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Occupational Safety & Health Environmental Safety, …

WebOccupational Safety & Health. Occupational Safety & Health ensures safe and healthful working conditions for the university's employees, students, contractors, and visitors by …

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Bloodborne Pathogens Handout Environmental Safety, …

WebBloodborne Pathogens Handout. This document is intended for trade employees and housekeeping services employees that may encounter blood or other potentially infected …

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Back Injuries Fact Sheet

WebDepartment of Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk (301) 405-3960. ESSR Fax No. (301) 314-9294. ESSR Website: https://essr.umd.edu. Written 5/98. Reviewed 4/05. …

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Bloodborne Pathogens Environmental Safety, Sustainability and …

WebThe CDC estimates that 62% to 88% of the approximately 580,000 needlesticks from contaminated sharps that occur in the U.S. each year could be prevented by selecting …

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Mold Awareness, Prevention, and Guidelines for Reporting

WebThe health and safety of University of Maryland students, faculty, staff and visitors are the most important aspects of our operations and administration. The Departments of …

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Lead Fact Sheet Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk

WebLead Lead is a common element found throughout the environment in many different sources. It poses a significant health risk if too much enters the body. The risk is …

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Asbestos Management

WebDepartment of Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk (301) 405-3960. ESSR Fax No. (301) 314-9294. ESSR Website: https://essr.umd.edu. Written 5/98. Revised 3/04. …

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Respiratory Protection Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk

WebRespiratory Protection. The UMD Respiratory Protection Program exists to protect the health of employees in accordance with OSHA 1910.134. The program includes medical surveillance, training and fit-testing. Respiratory Protection Fact Sheet. If your work requires a respirator, you must register for a fit testing and training.

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Respirable Crystalline Silica Fact Sheet Environmental Safety

WebSilicosis is a progressive disease, which is caused by inhalation of respirable crystalline silica and is marked by inflammation and scarring of the lungs. Symptoms of silicosis include shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of appetite, chest pain, non-productive cough and respiratory failure. Health Effects. Reducing Exposure.

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Ergonomics Factsheet Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk

WebUniversity Resources. Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk (301) 405-3960. ESSR Fax No. (301) 314-9294. ESSR Website: https://essr.umd.edu. …

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Carcinogens and Mutagens Fact Sheet

WebThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration defines particularly hazardous substances as select carcinogens, reproductive toxins and substances which have a …

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Nitric Acid Fact Sheet

WebNitric acid also carries serious health hazards. Nitric acid can cause severe burns to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. Inhalation can permanently damage mucous …

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MOSHA Act Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk

Web10946 Golden West Drive. Suite 160. Hunt Valley, MD 21031. Phone: (410) 527-2091. Complaints about the Public Employer Self-inspection Program may be made to the …

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Respiratory Protection Fact Sheet Environmental Safety

WebThe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) provides guidance on the selection of respirators. Respirator Maintenance: Respirators should be inspected …

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Explanation of the Material Safety Data Sheet

WebFor additional information including Internet access to Safety Data Sheets, visit the Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk Home Page at: …

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Hazard Communication Environmental Safety, Sustainability and …

WebThe Hazard Communication Standard is designed to reduce the potential for occurrences of chemical-related occupational illnesses and injuries by: Ensuring that all individuals at …

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About Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk

WebAbout. The Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk (ESSR) at University of Maryland (UMD) was established to provide leadership in the identification …

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Small Business Safety and Health Handbook

Websafety and health a real part of their everyday operations will benefit in the long run . Investing in a safety and health program now will help you avoid possible losses in the …

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Methylene Chloride Fact Sheet Environmental Safety, …

WebUniversity Resources. Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk (301) 405-3960. ESSR Fax Number: (301) 314-9294. ESSR online: https://essr.umd.edu. Written 7/00. Revised 8/19. Reviewed 4/05. Introduction Methylene chloride is used as a solvent, especially where high volatility is required. It is a good solvent for oils, fats

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