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Answers to frequently asked questions about human health hazards & environmental exposure to hazardous substances such as ammonia, cadmium, asphalt, chlorine, copper, dental amalgam, endocrine disruptors, environmental estrogens, fluoride, mercury, MTBE, PCBs, fragrances, vinyl products, etc. Painting health and safety. Occupational health guidelines for chemical hazards.
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Professional Guides: Claims & Injury Managers, Human Resources Manager, Occupational Medicine, Safety Director
Acute Chemical Exposure Medical Management Guidelines [164] 
Health effects of several toxic chemicals
Health effects of several toxic chemicals
Alternative Fluorocarbons Environmental Acceptability Study [18567]
Results of studies of HCFCs and HFCs and their effect on ozone depletion
Results of studies of HCFCs and HFCs and their effect on ozone depletion
Asphalt Fumes [6234]
Efforts to reduce workers' exposures to hot-mix asphalt fumes in highway paving operations
Efforts to reduce workers' exposures to hot-mix asphalt fumes in highway paving operations
Asphalt Institute [12192]
Provides FAQs and information on environmental and health effects of asphalt
Provides FAQs and information on environmental and health effects of asphalt
ATSDR Papers on Hazardous Waste and Toxic Substances [124]
Papers on dioxin, PCBs, hazardous waste sites, terrorism and chemicals
Papers on dioxin, PCBs, hazardous waste sites, terrorism and chemicals
ATSDR Public Health Statements [3]
Effects to human health from exposure to a toxic substance as listed by ATSDR
Effects to human health from exposure to a toxic substance as listed by ATSDR
ATSDR ToxFAQs - Hazardous Substances Fact Sheets [2]
Answers to frequently asked questions about exposure to hazardous substances
Answers to frequently asked questions about exposure to hazardous substances
Bisphenol A [655]
Detailed information about the migration, toxicology & environmental fate of bisphenol A
Detailed information about the migration, toxicology & environmental fate of bisphenol A
Cadmium - Health Effects from Industrial and Environmental Exposure [12115]
Covers the health risks from exposure to cadmium
Covers the health risks from exposure to cadmium
Carbon Monoxide - The Silent, Cold Weather Killer [13331]
The basics of carbon monoxide hazards explained to consumers
The basics of carbon monoxide hazards explained to consumers
Carbon Monoxide Risks at Home [13999]
Fact sheet to help people protect themselves and their families against CO poisoning
Fact sheet to help people protect themselves and their families against CO poisoning
Carbonless Copy Paper [14874]
Issues relating to health concerns from exposure to carbonless copy paper
Issues relating to health concerns from exposure to carbonless copy paper
Copper & the Environment [4323]
How copper interacts with the environment in a variety of common applications, recycling, etc.
How copper interacts with the environment in a variety of common applications, recycling, etc.
Dental Amalgam [697]
1993 US DHHS scientific review & recommended strategy for research, education & regulation
1993 US DHHS scientific review & recommended strategy for research, education & regulation
Dental Amalgam and Alternative Restorative Materials [685]
October, 1997 update to the 1993 report on the science related to dental amalgam
October, 1997 update to the 1993 report on the science related to dental amalgam
Employee Health Risk from Open Tire Burning [27234]
Guidance to prevent and or protect employees from unsafe conditions
Guidance to prevent and or protect employees from unsafe conditions
Endocrine Disruptors [2774]
Information on chemicals that interfere with endocrine system functioning (endocrine disruptors)
Information on chemicals that interfere with endocrine system functioning (endocrine disruptors)
Environmental Health and Toxicology [9355]
Articles on chemicals and environmental health according to scientific evidence
Articles on chemicals and environmental health according to scientific evidence
Environmental Health Center [391]
National Safety Council division responsible for environmental health
National Safety Council division responsible for environmental health
Exposure Assessment Models [15434]
Software models, modeling tools, data sets, and documents distributed by the EPA Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling
Software models, modeling tools, data sets, and documents distributed by the EPA Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling
Fact Sheets on Hazardous Substances [17035]
Chrome plating fact sheet - other chemical hazard fact sheets
Chrome plating fact sheet - other chemical hazard fact sheets
Fluoride: Benefits and Risk [709]
1991 report from the US DHHS regarding the risk and benefits of fluoride
1991 report from the US DHHS regarding the risk and benefits of fluoride
Fragrance Sensitization [3305] Education on the chemicals used and the health effects of fragranced products
Glutaraldehyde Adverse Health Effects [23023]
How to Control Glutaraldehyde Occupational Hazards in Hospitals
How to Control Glutaraldehyde Occupational Hazards in Hospitals
Hazardous Site Health Evaluation Program Educational Materials [6648]
Booklets on general environmental exposures and health, including information on risk and prevention
Booklets on general environmental exposures and health, including information on risk and prevention
Health Effects from Harmful Chemicals [7946]
Lists of chemicals are available for 12 different types of adverse health effects
Lists of chemicals are available for 12 different types of adverse health effects
Health Effects of Occupational Exposure to Asphalt [14873]
Exposure to asphalt fumes is associated with eye, nose, and throat irritation
Exposure to asphalt fumes is associated with eye, nose, and throat irritation
Industrial Chemicals Associated with Acute Liver Injury as Primary Toxic Effect [14123]
Chemicals in the workplace known to cause illness or death due to toxic hepatitis
Chemicals in the workplace known to cause illness or death due to toxic hepatitis
Industrial Chemicals Associated with Liver Injury as a Secondary Toxic Effect [14122]
Chemicals in the workplace known to cause elevated liver enzyme levels
Chemicals in the workplace known to cause elevated liver enzyme levels
Mercury in Buildings [21548]
Discussion of the risks of mercury in buildings and prevention measures
Discussion of the risks of mercury in buildings and prevention measures
NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation Program [249]
Health hazard evaluation (HHE) created by NIOSH for workplace safety and health
Health hazard evaluation (HHE) created by NIOSH for workplace safety and health
Occupational Exposure to Metalworking Fluids [6229]
NIOSH criteria for a recommended standard on metalworking fluids
NIOSH criteria for a recommended standard on metalworking fluids
Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards [6226]
Lists all of the NIOSH Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards
Lists all of the NIOSH Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards
Painting Health and Safety [9087]
Consumer safety advice from the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA)
Consumer safety advice from the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA)
Painting Industry Issues [9088]
National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) white papers and issue backgrounders
National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) white papers and issue backgrounders
Pesticide Poisoning Diagnostic Tool [16088]
Acute toxins, carcinogens, cholinesterase inhibitors, endocrine disruptors, etc.
Acute toxins, carcinogens, cholinesterase inhibitors, endocrine disruptors, etc.
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Fluorescent Light Ballasts [6629]
Recommendations for safe work practices
Recommendations for safe work practices
Polymer Matrix Materials: Advanced Composites [9520]
Technical guidelines for OSHA field staff on polymer matrix materials
Technical guidelines for OSHA field staff on polymer matrix materials
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There are a number of chemicals that may explode with movement, friction or heat
[27088] There are a number of chemicals that may explode with movement, friction or heat
Sweet Poison: What Your Nose Can't Tell You About the Dangers of Perfume [248] Health risks of chemicals used for fragrances
Toxic Chemicals & Health [16039]
Information about the health threats and effects of toxic chemicals
Information about the health threats and effects of toxic chemicals
Toxicological and Performance Aspects of Oxygenated Motor Vehicle Fuels (1996) [5699]
Public health, air quality, water quality, fule economy & engine performance of MTBE fuels
Public health, air quality, water quality, fule economy & engine performance of MTBE fuels
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