This standard was adopted as a temporary measure in 1972 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S.

NIOSH The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health which was established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Personal Sample An air sample taken with the sampling pump directly attached to the worker with the collecting filter placed in the worker's breathing zone Personal Protection ,PF Notification and instruction of all workers prior to the beginning of a project as to the hazards associated with the job and what they can do the protect themselves from these hazards Protection factor as provided by a res pirator which is determined by dividing the airborne fiber concentration putside of the mask by the concentration inside the mask Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) A microscopic technique used for the counting of fibers in air samples, but which does not distinguish fiber types Pipe Lagging The insulation or wrapping around a pipe Pleura The thin membrane surrounding the lungs, and which lines the internal surface of the chest cavity Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) A microscopic technique used to distinguish between different types of asbestos fibers by their shape and unique optical properties Polyethylene Plastic sheeting which is often used to seal off an area in which asbestos removal is taken place for the purpose of preventing contamination of other areas Posting Refers to caution or warning signs which should be posted in any area in which asbestos removal is taking place, or where airborne fiber levels may present a health hazard Powered Air Either a full facepiece, helmet, or hocT Purifying respirator that has the breathing Respirator (PAPR) powered to the wearer after it has be purified through a filter .

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SAFETY AND LOSS PREVENTION MANUAL FOR CONTRACTORS ST0028264 DOW THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES NOVEMBER 1973 DOW 01783 ST0028265 SAFETY AND LOSS PREVENTION MANUAL FOR CONTRACTORS "It is the objective of Engineering andConstruction Services to establish and maintain an active, successful accident prevention program that will ultimately result in top safety performance by con tractors doing work for The Dow Chemical Com pany."

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