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Air Contaminants Initiative

Hazardous chemicals (e.g. air contaminants) are present in almost every work environment.  These contaminants can have a profound negative effect on the health of workers which may reduce productivity and the profitability of a business.  The following resource has been developed to assist employers and employees in identifying air contaminants present in the work environment and determining the best way to anticipate, evaluate, control or eliminate those hazards.

For more information or help, please Request a FREE Consultation with one of MIOSHA’s Industrial Hygienists.

MIOSHA / OSHA Publications
General Industry (GI)
Construction
Chromium (VI) Exposure in Construction and General Industry
Asbestos Exposure in Construction
Cadmium Exposure in Construction, General Industry and Agricultural Operations
Isocyanate Exposure in Construction
Lead Exposure in Construction

Beryllium Links:

Beryllium Webpage

Other Related Links:

Training:
These MTI courses include
information related to
controlling air contaminants.
General Industry (GI)
Construction
MIOSHA General Industry 10-Hour+
Part 21 - Powered Industrial Trucks: "What Every Trainer and Operator Must Know"
Part 24 - Mechanical Power Presses

Health Hazards in Construction

Parts 90 and 490 - Permit Required Confined Space
Part 451 - Respiratory Protection
Complete list of upcoming training programs: www.michigan.gov/mioshatraining
Safety & Health DVD/Video Library Service
Rules
General Industry (GI)
Construction
Part 301. Air Contaminants for General Industry
Part 305. Asbestos for General Industry
Part 310. Lead
Part 315. Chromium (VI) in General Industry
Part 350. Carcinogens
Part 340. Beryllium
Compliance
Instructions
Hexavalent Chromium - National Emphasis Program (NEP) for GI and Construction
Primary Metal Industries - NEP
Other
Resources
OSHA Occupational Chemical Database - Compiled chemical data from multiple sources.
Transitioning to Safer Chemicals - A Toolkit for Employers & Workers.
MIOSHA Air Contaminant Sampling Protocol (Chapter II)