Government Agency

Review involves a systematic appraisal by a government agency or independent review panel. 

American Insurance Association (AIA) 85 John Street New York, NY 10038 Handbook of Industrial Safety Standards, AssoersiXionoi Q2LSuS. ty 2iad Surety Companies, New York, 1962. Compilation of industrial safety requirements based on codes and recommendations of the ANSI, the National Eire Protection Association (now part of AIA), the ASME, and several government agencies. 

Twelve oxygen grades are defined by the Gas Specification Committee of the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) (24), 10 of which are given in Table 4. The contaminants identified relate to possible residues from the atmosphere as well as particulates or fibers that may have been contributed by the manufacturing process or the distribution system. In addition, government agencies and certain commercial users have developed specifications for individual needs (25). In most cases, these specifications closely parallel the CGA grades. 

Have there been any noncompliance reports sent to a government agency within the last year for ... 

Government Agencies Directory," Section 4, Directory and Resource Book. Air and Waste Management Association, Pittsburgh, 1993. 

Aside from private consultants, local, state, or federal government agencies may be able to provide expert assistance or direction in solving lAQ problems. It is particularly important to contact a local or state health department if one suspects that there is a serious building-related illness potentially linked to biological contamination in a building. 

If available government agencies do not have personnel with the appropriate skills to assist in solving your lAQ problem, they may be able to direct you to firms in your area with experience in indoor air quality work. Note that even certified professionals from disciplines closely related to lAQ issues (such as industrial hygienists, ventilation engineers, and toxicologists) may not have the specific... 

OSHA- Occupational Health and Safety Administration The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration, OSHA, is a federal government agency in the U.S. Department of Labor. OSHA s Web site is http //www.osha.gov/. The primary goals of OSHA are to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect the health of America s workers. OSHA employs over 2,000 inspectors to ensure job site safety. OSHA was created by the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act of 1970. While many see OSHA as an intrusive government agency intent on enforcing arcane rules, the fact is that OSHA saves lives. And if that is not enough... 

Computerized information retrieval system that aids the Army and other government agencies in preparing environmental impact statements. 

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