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Indoor air quality : OHS information for owners, employers and workers [2022]

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This bulletin explains why indoor air quality is important and talks about some of the factors that affect indoor air quality. It also introduces some occupational health and safety requirements... More ≫

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This bulletin explains why indoor air quality is important and talks about some of the factors that affect indoor air quality. It also introduces some occupational health and safety requirements that may apply to indoor air quality concerns.

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Indoor air quality : OHS information for workers and employers [2017]

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Indoor air quality, or IAQ, is an important component of a healthy and comfortable workplace. IAQ considers the indoor environment, including the makeup of the air and comfort factors such as... More ≫

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Indoor air quality, or IAQ, is an important component of a healthy and comfortable workplace. IAQ considers the indoor environment, including the makeup of the air and comfort factors such as temperature and relative humidity. IAQ issues tend to be complex and should be properly assessed to identify problems and their solutions. This brochure discusses some effects a poorly-maintained IAQ can have on the body, and provides a general guide to maintaining all the components that lead to good indoor air quality.

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Indoor air quality

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Indoor air quality, or IAQ, is an important component of a healthy and comfortable workplace. IAQ considers the indoor environment, including the makeup of the air and comfort factors such as... More ≫

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Indoor air quality, or IAQ, is an important component of a healthy and comfortable workplace. IAQ considers the indoor environment, including the makeup of the air and comfort factors such as temperature and relative humidity. IAQ issues tend to be complex and should be properly assessed to identify problems and their solutions. This brochure discusses some effects a poorly-maintained IAQ can have on the body, and provides a general guide to maintaining all the components that lead to good indoor air quality.

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The effects of unusual work schedules and concurrent exposures on Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs)

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This Safety Bulletin deals with the adjustment of airborne exposure limits but employers must be aware that unusual work schedules may have an impact on many other aspects of health and safety on... More ≫

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This Safety Bulletin deals with the adjustment of airborne exposure limits but employers must be aware that unusual work schedules may have an impact on many other aspects of health and safety on the job. A change in the length of the workday will also affect allowable exposure levels for physical hazards such as noise. This Safety Bulletin explores the impact of several key factors and how these factors should be considered in the evaluation of workplace exposure.

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Spray application of paint and coatings

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This guide outlines some of the hazards associated with spray painting and provides information on how to protect yourself.

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Indoor air quality tool kit

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The goal of this Tool Kit is to help you understand typical indoor air quality (IAQ) issues, and to suggest reasonable solutions to common problems. While many workplaces can use the Tool Kit, it... More ≫

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The goal of this Tool Kit is to help you understand typical indoor air quality (IAQ) issues, and to suggest reasonable solutions to common problems. While many workplaces can use the Tool Kit, it is written with non-industrial settings in mind – for those working in a building with offices, meeting rooms, some kitchen or lunch room facilities, with basic cleaning activities and a limited number or type of chemicals. The guidance may also apply to home businesses or very light industrial workplaces. Building owners, or those who lease office spaces, employers and workers will benefit from the information in this guide. This guide will help you identify the problem and provide advice about common approaches to recognizing and controlling IAQ problems.

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Welder’s guide to the hazards of welding gases and fumes

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Welding gases and fumes can be hazardous to your health. This Safety Bulletin provides basic information to help you reduce the health risks associated with welding gases and fumes. The health... More ≫

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Welding gases and fumes can be hazardous to your health. This Safety Bulletin provides basic information to help you reduce the health risks associated with welding gases and fumes. The health effects of inhaling fumes depend on the type of fume inhaled.

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Control of asbestos during brake maintenance and repair

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This Safety Bulletin contains guidelines for minimizing asbestos exposure associated with brake maintenance and repair. These procedures are also effective when servicing clutches or when working... More ≫

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This Safety Bulletin contains guidelines for minimizing asbestos exposure associated with brake maintenance and repair. These procedures are also effective when servicing clutches or when working with asbestos-free brake linings.

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Hidden danger : hazardous materials in your building

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This bulletin summarizes information about hazardous materials that the contractor or employer should look for before starting any renovation or demolition project.

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