... to 1910.134 and a discussion of various aids such as the NIOSH Decision Logic to assist the EHS professional in making an informed selection Selected non-respiratory factors, such as temperature, work load, elevation, communication requirements, visibility, and decontamination that must be considered...

.... The dramatic rise in sinus infections, skin rashes, upper airway irritations, and persistent coughing has already been dubbed the Katrina Cough by the media. There are also long-term hazards to occupants if cleanup does not include proper decontamination of surfaces prior to rebuilding. Occupants...

... and health of patients and their own workers. While medical EMS doctrine is to decontaminate at the scene of the incident, of special concern are the situations where contaminated patients arrive at the hospital for triage or definitive treatment following a major incident. In many localities, hospitals have...