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PO101 |
Developing, Implementing and Sustaining a Nascent Comprehensive Biosafety Program (1244KB) |
C. Torres, Intel Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO; J. Hartle, Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA. |
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Microbes, Emerging Resistance, & Superbugs: Healthcare Worker Safety, the New Frontier (2770KB) |
A. Hogan, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Washington, DC; N. Hauter, U.S. DOL/OSHA, Chicago, IL. |
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Location Dependent Variability of Effective Ventilation Rates Within Hospital Isolation Rooms (164KB) |
C. Keil, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH; D. Clutts, Toledo Hospital, Toledo, OH. |
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Survival of Bacteria under Different Storage Conditions and Nutrients on Respirator Filter |
C. Lai, C. Chiang, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, Province of China; W. Lin, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, Province of China; T. Yu, Y. Ho, C. Chang, Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Council of Labor Affairs, Taipei, Taiwan, Province of China. |
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An Investigation of an Outbreak of Rare Fungal Infections at a Dialysis Clinic |
S. Cali, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL; S. Fridkin, T. Clark, G. Huhn, M. Arduino, M. Brandt, R. Hajjeh, D. Warnock, CDC, Atlanta, GA; C. Conover, Illinois Department of Public Health, Chicago, IL. |
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PO102 |
Effects and Limitations of Sample Selection in Retrospective Occupational Exposure Reconstruction |
F. Hernandez, T. Hall, M. Phillips, R. Clinkenbeard, OUHSC, Oklahoma City, OK. |
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Evaluation of Industrial Hygiene Sampling Data Collected from Random and Non-Random Sampling Distributions |
H. Basara, T. Hall, P. Jones, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK; N. Esmen, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL; G. Marsh, J. Buchanich, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; G. Marsh, J. Buchanich, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. |
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P. Jones, T. Hall, M. Phillips, R. Lynch, H. Basara, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK; N. Esmen, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL; R. Leonard, DuPont, Newark, DE. |
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Validation of Exposure Modeling Using Industrial Hygiene Sampling Data |
T. Hall, H. Basara, P. Jones, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK; N. Esmen, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL; G. Marsh, J. Buchanich, A. Youk, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. |
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A Comparison of Metrics for Assessment of Exposure to ELF Magnetic Fields in a Population-Based Brain Tumor Study |
J. Coble, M. Dosemeci, P. Inskip, NCI, Rockville, MD. |
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PO103 |
Environmental Management System Planning for Laboratory and Research Operations |
D. Ausdemore, CDC, Atlanta, GA. |
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Approaches to Reducing Toluene Diisocyanate Exposure in a Petrochemical Laboratory (66KB) |
Y. Cho, Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, Yeosu City, Republic of Korea. |
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Evaluation and Response to Beryllium Contamination from FIDLER Probes at a DOE Facility (1881KB) |
D. Larson, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA. |
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Skin Wipe Sampling for Metals (377KB) |
V. Feuerstein, Reclamation, Billings, MT; K. Smit, Northern Analytical Laboratories, Inc, Billings, MT. |
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PO104 |
Health & Safety Compliance Auditing: Regularly Overlooked Issues (101KB) |
C. Jenkins, MACTEC, Inc., Peoria, IL. |
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Audit Process Improvement — Moving Toward Objective and Measurable Results |
L. Wash, 3M, St. Paul, MN. |
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PDA use in EHS Auditing (10524KB) |
M. Rollins, Thermo Electron, Waltham, MA. |
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The Power Resource Suite: Information Technology to Improve SHE Performance (2143KB) |
W. Comerford, Foster Wheeler, Clinton, NJ. |
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Effective Management of EHS Data Using a Custom-Designed Web-Based Environmental Management System (6469KB) |
L. Barnes, Ball Corporation, Broomfield, CO; M. Viana, Ecology and Environment, Inc., Buffalo, NY. |
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Development of a Geospatial Time Dependent Information System for Industrial Hygiene |
S. Lacey, R. Espinosa, N. Esmen, K. Kennedy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL. |
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PO105 |
J. Camp, L. Winnemuller, S. Russell, P. Johnson, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. |
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M. Payton, U.S. Air Force, Edwards AFB, CA; L. Payton, Auburn University, Auburn University, AL. |
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PO106 |
