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Good practice manual for insulation installers.

Authors
NIOSH
Source
Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHEW (NIOSH) Publication No. 77-188, 1977 Aug; :1-36
Link
https://ntrl.ntis.gov/NTRL/dashboard/searchResults/titleDetail/PB83178822.xhtml
NIOSHTIC No.
00073547
Abstract
This manual was prepared for insulation installers to help them become more aware of some of the potential hazards of their day-to- day work in order to protect them from the hazards. Included are a general list of dusts from the commonly used insulation materials, the hazard from asbestos, the precautions to be taken in working with asbestos, recommended work routine, control measures (including engineering controls, administrative controls, substitution of materials, control of work practices and protective equipment) heat stress, noise, silica, other irritants, flammables, protection by the employer, first aid and medical care, and general good work practices.
Keywords
Insulation-industry; Insulation-workers; Asbestos-workers; Silicates; Safety-practices; Protective-measures; Noise-pollution; Asbestos-dusts; Information
CAS No.
1332-21-4
Publication Date
19770801
Document Type
Numbered Publication
Fiscal Year
1977
NTIS Accession No.
PB83-178822
NTIS Price
A04
Identifying No.
DHEW (NIOSH) Publication No. 77-188
NIOSH Division
DTS
Source Name
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
State
OH
Page last reviewed: May 11, 2023
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Education and Information Division