WATER QUALITY AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT RESOURCES & PAMPHLETS

Hazardous Materials Guidebook

Provides information to understand proper storage, containment, handling, use and disposal of hazardous materials in businesses.

About the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act: A guide to chemical safety in your community.

Provides information on how to use chemicals safely in various communities.

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HANDOUTS

Guidelines for Well Chlorination

Lists seven guidelines for well chlorination.

Infectious Waste Information

Describes infectious waste and explains how the public can dispose of their infectious waste in a safe manner.

Household Hazardous Waste Chart

Describes different types of hazardous waste in the kitchen, bathroom, garage, workshop, and garden.

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GUIDELINE BOOKLETS

Occupational Safety and Health Guidelines for Dry Cleaners

Guidelines for Dry cleaners: Pollution Prevention, Waste Disposal, and NESHAP

Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities: General Recommended Operating and Maintenance Practices for Dry Cleaning Equipment


(Only for use when manufacturers’ information is unavailable)

Leak Detection and Repair Program

PERC Consumption Record Example

Chemical Hygiene Plan Template

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VIDEO TAPES

Hazardous Materials: MSDS: Key to Chemical Hazards The Chemistry of Hazardous Materials

This is an educational video designed to train employees to understand the information contained on a MSDS, the MSDS’ role in the Hazard Communication Program, how to used a MSDS, and how to use descriptive chemical terms appropriately in the workplace.

H2O TV: The Wastewater Video

This video discussed cycles water has taken in the past, present, and future, as well as, the wastewater treatment plant and the processes within the wastewater treatment plant.

S.O.S.: For America's Streams

This video discusses the Isaac Walton League of America and it’s activities to promote water conservation and river protection.

Pointless Pollution: America's Water Crisis

This video discusses water pollution from non-point sources, effects of such pollution on communities, and different practices used in combating non-point source pollution. Educational measures to reduce pollution is also discussed.

H2O TV: The Groundwater Video Adventure

This video discusses groundwater, where it comes from, different sources of pollution, and ways to prevent pollution.

Emergency Management-Medical Disaster Plan

This video discusses the Marion County Emergency Management Disaster and Medical Plan.

Cleaning up Toxics: At Home

This video discusses simple, practical activities that can protect families from toxic chemicals that are commonly found in homes. Safer alternatives are offered to help reduce the use of hazardous products.

Cleaning Up Toxics in Business

This video discusses small business as pollution sources, the types of pollutants these businesses produce, and different activities they can perform to lower or stop their pollution.

The New Safety Profit

This video provides hints on how to prevent injuries, promote healthy and safety-conscious employee attitudes, and stay in compliance with OSHA regulations.

Environmental Awareness For Law Enforcement

It all Adds Up-Taking Action For Clean Water
This video discusses environmental concerns local law enforcement agencies may have concerning hazardous materials and wastes.

The Today Show-

Segments on drinking water and water filters.

Storm System Pollution Control- The City of Fort Worth

This video discusses how storm water runoff causes pollution to surface and ground water, NPDES programs, and how the city of Fort Worth addressed these problems and prevented storm water pollution.

Infectious Waste- A Practical Perspective

This video discusses the complexities of handling, disposing of, and management of medical waste on the federal, state, and local level. Also, how to develop a medical waste management plan is discussed.

Infectious Waste Education

This video discusses education’s role in the handling of medical waste. How to set up a proper educational program is discussed, including the infectious waste management plan, safe operation practices, and the hazardous waste management plan. Training and evaluating is also discussed.

It All Adds Up- Taking Action For Clean Water

This video discusses non point source water pollution, it’s sources (both commercial and residential), results of this pollution, and actions that can be taken to eliminate this pollution.

Introduction to the TVA 1000

This is an instructional video that discusses the operations, maintenance, and capabilities of the TVA 1000 air monitoring instrument.

Interspiro: Spiromatic HPBA

This is an instructional video that covers the safe operation and maintenance of the Interspiro Spiromatic self contained breathing apparatus.

Bloodborne Pathogens in the Workplace: For Healthcare Facilities

This video discusses the OSHA regulations that are designed to protect healthcare workers from blood borne pathogens.

Hazardous Materials: The Chemistry of Hazardous Materials

This is an educational video designed to help employees to work more safely with chemicals, understand the chemical’s properties, understand chemistry terms and concepts, and understand physical and chemical changes that materials may undergo.

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(INDOOR AIR QUALITY)

PAMPHLETS

Radon: You Don't Have To Hold Your Breath

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MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

(INDOOR AIR QUALITY)

VIDEO TAPES

Radon: What Physicians Need To Know

AMA. This video is directed toward physicians discussing general facts about radon. Health effects, sources, how it gets inside the house, and risk factors are discussed.

Radon: What It Is and What You Can Do About It

This video contains general information on radon including risks, sources, and how it enters the house. When and where the problems or radon first arose and testing options are also discussed.

Radon Resistant New Homes: A Public Official's Guide To Reducing Risk

EPA in conjunction with NCS-BCS. This video discusses radon resistant new home construction, as well as, general information on radon.

The Health Hazard In Your Home: Radon Video

American Lung Association-PSA. This video is a PSA encouraging testing your home for radon.

Home Air Care: Indoor Air and Your Health

American Lung Association. This video discusses general information on radon and other indoor air pollutant and to test your house for these substances.

Living Well America: Environmental Update

American Medical Television. This video discusses general information on radon and other indoor air pollutants.

Radon Doesn't Have To Be a Problem

National Association of Home Builders. This video discusses radon resistant new home construction, as well as, general information on radon.

Radon PSA "BABY"

EPA. This video is a PSA encouraging testing your home for radon.

Denial Clinic

This video is a PSA encouraging testing your home for radon.

Indiana Bell Asbestos/Radon Information Tape

This video provides general information on both asbestos and radon.

Asbestos In Your Home: The More You Learn The Safer It Gets

Rhode Island Department of Health. This video discusses what asbestos is, health risks and hazards associated with exposure, and how homeowners can reduce their risk. Safe work practices are also discussed.

Asbestos Hazard Awareness Training

AE, Inc. This video discusses the uses and forms of asbestos, health effects of exposure, different locations of asbestos, recognition of damaged asbestos, and how to properly manage asbestos.

Asbestos: Small-scale, Short Duration Activities Parts 1 and 2

Industrial Training Systems Corporation. This video discusses the history of asbestos, OSHA’s standards and worker safety, and different precautions that should be taken.

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