Imaginative Alternatives to Compliance with Existing OSHA Safety and Health Requirements (39KB) |
H. Cole, M. Garrahan, R. Biersner, U.S. DOL/OSHA, Washington, DC. |
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Implementation of ATEX137 Directive in Portugal, Spain and UK (177KB) |
A. Miguel, University of Minho, Guimaraes, Portugal; N. Sousa, Sun Chemical Portugal, Porto, Portugal. |
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L. Ricciardi, D. Guerra, J. Laborde, IRSN, Gif sur Yvette, France. |
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Precautions Needed to Prevent Aluminum Dust Explosions |
I. Wainless, U. S. DOL/OSHA, Washington, DC. |
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Deaths of Three Hardwood Floor Sanders Leads to Fire Safety Prevention (883KB) |
E. Pechter, P. Hunt, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Boston, MA. |
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Office Hazards Increase as Employee Density Increases (1226KB) |
S. Mallinger, Congressional Office of Compliance, Washington, DC. |
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PO107 |
A New Respirator Fit Test Panel Based on Principal Component Analysis |
Z. Zhuang, R. Shaffer, NIOSH, Pittsburgh, PA; B. Bradtmiller, Anthrotech, Yellow Springs, OH. |
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Association of Body Mass Index with Facial Dimensions for Defining Respirator Fit Panels |
Z. Zhuang, R. Roberge, L. Stein, NIOSH, Pittsburgh, PA. |
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Evaluation of Three New Fit Test Protocols for Use with the TSI PortaCount (349KB) |
R. McKay, J. Bradley, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. |
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Gas Masks, What is the Level of Protection in Actual Use? (888KB) |
L. Steenweg, S. van der Gijp, B. Nijboer, TNO Defence, Security & Safety, Rijswijk, The Netherlands. |
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Real-Time Measurement of Aerosol Penetration through Respirators under Cyclic-Flow Conditions |
A. Viner, S. Kalatoor, L. Janssen, 3M Occupational Health & Environmental Safety Division, St. Paul, MN. |
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Performance of Electret Filters Exposed to Paraffin Oil (513KB) |
J. Huberty, L. Janssen, J. Bidwell, 3M Company, St. Paul, MN . |
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C. Manning, G. Nelson, Assay Technology, Pleasanton, CA. |
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PO108 |
Parameters Influencing Hexavalent Chromium Mist Sampling During Electroplating Operations |
F. Golbabaei, A. Tirgar, S. Shahtaheri, K. Nourijelyani, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of); M. Ganjali, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (Islamic Republic of); F. Akbar-Khanzadeh, Medical University of Ohio, Toledo, OH. |
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A. Siert, S. Woods, Xcel Energy, Denver, CO; K. Blehm, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO; D. Dechant, Marshall University, Huntington, WV. |
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D. Friedman, SAIF Corporation, Salem, OR. |
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F. Boelter, M. Weeks, C. Simmons, Boelter & Yates, Inc., Park Ridge, IL. |
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Welding Fume Exposure of Welders Working in Isolation (967KB) |
L. Berman, E. Indacochea, L. Conroy, P. Scheff, S. Erdal, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL. |
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D. Brown, C. Harvey, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY. |
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D. Brown, C. Harvey, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY. |
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Meeting Workplace Health and Safety Information Needs (393KB) |
B. Pathak, CCOHS, Hamilton, ON, Canada; R. Cockerline, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, Hamilton, ON, Canada. |
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Exposures to Coal Fly Ash During Maintenance of Air Cleaning Devices in Power Plants (1753KB) |
H. Beaulieu, Industrial Hygiene Resources, Boise, ID; A. Siert, S. Woods, Xcel Energy, Denver, CO. |
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Efficiency of Respirator Filter Media Against Nano-Aerosols |
S. Kim, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. |
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Respirator Particulate Filter Efficiency Against Nano-Aerosols |
A. Richardson, Battelle, Columbus, OH. |
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K. Ahn, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA. |
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202 |
A State and Cooperative Programs Update |
P. White, U.S. DOL/OSHA, Washington, DC. |
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203 |
ACGIH® Board Chair Opening Comments & Overview of the ACGIH® Organization |
R. Soule, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA. |
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Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances (TLV®CS) Committee |
D. Casserly, University of Houston - Clear Lake, Houston, TX. |
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Threshold Limit Values for Physical Agents (TLV®-PA) Committee |
T. Bernard, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. |
