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Most analysis of asbestos air samples follows NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) method 7400, which is a fiber counting method and follows the OSHA regulations for personnel exposure monitoring. NIOSH is currently revising the method in hopes of improving accuracy and precision in fiber counting. No changes have yet been confirmed. The...
Repeat Violations Redefined by Cal/OSHA
A violation of the Cal/OSHA safety orders was classified as a “repeat” when the employer had been previously cited for the same violation, had corrected the unsafe condition and upon a subsequent inspection the same violation was found. The rules that define a “repeat” can be found in Section 334(d). Although it sounds straight-forward, it...
“EHS Practice: Evolving for the Future” will be the theme for this year’s California Industrial Hygiene Council Annual Conference, scheduled for December 7 through December 9 at the Hotel Solamar in San Diego’s Gaslamp district. Of particular note this year, Dr. John Howard, Director of NIOSH will be the luncheon keynote speaker, along with Juliann...