H.R. 1066--the Indoor Air Quality Act of 1991: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Environment of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives, One Hundred Second Congress, First Session, May 9, 1991 |
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Page 177 - CGCS shall meet the requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, nuclear power plant components (with minor exceptions) and certain specified Reactor Development and Technology (RDT) standards.
Page 321 - ... to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources...
Page 41 - Any substance or mixture of substances which (i) is toxic, (ii) is corrosive, (iii) is an irritant, (iv) is a strong sensitizer, (v) is flammable or combustible, or (vi) generates pressure through decomposition, heat, or other means, if such substance or mixture of substances may cause substantial personal injury or substantial illness during or as a proximate result of any customary or reasonably foreseeable handling or use, including reasonably foreseeable ingestion by children.
Page 378 - December 29, 1972, whichever comes first. EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS The Act provides for programs to be conducted by the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, for the education and training of employers and employees in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe and unhealthful working conditions, and in the effective means for preventing occupational injuries and illnesses.
Page 41 - toxic" shall apply to any substance (other than a radioactive substance) which has the capacity to produce personal injury or illness to man through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption through any body surface.
Page 147 - NMHC represents the interests of the larger and most respected firms in the United States participating in the multifamily rental housing industry. The members of NMHC are engaged in all aspects of the development and operation of rental housing, including the ownership, building, financing, management, and conversion to condominium or cooperative ownership of such properties. NMHC is headquartered at 1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 620, Washington, DC 202/659-3381. Legislative Contact: Jonathan...
Page 284 - ... guidelines developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) , including ASHRAE Standard 62-1989.
Page 310 - All enclosed portions of Group A Occupancies customarily used by human beings and all dressing rooms shall be provided with natural light by means of exterior glazed openings with an area not less than...
Page 321 - Inc. is furnishing to its employees employment and a place of employment that are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to its employees, and whether Barlow's Inc.
Page 66 - I appreciate your time and attention, and I would be pleased at this time to answer any questions you may have. Thank you very much. Mr.