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Asbestos worker protection. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Final rule.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11503708     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In this Final Rule, EPA is amending both the Asbestos Worker Protection Rule (WPR) and the Asbestos-in-Schools Rule. The WPR amendment protects State and local government employees from the health risks of exposure to asbestos to the same extent as private sector workers by adopting for these employees the Asbestos Standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The WPR's coverage is extended to State and local government employees who are performing construction work, custodial work, and automotive brake and clutch repair work. This final rule cross-references the OSHA Asbestos Standards for Construction and for General Industry, so that future amendments to these OSHA standards are directly and equally effective for employees covered by the WPR. EPA also amends the Asbestos-in-Schools Rule to provide coverage under the WPR for employees of public local education agencies who perform operations, maintenance, and repair activities. EPA is issuing this final rule under section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Federal register     Volume:  65     ISSN:  0097-6326     ISO Abbreviation:  Fed Regist     Publication Date:  2000 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-05-29     Completed Date:  2001-05-29     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7808722     Medline TA:  Fed Regist     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  69210-7     Citation Subset:  T    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Asbestos / adverse effects*
Humans
Local Government
Occupational Exposure / prevention & control
Occupational Health*
Risk Management
Schools
United States
United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
1332-21-4/Asbestos

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