EESA10H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Toxic Substances Control Act Of 1976, Carpal Tunnel, Anarchism In The United States
15 Mar 2018
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Less dramatic than acute outcomes are the chronic impacts of exposures to vibration or repetitive work. A worker who uses a jackhammer experiences vibration throughout his or her body, but especially in the hands and arms. Vibration can damage nerves and blood vessels in fingers with a loss of grip. Workers who do repetitive tasks can suffer from musculoskeletal disorders (tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome) Microradiation can cause cancer in parts of the brain near the ear: the national institute for occupational safety and health (niosh) has set a recommended. Exposure limit for noise in the workplace (i. e. , for an average exposure over an 8-hour workday) at 85 dba: with an addition to the toxic substances control act, named the residential lead-based paint. Hazard reduction act of 1992, the federal government directed the epa to provide technical information about managing lead hazards, as well as public education and outreach activities.
