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Greater Houston Industrial Hygiene Council
Meeting Agenda
Physical Agents
Session Arranged by: Janet Wiiki CIH, CSP ICU Environmental, Health & Safety
October 17, 2002 Meeting Agenda
CM Approval # for: 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996
8:30 - 9:00 AM |
Registration
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9:00 - 9:15 AM
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Introductory Comments
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9:15 - 10:15 AM
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Heat Stress – The Impact of Various PPE and a Review of Prevention Practices
A review of the impact on heat stress caused by wearing various types of personal protective clothing, including FRC, light weight disposables, and chemical suits. Evaporation rates for breathable fabrics will be covered along with heat stress management. Work/rest recommendations and the impact of cooling equipment, including ice vests will also be reviewed.
Lee Freeland, CIH
Occupational Health Consultant
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10:15 - 10:30 AM
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BREAK
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10:30 - 11:30 AM
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Heat Stress – The Impact of Various PPE and a Review of Prevention Practices (Continued)
Lee Freeland, CIH
Occupational Health Consultant
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11:00 - 12:30 PM
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Current OSHA Ergonomics Efforts
Discuss the voluntary guidelines that have been issued and their overall importance to the rest of OSHA's efforts.
Dr. Henry Romero, CPE, CSP
PHS Concepts, Senior Consultant
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12:30 - 1:30 PM
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LUNCH
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1:30 - 3:00 PM
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Managing a Hearing Conservation Program as a Corporation and Engineering Noise Control Techniques – Impact upon a Hearing Conservation Program
This presentation will include management techniques and tools, standards review, engineering noise control techniques, material utilized for noise control, and cost data.
Robert J. Reda, CIH, CSP
Robert J. Reda & Associates LLC, President
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3:00 - 3:15 PM
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BREAK
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3:15 - 3:45 PM |
Changes to OSHA Criteria for Hearing Loss Cases
Review changes to OSHA's criteria for Hearing Loss Cases that will take effect on January 1st, 2003
Christopher Penniall, M.S., CIH
ExxonMobil, Staff Industrial Hygienist
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3:45 - 4:30 PM |
Niosh HAVS Video and Roundtable Discussion
This is a 30 minute video on Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, followed by roundtable discussion
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4:30 PM |
Adjournment
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26022 Oak Ridge Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Office: 281 • 363 • 9939
Fax: 281 • 363 • 4744
E-mail: icu@icusafety.com |
ICU Environmental, Health & Safety
2300 Hwy. 365, Suite 370
Nederland , TX 77627
Office: 409 • 727 • 8227
Fax: 409 • 729 • 5075 |
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