HEALTH HAZARDS
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OSH Act of 1970
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The purpose of the OSH Act is to
“assure so far as possible every working,
man and woman in the nation safe and
healthful working conditions and to
preserve our human resources.”
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Routes of Entry
• Inhalation
• airborne contaminants
• Absorption
• penetration through the skin
• Ingestion
• eating
• drinking
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OSHA Hierarchy of Control
Engineering controls
Work practice controls
Administrative controls
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Types of Exposure
• Acute
• Short term period between exposure and onset of symptoms
• Chronic
• Long time period between exposure to an agent and the onset of symptoms
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