NIOSH comments to DOL on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed rule on hazardous waste operations and emergency response by R. A. Lemen, December 1987

Technical Report · Mon Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6028741

The testimony concerns the views of NIOSH regarding the safety or workers engaged in hazardous waste operations and emergency response. NIOSH suggests the following requirements: adequate worker training before the worker begins handling hazardous wastes; the use of site control zones and a thorough site evaluation prior to the beginning work at the site; the use of handling techniques that limit the potential for human exposure to hazardous substances; and medical surveillance of all workers potentially exposed to hazardous substances. Suggested modifications to the proposed OSHA regulation are attached and deal with the following areas: scope, application and definitions for the work; contractors and subcontractors; site characterization and analysis; site control; training; medical examinations and consultations; recordkeeping; engineering controls; personal protective equipment; informational programs; shipping and transport; decontamination; procedures for handling emergency incidents; specialist employees; and sanitation at temporary workplaces.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6028741
• Report Number(s): PB-91-152926/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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