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BEI® for Biological Exposure Indices Committee |
L. Lowry, University of Texas, Tyler, TX. |
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ACGIH® TLV®/BEI® Development Process |
J. Price, ACGIH, Cincinnati, OH. |
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Physicochemical Characterization of Metal-containing Particles and Assessment of Dermal Exposure |
G. Day, NIOSH, Morgantown, WV. |
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M. Boeniger, NIOSH, Cincinnati, OH. |
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Contact Allergy to Metals: Update and Overview |
J. Taylor, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH. |
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The Role of the Skin in the Development of Systemic Immune System Sensitization |
T. Klingner, Colorimetric Laboratories, Inc., Des Plaines, IL. |
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Mold and Human Allergies |
S. Wintermeyer, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN. |
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P. Dalton, Monell Chemical Senses Center, Philadelphia, PA. |
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Mycotoxins in Indoor Air |
W. Tang, QLAB, Cherry Hill, NJ. |
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Indoor Air Quality: The Human Factor |
S. Bessa-Morey, Bessa & Associates, Inc., Middleton, WI. |
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T. Ouimet, Yale University, New Haven, CT. |
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Use of an Electronic Job Hazard Survey to Determine Training
Needs |
M. Dombrowski, EG&G Technical Services, Inc., Morgantown, WV. |
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Techniques To Become More Comfortable Giving Oral Presentations:
Part II |
J. Zey, Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO. |
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Exposure Scenarios for Nanoparticles in the Workplace |
M. Hoover, NIOSH, Morgantown, WV. |
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Instrumentation for Measuring Airborne Concentrations of Nanoparticles |
J. Volckens, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. |
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Health Relevance of Airborne Nanoparticle Concentration
Measurements |
G. Ramachandran, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. |
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Assessing Dermal Exposure to Nanoparticles |
G. Day, NIOSH, Morgantown, WV. |
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Greening the Supply Chain (354KB) |
E. Stewart, Kaiser Permanente National EH&S, Oakland, CA ; L. Garske, Kaiser Permanente Environmental Stewardship, Oakland, CA. |
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Lessons Learned From Hurricane Rita (8113KB) |
L. Lee, University of Texas, Houston, TX. |
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Post-Remediation Verification and Clearance Testing for Mold and Bacteria — Five Levels of Cleanliness Assurance |
R. Brandys, G. Brandys, Occupational & Environmental Health Consulting Services, Hinsdale, IL. |
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304 |
Safety Management Process (SMP)
— Proactive Safety Metrics that
Drive Performance in Manufacturing Facilities
(13114KB) |
A. Bevington, Coors Brewing Company, Golden, CO. |
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Special Considerations for the Young Worker |
S. Grady, R. Nester, U.S. DOL/OSHA, Washington, DC. |
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PO109 |
Vapor Drive and how it Affects Mold Growth in Buildings |
G. Crawford, M. Cornwell, P. Morey, R. Rottersman, Boelter &
Yates, Inc., |
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Indoor and Outdoor Airborne Fungi: Viability and Concentration
in six Moisture-free Houses |
T. Lee, S. Grinshpun, D. Martuzevicius, A. Adhikari, C.
Crawford, T. Reponen, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. |
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Comparison of Analytical Methods for Evaluating Mold in Carpet |
R. Rottersman, G. Crawford, Boelter & Yates, Inc., Park
Ridge, IL; J. Shane, Environmental Microbiology Laboratories, Inc.,
Naperville, IL. |
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P. Morey, G. Crawford, Boelter & Yates, Inc., Park Ridge,
IL; B. Prezant, Prezant Associates, Seattle, WA; R. Shaughnessy, University
of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK. |
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Bacteria Aerosol Measurements using Ventilation Filters in
Building Air Handling Units |
S. Kim, J. Farnsworth, S. Goyal, P. Raynor, T. Kuehn,
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D. Regelbrugge, F. Holcomb, J. Ruhl, G. Crawford, Boelter &
Yates, Park Ridge, IL. |
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PO110 |
Implementation of Bayesian Decision Analyses (BDA) Tools for
Communication and Data Analysis in a Manufacturing Facility |
M. Nunnally, 3M Co., |
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M. Weeks, C. Simmons, F. Boelter, Boelter & Yates, Inc., |
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A Full-Scale Experimental Apparatus to Study MDR-TB Transmission |
S. Parsons, CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa; P. Jensen, C. Wells,
CDC, Atlanta, GA; M. First, E. Nardell, Harvard University, Boston, MA; K.
