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... objects, most often blunt and weighing at least one pound. Accidents resulted in cuts, lacerations, or punctures in 48% of the total, and fractures (including broken or lost teeth) in 27% . Protection should be based on the kind and degree of hazard and should: 1) be reasonably comfortable 2) fit properly 3) be durable 4) be cleanable 5) be sanitary 6) be in good condition EAR PROTECTION Exposure to loud noise can cause irreversible hearing loss or impairment. It can also create physical and psychological stress. Preformed or molded ear plugs should be individually fitted by a professional. Waxed cotton, foam, or Fiberglas wool earplugs are self-forming. Disposable earplugs should be used once and thrown away; non-disposable ones should be cleaned after each use. OSHA ... normal jobs at regular worksites. OSHA standards require employers to furnish and employees to use suitable protective equipment where there is a reasonable probability' that injury can be prevented by such equipment. The standards also set provisions for specific equipment. While use of personal protective equipment is important, it is only a supplementary form of protection, necessary when all hazards have not been controlled through other means such as engineering controls. Engineering controls are especially important in hearing and respiratory protection, which have specific standards calling for employers to take all feasible preventive steps. HEAD PROTECTION Cuts or bruises to the scalp and forehead occurred in 85% of head injury cases, concussions in 26% . Over one-third of the cases resulted from falling objects striking the head. To be effective, hats protecting the head against impact ...

... face injuries were caused by metal objects, most often blunt and weighing one pound or more. Accidents resulted in cuts,lacerations, or punctures in 48% of the total, and fractures (including broken or lost teeth) in 27% . Protection should be based on kind and degree of hazard present and should: be reasonably comfortable, fit properly, be durable, be cleanable, be sanitary, and be in good condition. EAR PROTECTION Exposure to high noise levels can cause irreversible hearing loss or impairment. It can also create physical and psychological stress. Preformed or molded ear plugs should be individually fitted by a professional. Waxed cotton, foam or fiberglass wool earplugs are self-forming. Disposable earplugs should be used once and thrown away; non-disposable ones should be cleaned after each use for ... jobs at regular worksites. OSHA standards require employers to furnish and require employees to use suitable protective equipment where there is a reasonable probability' that injury can be prevented by such equipment. The standards also set provisions for specific equipment. While use of personal protective equipment is important, it is only a supplementary form of protection, necessary where all hazards have not been controlled through other means such as engineering controls. Engineering controls are especially important in hearing and respiratory protection which have specific standards calling for employers to take all feasible steps to control the hazards. HEAD PROTECTION Cuts or bruises to the scalp and forehead occurred in 85% of the cases, concussions in 26% . Over a third of the cases resulted from falling objects striking the head. Protective hats for head protection against impact blows ...

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... surfaces where microbial growth has occurred with detergents, chlorine-generating slimicides, or other biocides and ensuring that these cleaners have been removed before air-handling units are turned on. c) Maintain indoor air relative humidity below 60% (50% where cold surfaces are in contact with room air) . d) Adjust intake of outdoor air to avoid contamination from nearby soil, vegetable debris, cooling towers, or sanitary 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 ... MAJOR INDOOR AIR CONTAMINANTS Acetic acid Sources: X-ray development equipment, silicone caulking compounds. Acute health effects: eye, respiratory and mucous membrane irritation. Carbon dioxide Sources: unvented gas and kerosene appliances, improperly vented devices, processes or operations which produce combustion products, human respiration. Acute health effects: difficulty concentrating, drowsiness, increased respiration rate. Carbon monoxide Sources: tobacco smoke, fossil fuel engine exhausts, improperly vented fossil fuel appliances. Acute health effects: dizziness, headache, nausea, cyanosis, cardiovascular effects, and death. Formaldehyde Sources: off-gassing from urea formaldehyde foam insulation, plywood, particle board, and paneling; carpeting and fabric; glues and adhesives; and combustion products including tobacco smoke. Acute health effects: hypersensitive or allergic reactions; skin rashes; eye, respiratory ...

... , most often blunt and weighing one pound or more. Accidents resulted in cuts, lacerations, or punctures in 48% of the total, and fractures (including broken or lost teeth) in 27% . Protection should be based on the kind and degree of hazard present and should: 1) be reasonably comfortable 2) fit properly 3) be durable 4) be cleanable 5) be sanitary 6) be in good condition More information on eye protection can be found later in this article. EAR PROTECTION Exposure to loud noise can cause irreversible hearing loss or impairment. It can also create physical and psychological stress, to say nothing of making you nuts. Preformed or molded ear plugs should be individually fitted by a professional. Waxed cotton, foam, or Fiberglas wool earplugs are self-forming ... , exposure will occur. OSHA standards require employers to furnish and require employees to use suitable protective equipment where there is a reasonable probability' that injury can be prevented by such equipment. The standards also set provisions for specific equipment. While use of personal protective equipment is important, it is only a supplementary form of protection, necessary when not all hazards have been controlled through other means such as engineering controls. Engineering controls are especially important in hearing and respiratory protection, and specific standards call for employers to take all feasible steps to control the hazards. EYE PROTECTION IN THE WORKPLACE Every day, an estimated 1,000 eye injuries occur in American workplaces. The financial cost of these injuries is enormous-more than $300 million per year in lost production time, medical expenses, and Workers' ...