Guidance For Controlling Potential Risks To Workers Exposed to Class B Biosolids

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2002-149, July 2002
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Biosolids are the organic residues resulting from the treatment of commercial, industrial, and municipal wastewater (sewage). Class B biosolids have undergone treatment that has reduced but not eliminated pathogens. This guidance is for controlling health risks to workers from Class B biosolids during handling and land application.

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Guidance For Controlling Potential Risks To Workers Exposed to Class B Biosolids

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Cómo controlar riesgos para la salud por biosólidos de clase B en su manejo y aplicación en suelos.

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NIOSH [2002]. Guidance for controlling potential risks to workers exposed to Class B biosolids. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2002-149.

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