Weyer, L. Roberts, MRC, Pretoria, South Africa; E. Mathews, North-West
University, Potchefstroom, South Africa. |
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Validation of the Johnson and Ettinger Vapor Intrusion Model
Applied to Commercial Buildings |
T. Bowie, M. Keinath, E. Miesner, C. Stubbs, D. Daugherty,
ENVIRON International Corporation, |
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Comparison of Methods for Analyzing and Interpreting Censored
Exposure Data (249KB) |
P. Hewett, Exposure Assessment Solutions, Inc., Morgantown, WV;
G. Ganser, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. |
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PO111 |
Building Occupational Hygiene Capacity in Developing Nations,
NIOSH Activities 1997-2005 (1697KB) |
A. Sussell, CDC - NIOSH, Cincinnati, OH; M. Fingerhut, CDC -
NIOSH, Washington, DC. |
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Environmental Air Quality Exposure Assessment in a Rural |
E. Iyiegbuniwe, |
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M. Norhazlina, PETRONAS, |
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Industrial Hygiene Studies for an International Oil and Gas
Company in the |
D. Rogers, Parsons Brinckerhoff Ltd, Surrey, United Kingdom; W.
Johnston, Parsons Brinckerhoff Ltd, Glasgow, United Kingdom; A. Maayergi,
Qatar Petroleum, Doha, Qatar. |
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Ethiopian Occupational Health and Safety Regulatory Environment
(936KB) |
C. Keil, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH; S.
Yimer, Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. |
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Global Occupational Exposure Limits for Over 3,500 Specific
Chemicals |
R. Brandys, Occupational & Environmental Health Consulting
Services, |
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Maintaining Professional Ethics in an Unethical Political and
Regulatory Environment (8037KB) |
J. Hinton, Baker Hughes - Centrilift, Claremore, OK; R. Bui,
Richard A. Bui and Associates, Wexford, PA; C. Glencross, True North
Concepts, New Smyrna Beach, FL; W. Skocypec, Wayne J. Skocypec and
Associates, Perkasie, PA. |
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PO112 |
A Comparison of X-Ray Fluorescence and Wet Chemical Analysis of
Air Filter Samples From a Lead-Acid |
P. Hintz, NIOSH, |
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Personnel Exposure to Isoflurane Before and After Placement of
Accessory Anesthesia System (580KB) |
M. McCullough, E. Gross, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, |
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Validated Method for Formaldehyde Using Three Different
Diffusive Samplers (486KB) |
M. Eide, U.S.DOL/OSHA, |
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W. Xu, S. Que Hee, UCLA, |
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A Comparison of Methods for the Measurement of Styrene Emitted
from a Foundry Using the Lost Foam Process |
C. Glowacki, Technikon, |
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Volatile Metabolites Associated with Aflatoxigenic and
Nontoxigenic Strains of Aspergillus flavus Grown on Three Different
Substrates |
Z. Jurjevic, EMSL Analytical, Inc., Westmont, NJ; G. Rains, D.
Wilson, M. Tertuliano, University of Georgia, Tifton, GA; J. Tomberlin, Texas
A&M University, Stephenville, TX; W. Lewis, USDA, Tifton, GA. |
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Development of a Personal Monitoring System for Airborne Enzyme
(237KB) |
J. Warburton, I. Christie, T. Baker, T. Cowburn, City Technology
Ltd., |
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PO113 |
D. |
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Innovative Measures for the Protection Against CBRN Terrorism
(1471KB) |
S. van der Gijp, P. van Hooft, TNO Defence, Security and Safety,
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Field Removal of Body Surface Contaminants from Non-Ambulatory
Victims (1550KB) |
E. Aton, |
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Decontamination Proficiency Testing: Lessons Learned
(1928KB) |
M. Brandt, F. Bolton, D. Volz, Los Alamos National Laboratory, |
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S. Barnes, Chevron North America Exploration and Production
Company, Bakersfield, CA; D. Brown, Chevron International Exploration and
Production Company, Houston, TX; G. Hunting, P. Sarmicanic, Chevron Energy
Technology Company, Richmond, CA. |
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B. Doney, West Virginia Air National Guard, |
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Outdoor Air Monitoring in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
(4734KB) |
J. Cardarelli, S. Hudson, EPA,
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Multidisciplinary Disaster Recovery Assistance: What to do when
