Occupational Noise Exposure - Overview

Occupational Noise Exposure - Overview

Overview

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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 22 million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year. Whether you work at a sports venue, entertainment establishment, on a tarmac, or operate a jackhammer—hearing loss is preventable.

Concrete and Concrete Products - Standards

Standards

The manufacturing sector must comply with specific OSHA standards for general industry and the construction sector must comply with specific OSHA standards for construction. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to manufacturing and construction.

Manufacturing
OSHA Standards

Frequently Cited Standards

Hydrogen Sulfide - Standards

Standards

Hydrogen sulfide exposure addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry, maritime, and construction. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to hydrogen sulfide.

OSHA Standards

Computer Workstations - Hazards and Solutions

Computer Workstations - Hazards and Solutions

Hazards and Solutions

Many who use a computer at work or home may be unaware of workstation situations that can increase their risk of development of injury. The following references aid in recognizing potential hazards associated at computer workstations and give possible solutions to address those hazards.

Computer Workstations - Standards

Standards

There are no specific OSHA standards that apply to computer workstations or extremely low frequency electric and magnetic field exposure. Existing OSHA standards on electrical safety, radiation exposure, and noise apply to all workplaces including office environments. In most cases, only a few general industry standards such as electrical or radiation hazards may apply. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to computer workstations.

OSHA Standards

Restrooms and Sanitation Requirements - Overview

Restrooms and Sanitation Requirements - Overview

Overview

Highlights

Employers must maintain restrooms in a sanitary condition. Restrooms must provide hot and cold running water or lukewarm water, hand soap or similar cleansing agent and warm air blowers or individual hand towels (e.g., paper or cloth). Waterless hand cleaner and towels/rags are not adequate substitutes for soap and water.

Composites - Hazards and Solutions

Composites - Hazards and Solutions

Hazards and Solutions

Many workers are unaware of the potential hazards in their work environment, which makes them more vulnerable to injury. The following references aid in recognizing and evaluating composites hazards in the workplace.