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Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance Report No. TA 79-28, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC..

PB80150691

Publication Date	1979
Personal Author	Lewis, F.
Page Count	6
Abstract	A 90 minute presentation on asbestos (1332214) hazards given on April 11, 1979 by a NIOSH Industrial Hygienist to administrators and personnel of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., is reviewed. The presentation concerned potential and existing asbestos hazards in the facility and was requested by the Institution. No existing hazard was identified, but potential problem areas were discussed along with hazard controls. Responsibility for decisions regarding asbestos control was assigned. It is recommended that permanent communications be established with the Federal Agency Safety Program in Washington, D.C. to assist with responsibilities of worker protection. It is concluded that the extensive resources available to the Smithsonian should be able to deal effectively with this problem.
Keywords	Hazardous materials Industrial medicine Asbestos Exposure Toxicity Criteria Inspection Standards Recommendations Industrial hygiene Concentration(Composition) District of Columbia Dust Toxic substances Occupational safety and health Air sampling CAS 1332-21-4
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Hazard Evaluations and Technical Assistance Branch.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198012

Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance Report No. TA 79-28, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC..

Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance Report No. TA 79-28, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC..
PB80150691

Publication Date	1979
Personal Author	Lewis, F.
Page Count	6
Abstract	A 90 minute presentation on asbestos (1332214) hazards given on April 11, 1979 by a NIOSH Industrial Hygienist to administrators and personnel of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., is reviewed. The presentation concerned potential and existing asbestos hazards in the facility and was requested by the Institution. No existing hazard was identified, but potential problem areas were discussed along with hazard controls. Responsibility for decisions regarding asbestos control was assigned. It is recommended that permanent communications be established with the Federal Agency Safety Program in Washington, D.C. to assist with responsibilities of worker protection. It is concluded that the extensive resources available to the Smithsonian should be able to deal effectively with this problem.
Keywords	Hazardous materials Industrial medicine Asbestos Exposure Toxicity Criteria Inspection Standards Recommendations Industrial hygiene Concentration(Composition) District of Columbia Dust Toxic substances Occupational safety and health Air sampling CAS 1332-21-4
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Hazard Evaluations and Technical Assistance Branch.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198012