Hazards & Controls
Chemical Safety
Chemical Hazards

This direct final rule will become effective on November 9, 2009

Results of studies of HCFCs and HFCs and their effect on ozone depletion

Health problems caused by ammonia - how to decrease exposure

Efforts to reduce workers' exposures to hot-mix asphalt fumes in highway paving operations

Provides FAQs and information on environmental and health effects of asphalt

Papers on dioxin, PCBs, hazardous waste sites, terrorism and chemicals

Effects to human health from exposure to a toxic substance as listed by ATSDR

Answers to frequently asked questions about exposure to hazardous substances

Assessments of more than 1,000 chemicals

General safety practices when handling chemicals

Training reference for beryllium workers

Safety bulletin for those who work with beryllium

Safety guidance for those who work with beryllium

Chemical management handbook - 3 volumes

Detailed information about the migration, toxicology & environmental fate of bisphenol A

Covers the health risks from exposure to cadmium

How to control workplace hazards for hazardous materials

Advice regarding proper use of CO detectors

The basics of carbon monoxide hazards explained to consumers

Fact sheet to help people protect themselves and their families against CO poisoning

Series of articles related to carbon monoxide safety

Reviews the hazards associated with carbonless copy paper

Issues relating to health concerns from exposure to carbonless copy paper

Health Effects from Harmful Chemicals

A database of materials devoted to safety, health & injury prevention related to chemicals

Important tips on using chlorine products

As implemented by the US Dept of Energy

The text of the Final Rule including the 2006 revision

How copper interacts with the environment in a variety of common applications, recycling, etc.

Safety fact sheet with PPE instructions

A focus on chrome plating hazards

Guidance to prevent and or protect employees from unsafe conditions

Information on chemicals that interfere with endocrine system functioning (endocrine disruptors)

Environmental information is provided on the subjects of lead, radon, sun safety and radiation

Articles on chemicals and environmental health according to scientific evidence

ASTDR information related to environmental health

Software models, modeling tools, data sets, and documents distributed by the EPA Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling

1991 report from the US DHHS regarding the risk and benefits of fluoride

Education on the chemicals used and the health effects of fragranced products

How to Control Glutaraldehyde Occupational Hazards in Hospitals

Safety articles on drycleaning solvents, solvent cleaning/degreasing, paint stripping and more

Web forum for identifying hazardous chemicals for which OSHA should develop exposure reduction strategies

Booklets on general environmental exposures and health, including information on risk and prevention

Exposure to asphalt fumes is associated with eye, nose, and throat irritation

Discusses the OSHA standard's requirements

Risk assessment paradigm guidance for chemicals

Chemicals in the workplace known to cause illness or death due to toxic hepatitis

Chemicals in the workplace known to cause elevated liver enzyme levels

General occupational health principles

Download international safety card information in multiple languages

Fact sheet describing exposure levels and controls for isocyanate hazards in the workplace

In use at a major university

In use at a major university

Effects on people and the environment

Specifying and Sourcing Mercury-Free HVAC and Building Equipment

Examples for schools to facilitate their efforts to go mercury-free

Work safely with metalworking fluids (MWFs)

Methyl bromide banned in USA - January 1, 2005

Health hazards from using this toxic solvent

Can result in the evolution of combustible or toxic gases

Series of reports on potential health effects and environmental issues related to MTBE

Health hazard evaluation (HHE) created by NIOSH for workplace safety and health

Master Index of Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards - health hazard information

Guidelines for recommended standards from NIOSH

Full text of the NPG - information on 677 chemicals or substance groupings

Online transportation incident emergency response guide for dangerous goods in US, Canada, Mexico

NIOSH criteria for a recommended standard on metalworking fluids

Lists all of the NIOSH Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards

There are a number of chemicals that can cause hearing loss

What You Should Know About Using Paint Strippers

Consumer safety advice from the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA)

National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) white papers and issue backgrounders

Safety fact sheet

This guide helps you manage your peroxide forming chemicals

Phthalate esters have undergone extensive health and safety testing

Recommendations for safe work practices

Technical guidelines for OSHA field staff on polymer matrix materials

The release and behavior of MDI and TDI in the environment

Advice for consumers

There are a number of chemicals that may explode with movement, friction or heat

Health risks of chemicals used for fragrances

FAQ on the safety of swimming in chlorinated pools

Information about the health threats and effects of toxic chemicals

Public health, air quality, water quality, fule economy & engine performance of MTBE fuels

Workplace safety advice

Uses, safety, recycling of vinyl products

Essential information about hazardous substances in the workplace

Fact sheet describing safe procedures for working with mercury

Documents on air quality, occupational health, noise, radiation and more