CDC NIOSH Pocket Guide to chemical hazards (NPG) by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The pocket guide presents information taken from the NIOSH/OSHA Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards, from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) criteria documents and Current Intelligence Bulletins, and from recognized references in the fields of industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, and analytical chemistry. The information is presented in tabular form to provide a quick, convenient source of information on general industrial hygiene practices.
The Contents of NIOSH Pocket Guide to chemical hazards
- Introduction
- Chemical Hazards in the Workplace
NIOSH Recommendations
How to Use This Pocket Guide
Table 1 – NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods - Process Safety for Engineers An Introduction
Table 2 – Personal Protection and Sanitation Codes - Safety Management Near miss Identification Recognition and Investigation
Table 3 – Symbols, Code Components, and Codes Used for Respirator Selection
Table 4 – Selection of N-, R-, or P-Series Particulate Respirators
Table 5 – Abbreviations for Exposure Routes, Symptoms, and Target Organs - Safety and Health for Engineers
Table 6 – Codes for First Aid Data