Question 1
OSHA updated 29 CFR 1910.1200, the Hazardous Communication standard in 2013. The update included new required elements for labels on hazardous materials. Discuss how the new labels compare to NFPA, HMIS, and DOT labels. Of the four labeling systems, which do you believe provides the most information about chemical safety to employees and why?
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20 points
Question 2
Summarize the standards and guidelines published by OSHA, the ACGIH, and NIOSH that can be used to evaluate airborne exposures to hazardous materials. What are some weaknesses to the permissible exposures limits (PELs) currently enforced by OSHA?
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20 points
Question 3
Compare and contrast the primary exposure routes for hazardous materials. How does the route of exposure influence the type of control method that you would recommend?
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20 points
Question 4
Compare and contrast three methods of noise control. Which control method would you recommend for controlling exposure to a fan motor producing an eight-hour TWA noise exposure to an operator at 92 dBA?
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20 points
Question 5
Discuss the differences between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Provide one example of an occupational exposure to ionizing radiation and one to non-ionizing radiation. How do the differences influence the control methods used for these two types of radiation?
Your essay should be at least 100 words in length.