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ResourcesHealth monitoring for mercury (inorganic) This guide helps doctors monitor the health of workers exposed to inorganic mercury. We use mercury in batteries, instruments like thermometers, floodlights, streetlights, manufacturing and to mine gold and …
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Statistical reportsNational dataset for compensation-based statistics 3rd edition (Revision 1) The National dataset for compensation-based statistics (NDS) lists a standard set of data items, concepts and definitions for inclusion in workers’ compensation systems operating …
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ResourcesHealth monitoring for methyl isobutyl ketone This guide helps doctors monitor the health of workers exposed to methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK). MIBK (CAS 108-10-1) is a colourless, flammable liquid with a sweet smell that is moderately soluble in water. …
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ResourcesHealth monitoring for pentachlorophenol This guide helps doctors monitor the health of workers exposed to pentachlorophenol (PCP). Pure pentachlorophenol (CAS 87-86-5) is a colourless or white, needle-like crystal. Commercial-grade PCP (86% purity) is …
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ResourcesHealth monitoring for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons This guide helps doctors monitor the health of workers exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs are made when burning organic material. They are found in in many workplace …
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ResourcesHealth monitoring for tetrachloroethylene This guide helps doctors to monitor the health of workers exposed to tetrachloroethylene. Tetrachloroethylene (CAS 127-18-4) is a colourless, volatile, non-flammable, chlorinated hydrocarbon. People use it as …
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ResourcesHealth monitoring for thallium This guide helps doctors monitor the health of workers exposed to thallium. Thallium (CAS 7440-28-0) is a blue-white, very soft metal. It oxidises in air to form a layer of thallous oxide (Tl2O). It forms alloys with other …
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ResourcesHealth monitoring for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) checklist This checklist helps you monitor your workers’ health under the model Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws. Use it with the Health monitoring guide for persons conducting …
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ResourcesHealth monitoring for uranium This guide helps doctors monitor the health of workers to uranium. Uranium (CAS 7440-61-1) is a common radioactive element. We find it in very small amounts in nature, in mineral form. Rocks, soil, surface and groundwater …
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ResourcesHealth monitoring for vinyl chloride This guide helps doctors monitor the health of workers exposed to vinyl chloride. Vinyl chloride (CAS 75-01-4) is a colourless gas that burns easily. It does not occur naturally. You must make vinyl …