ground beneath buildings, building materials, and ... . Chronic exposure may lead to increased risk of lung cancer from alpha radiation. ADMINISTRATIVE IAQ CONTROLS Administrative control practices including programs that change the behavioral patterns of occupants. Minimize Exposure. Exposure should be minimized by limiting occupancy of contaminated airspace, limiting use of offending sources to specific areas or times, or evacuating contaminated areas until they can be ventilated adequately. 1) Isolate, if feasible, areas of renovation, painting, carpet laying, pesticide application, etc., from occupied areas that are not under construction. 2) ...

... submerged in a flood, move it to high ground and let it dry out. Do not attempt to start or operate it until it is thoroughly dried. 11. Wooden furniture should be cleaned as quickly as possible. Avoid rubbing in abrasives such as ash, plaster, or wallboard particles that have fallen on furniture surfaces. 12. Your dry cleaning establishment can help you evaluate the cleaning or restoration costs for clothing, furs, and draperies. 13. Metal objects, including guns, drapery rods, and the electric motors ... home or business furnishings and effects look like total losses, ' do not get rid of them until after they have been examined by an adjuster. 10. If your car has been damaged or submerged in a flood, move it to high ground and let it dry out. Do not attempt to start or operate it until it is thoroughly dried. 11. Wooden furniture should be cleaned as quickly as possible. Avoid rubbing in abrasives such as ash, plaster, or wallboard particles that have fallen on furniture surfaces. 12 ... . Let him or her know about your losses. If you are relocated temporarily, let your agent know your temporary address. 2. Make only those repairs necessary to prevent further damage to your home or business. This must include covering breaks in a roof, wall, or windows with plywood, canvas, or other waterproof material. Do not have permanent repairs made without first consulting your agent. Unauthorized repairs may not be reimbursed. 3. Wait for an insurance adjuster to arrive to appraise your damage. Following a catastrophe ...

...licyholders about what to do before and after a catastrophe. Keep a generous s...er who prioritized the remaining tasks and made sure they were completed before less important business was handled. We didn't want to set ourselves...

... an inside hallway when possible. Choose a location which will allow you air to breathe in the event the building collapses around you. Stay clear of windows, bookcases, china cabinets, heavy mirrors, hanging plants, and other heavy objects. Watch out for falling plaster. If you are outside, move to an open area away from power lines, power poles, trees, walls, and chimneys. If you are on a sidewalk near buildings, duck into a doorway to protect yourself from falling bricks, glass, plaster ... paper Portable toilet chemicals-add to sewage to deodorize, disinfect, and keep away insects Newspaper-to wrap garbage and waste Household bleach SAFETY AND COMFORT Sturdy shoes-for every family member Heavy gloves for every person clearing debris Candles Matches-dipped in wax and kept in a waterproof container Clothes-complete change kept dry Knife or razor blades Garden hose-for siphoning and fire fighting Tent Hat or cap-protection from sun, rain, or cold Disposable face masks-protection from dust and smoke COOKING Barbecue-hibachi camp stove, chafing dish, fireplace, etc. Fuel for cooking equipment-charcoal, lighter fluid, fuel ... camp stove, presto logs, sterno Plastic knives, forks, spoons Paper plates and cups Paper towels Heavy-duty aluminum foil Plastic food wrap TOOL AND SUPPLIES Ax, shovel, broom Crescent wrench-for turning off gas main Screwdriver Pliers Hammer Coil of 1/2 ' rope Plastic tape Pen and paper Plastic sheeting Deck of cards, toys for children Coil of baling wire Pail for carrying water or supplies CAR MINI-SURVIVAL KIT Non-perishable food-store in clean coffee cans Bottled water First aid kit and book Flares Fire extinguisher-A-B-C type Blanket or sleeping bag Sealable plastic bags ...

Safety And Survival In An Earthquake, Part 1
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL IN AN EARTHQUAKE, PART 1 THI...h. Mixtures of meat, vegetables, and cereal products, in sealed cans or jars. Canned condensed meat and vegetable soups Dehydrated so...