1. What are the minimum content requirements for a written respiratory protection program according to OSHA? Give some specific examples of how OSHA would have an employer apply these to a specific material in a work environment that contains a very hazardous chemical such as lead dust (i.e. lead is contained in the pigment powders for the paints used in mirror-backing) or some other material with a specific OSHA health standard.
2. Discuss the issue of heat stress and explain acclimatization in terms of its importance for working in a hot environment. Be certain to cover the illnesses involved, the time element, and the physiological aspects of the process.