| Document ID (ISN) | 101305 |
| CIS number |
03-110 |
| Year |
2002 |
| Convention or series no. |
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No.2002-139
|
| Title |
Guidance for protecting building environments from airborne chemical, biological or radiological attacks |
| Bibliographic information |
Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998, USA, May 2002. vii, 28p. Illus. 16 ref. |
| Internet access |
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/bldvent/pdfs/2002-139.pdf [in English]
|
| Abstract |
This document provides guidance on preventive measures to be adopted by building owners and managers to protect air environments from a terrorist release of chemical, biological or radiological contaminants. These recommendations focus on short-term actions and are to be considered only as a first step of a process to develop more comprehensive guidance. Contents: scope; background; importance of understanding current building systems; specific recommendations (things not to be done; physical security; ventilation and filtration; maintenance; administration and training); decisions and measures. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
radiation protection; USA; harmful substances; buildings; training material; chemical hazards; biological hazards; terrorism; ventilation systems |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
air purification; public OSH institutions; maintenance; air filtration; prevention of access; safety guides; ventilation; plant safety organization; design of equipment; role of management; restricted areas |
| Document type |
C - Training manuals, audiovisual material |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Generalities
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
Chemical safety
Physical hazards
Biological hazards
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| Browse category(ies) |
OSH training
Violence and terrorism
Ionizing radiation
Ventilation
Biological hazards
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