the Home Team can’t be There (1793KB) |
C. Ficklen, NASA, |
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PO114 |
C. Shulenberger, G. Ramachandran, D.
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Improving Ergonomics to Help Achieve a Six Sigma Level of
Performance (1644KB) |
T. Silva, Humantech, |
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Ergonomics Intervention in a Biotechnology R&D Manufacturing
Department (1069KB) |
M. Junge, Clayton-Bureau Veritas, Saratoga, CA; D. Cosgrove,
Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA. |
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Ergonomic Innovation of the Fixed-Split Computer Keyboard Design |
H. McLoone, Microsoft, |
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PO115 |
F. Boelter, C. Simmons, Boelter & Yates, Inc., Park Ridge,
IL; L. Berman, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL. |
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Simulation of Asbestos Release from Asphalt-Based Roofing
Products |
P. Sheehan, Exponent, |
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T. Anderson, CH2M HILL Hanford Group, |
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Improving Containment Controls using a Video Exposure Monitoring Technique |
R. Prodans, S. Paik, Abbott Laboratories, |
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Determination of Clearance Criteria Following Mercury
Decontamination Projects (1332KB) |
D. Regelbrugge, W. Williams, F. Holcomb, G. Crawford, B.
Caddick, Boelter & Yates, Park Ridge, IL. |
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Factors that Influence Mercury Vapor Concentration at a Mercury Thermometer Manufacturing Facility |
M. Sheehan, West Chester University, West Chester, PA; J.
Galloway, Cephalon, West Chester, PA; J. Zanini, Becton Dickinson, Juiz de
Fora, Brazil; N. Orr, G. Barbi, Becton Dickinson, Franklin Lakes, NJ. |
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B. Pathak, CCOHS, |
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L. Snyder, J. Kolcun, GE Transportation,
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Metal Sculptors: Occupational Environment and Risk Factors (108KB) |
S. Erdal, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL; L.
Berman, University of Illinois, Chicago, Chicago, IL. |
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PO116 |
R. Sahay, E. Ziegler, Pure Air Control Services, |
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Influence of Time Delay in Indoor and Outdoor Bioaerosol
Sampling for Building Evaluation |
R. Spicer, Centrenel Inc.,
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MoldRange — A Reference Database for Outdoor Fungal Aerosols |
H. Burge, K. Ramanathan, D.
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Assessment of Numerical and Interpretive Guidelines for Fungi in
Indoor Air |
D. |
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T. Godish, D. Godish,
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Effects of Daily Living Activities on Indoor Spore Aerosols |
D. |
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The Role of Species Identification in Indoor Fungal
Investigations |
H. Burge, Environmental Microbiology Laboratory, Inc., |
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Pathogenic and Rarely Reported Molds Growing in Indoor
Environments (1575KB) |
C. Leathers, V. Crow, Dominion Environmental Consultants, Inc., |
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MVOCs as Indicators of Prevalent Indoor Fungi in 23 Homes (361KB) |
T. |
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HUD Lead Update |
W. |
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EPA Lead Update |
J. |
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OSHA Lead Update |
M. O'Donnell, |
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Response and Recovery Operations in |
R. |
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Debris Management Operations in |
T. |
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210 |
G. |
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A Global Incident Reporting and Action
Tracking Database — WMD
or Sine Qua Non? |
C. Metzler, BP, |
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J. Sherrill, |
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User Acceptance and Utilization of Computerized Systems |
T. |
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International Impacts from Chemical Control in |
K. Levins, Cantox Health Sciences International, |
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REACH ( |
A. Fasey, Protection Through Knowledge Ltd., Binsted, |
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M. Kolanz, Brush Wellman, Inc., |
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Global Social Accountability — Consumer and Office Products
Implementation Process ( |
C. Smith, MeadWestvaco, |
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212 |
D. Sassone, Los Alamos National Laboratory, |
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Decommissioning of Laboratories ( |
M. Labosky, |
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Research Labs and the International Code Council — Items of
Interest and Maintaining Awareness ( |
K. |
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College and University Laboratories Hazardous Waste Generator
Standards Proposed Rule |
A. Tshurchin, M. McCarthy, |
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Balanced Assessments in Laboratories and Research Institutions |