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This document outlines the criteria for how to find hazardous chemicals that could be added to or removed from the 

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This document identifies appropriate domestic and international sources that support the

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This document is about a process to recommend health-based values and advisory notations for chemicals in the 

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Use this guide to manage the risks of isocyanates at your workplace. 

Isocyanates are hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing materials, like: 

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Use this guide if you work with refractory ceramic fibres (RCF) or high biopersistence fibres and need to manage the health and safety risks to workers. 

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A list of workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants and how to meet your duties under the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
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Advice on the application of workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants in the workplace.
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Use this guide if your workplace carries out electroplating.  

It can also be used by workplaces undertaking: 

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