| Document ID (ISN) | 29490 |
| CIS number |
78-1125 |
| Year |
1977 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Health and safety guide for metal furniture and mattress manufacturers. |
| Bibliographic information |
DHEW (NIOSH) Publication No.78-101, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45226, USA, Aug. 1977. 78p. Illus. |
| Abstract |
Illustrated by humorous drawings and instructive sketches, this booklet describes safe practices, encouraging compliance with U.S. health and safety regulations. Contents: health and safety programme; employee training; general information for manufaturers of this type of furniture for office and household use; occupational health and environment control; control of exposure to hazardous substances; frequently violated regulations (walking and working surfaces; the standard guard rail and toeboard, fixed industrial stairs, portable ladders, fixed ladders; exits and exit markings; paints; orgnic solvents; cotton dust; chromic acid); noise; hazardous materials; spray painting; personal protective equipment; fire protection; medical and first aid; compressed air equipment; materials handling and storage; machinery and machine guarding; hand and portable powered tools; welding, cutting, and brazing; the National Electrical Code, etc.; recordkeeping; checklists; information sources. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
mattress making; sheet-metal working; metalworking industry; USA |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
occupational hygiene; plant safety and health organization; materials handling; safety devices; indoor communication ways; harmful substances; machinery; paint spraying; compressed air; ladders; hand tools; railings; electrical safety; noise control; first aid; emergency exits; personal protective equipment; fire protection; safety service records; directive; welding and cutting; safety training in industry; check lists; power-driven hand tools |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Subject(s) |
Metal production and metalworking
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Clothing and finished textile products industry
Metalworking industry
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