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EHST 3900: Final Exam Study Guide The final exam will have questions of the following types: multiple choice, identification, enumeration, true or false, and short answers. Please review all lecture materials in Weeks 12-14, specially the topics I mention every “Last Session Review” and “Session Summary”. Pay extra attention on the following: IAQ:

 Purpose of monitoring IAQ

 When is it acceptable?

 Effects of poor IAQ: SBS and BRD

 Outbreak of SBS

 Factors contributing to poor IAQ: relative humidity, temperature

 Contaminants and their sources: chemical (CO, CO2), biological

 Radon exposure Confined space:

 3 criteria

 Confined space vs open space work

 Non-permit vs permit

 Hazards and their characteristics: atmospheric, engulfment, asphyxiation, etc.

 Confined space entry procedure

 Employee training: when to be provided

 Use of ventilation and monitoring

 Rescue Hazard Communication:

 Responsibilities of chemical manufacturers/importers and employers

 3 mechanisms of communication: labels, SDS, employee training

 Topics included in hazcom standards

 GHS revision of hazacom standards: purpose

 Hazard classification: health vs physical hazard; unclassified hazard

 4 requirements on GHS-compliant labels

 Interpretation of pictograms

 Trade secret Worker’s Compensation (WC) and Recordkeeping

 3 employer law defenses

 WC benefits to employer and employee

 Experience modification

 WC insurance requirement

 Eligibility of worker to collect WC benefits

 OSHA regulations on recordingkeeping: occupational illness vs injury Agricultural worker health and safety:

 Special risk populations in agriculture

 Exposure of women in agriculture

 Causes of worker death, illnesses and injuries

 Health hazards in agriculture

 OSHA exemption in agriculture Young worker health and safety:

 Child labor laws in the US

 Examples of hazardous occupations for young workers Good luck!