CHEMICAL HAZARDS IN CONSTRUCTION:
Answer the following questions
1. Complete the following table.
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Chemical Hazard
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Adverse Health Effect
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Specific Source in Construction
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Asbestos
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Silica
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Lead
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Carbon monoxide
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2. What are the two types of cancer caused by asbestos exposure?
3. Is it required by law to remove asbestos in a renovated building? Explain your answer.
4. Describe one (1) major element in the OSHA standard on lead handling
5. How does carbon monoxide as a chemical asphyxiant affect hemoglobin?
CASE STUDY: Answer the following questions based on the provided case on a construction worker.
1. What is the specific chemical hazard involved in the case?
2. What was the task being done by the construction worker involved?
3. What was the consequence of the chemical exposure?
4. Enumerate the 2 willful violations of the construction company involved.
5. Enumerate 2 of the serious violations of the construction company involved.
6. Enumerate the 2 repeat violations of the construction company involved.