Information about enforcement of the clean air act. Covers mobile and stationary sources, as well as compliance monitoring and assurance.

****!!!!****!!!!**** "Pesticide application equipment that is sold separately from the pesticide itself is not a device or a pesticide. For example, a sprayer for a lawn herbicide that is sold separately from the herbicide is considered to be application equipment, which EPA does not regulate." "Device producers or registrants should see our Pesticide Registration Manual, Chapter 13 for information."

"To support an application for such a registration or amendment to a registration, adequate and appropriate directions for HVAC&R system use should be submitted and include specific proposed directions for use addressing the following:" "We recommend that you advise your members not to apply disinfectant, sanitizer or other antimicrobial products to treat HVAC&R systems if such product does not include specific directions for HVAC&R use."

****!!!!****!!!!*** "47:00 ...designed to inhibit the growth and persistence of bacteria and enveloped viruses on textile surfaces." "1:10:00 [Re. use of chemical disinfectants] I would like to see more research in this area and in the meantime excercise restraint." "1:11:00 resistant fungal infections"

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****!!!!****!!!!**** (1980) "Requirements apply to products with label claims for the treatment of air to reduce the numbers of airborne microorganisms." "claims of value in preventing or treating diseases, or providing any other health protection, whether expressed or implied, are not acceptable. Claims must clearly indicate the mitigating nature of the activity, such as "Temporarily reduces the number of airborne bacteria."" "The label directions for use of air sanitizers must state: That application be made in closed spaces ("Close all doors and windows; close air vents or turn off air conditioners.")."

"A scientist or team of scientists, depending upon the size of the study, will be assigned to the project and begin to work directly with the study sponsor to define parameters or develop a protocol if necessary. Each device is unique and should be tested in a manner that best simulates actual use. At Microchem, the scientists strive to provide innovative strategies to accomplish any testing objective."

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Now is the time for infection preventionists to harness the current attention to biopreparedness and use the momentum to build the foundations for strong local programs that can be sustained through future waves of competing priorities.

****!!!!**** {Summary with well-divided reference sections} View osha standards for chlorine dioxide in WISER. "Vacated 1989 OSHA PEL TWA 0.1 ppm (0.3 mg/cu m); STEL 0.3 ppm (0.9 mg/cu m) is still enforced in some states."

The OSHA permissible exposure limits (PELs), as found in Tables Z-1, Z-2, and Z-3 of the OSHA General Industry Air Contaminants Standard (29 CFR 1910.1000), that were effective on July 1, 1993* and which are currently enforced by OSHA are listed on the page for each chemical in the Pocket Guide.

{Safety standards for inhaled air} "TLV-TWA guidelines that are levels that should not be exceeded during any 8-hour workday of a 40- hour workweek" "TLV-STEL guidelines which are 15-minute exposure levels that should not be exceeded during a workday."

****!!!!****!!!!**** (1991) {Is this back-up method? Or actually fully validated?} "Collection devide: An air sample is collected using a calibrated sampling pump and a midget fritted glass bubbler. The bubbler contains a collection solution of 0.02% potassium iodide (KI) in a sodium carbonate/sodium bicarbonate buffer." "Analytical Procedure: In the weakly basic solution, chlorine dioxide reacts with KI to form chlorite (ClO2¯) which is then determined by an ion chromatograph equipped with a conductivity detector and gradient pump." "The stock standard should be standardized at least monthly. It was noted during testing that this standard solution decreases in concentration approximately 4% per month. No significant difference in results was noted when sampling at different humidities. As shown in the mixture study, Cl2 does not interfere with the sampling or ion chromatographic analysis of ClO2 at the concentrations tested. Although a resultant 10% decrease in ClO2 and 7% increase in Cl2 concentrations occurred, this could have been due to the difficulty in generating both gases simultaneously. A mixture of ClO2 and Cl2 can be collected and analyzed together; however,Cl2 measurements are considered for screening purposes only. Further work is necessary to validate the KI/buffer sampling and IC analysis for Cl2.Detection limits are adequate if samples are taken for 240 min at 0.5 L/min"

"Collection: 2% KI in an impinger... Analytical Procedure: Titration with 0.01 N sodium thiosulfate"

{Definitions and standards}

{OSHA definition of "working life" number of years for chronic exposure limits} "The OSH Act requires OSHA to set the standard that most adequately protects employees against harmful workplace exposures for the period of their ‘‘working life’’ (29 U.S.C. 655(b)(5)). OSHA’s longstanding policy is to define ‘‘working life’’ as constituting 45 years; thus, it assumes 45 years of exposure when evaluating the risk of material impairment to health caused by a toxic or hazardous substance."

{Definitions of TWA and Ceiling values for airborne exposures in workplaces}

{OSHA definition of "working life" number of years for chronic exposure limits} "The OSH Act requires OSHA to set the standard that most adequately protects employees against harmful workplace exposures for the period of their ‘‘working life’’ (29 U.S.C. 655(b)(5)). OSHA’s longstanding policy is to define ‘‘working life’’ as constituting 45 years; thus, it assumes 45 years of exposure when evaluating the risk of material impairment to health caused by a toxic or hazardous substance."

{Test procedure standards}

The mission of the NIOSH research program for Immune, Dermal & Infectious Diseases is to eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities among workers in these industries through a focused program of research and prevention. Primary efforts are focused on hazard identification since when potential hazards are recognized, work-related dermal and immune diseases can often be prevented or their effects minimized. Research to better understand the impact of occupational exposures to chemical, biological, or infectious agents.

{Extremely large collection of wide variety of searchable Data sheets, maps, etc. on environmental, health and other topics} "EnviroAtlas provides geospatial data, easy-to-use tools, and other resources related to ecosystem services, their chemical and non-chemical stressors, and human health. "

Electrostatic Spray Application Directions for Use to Antimicrobial Product Registrations. Products intended for use against the SARS-CoV-2, the novel human coronavirus that causes COVID-19

Non-binding recommendations

2013. Concerned that fogging/misting products may not be as effective as claimed, and we want to ensure that these fogging/misting products are accurately labeled. Request for efficacy data, or revision of claims.

{No universal standards are apparent as mandatory?}

Safety and Health Topics | Indoor Air Quality - Schools

OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard. 1910.134 - Respiratory Protection.