NIOSH Comments to DOL on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Noticeof Proposed Rulemaking; Notice of Informal Public Hearing on Indoor Air Quality by L. Rosenstock, August 13, 1994

摘要

This testimony summarized information and comments from NIOSH regarding thepublic hearing on indoor air quality. NIOSH has conducted over 1,500 health hazard evaluations for indoor air quality industrial workplaces. The current OSHA proposal is limited to nonindustrial work environments. NIOSH suggests the standard be applied to all indoor work environments where the industrial process is such that there are no special requirements related to air quality. Definitions are suggested for air contaminants, building related illness, building owners or lessees, rest rooms, designated person, and material impairment.