Essay Homework
a. For many chemicals, the ACGIH TLVs and NIOSH RELs are much more restrictive than existing OSHA PELs. The differences are typically based on the use of more recent scientific data. State your case as to whether employers should use the most restrictive of the PELs, RELs, or TLVs, or if you believe the employer should only have to use the legally enforceable PELs. Please connect your personal experiences or what you have researched regarding this concept.
b. Identify and discuss an event that has been in the media within the last 6 months that involves a chemical adversely impacting the health of humans or the environment. What actions (if any) have been taken to reverse the impact? Has public opinion influenced how the situation has been addressed?
c. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) are four major organizations with a great amount of influence on the industrial hygiene field.
Prepare your essay comparing the missions of each of the four organizations and their influence on the practice of industrial hygiene. Choose one of the organizations, and describe how the passage of the OSH Act of 1970 influenced the foundation of the organization. What is the most significant contribution that your chosen organization has made to worker health and safety?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.