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The Cornell University Formaldehyde Program is intended to establish who may be at risk for exposure to formaldehyde and provide education and resources for the safe handling of formaldehyde. This program is in compliance with The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Formaldehyde Standard 29 CFR 1910.1048.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires that all employers establish and maintain a program to evaluate and communicate the hazards of chemicals in the workplace. This document establishes how Cornell University meets the OSHA HAZCOM Standard requirements.

The Hearing Conservation Program is to provide guidance for protecting Cornell University employees from long-term hearing loss associated with noise levels in the workplace.

This procedure reviews the proper response to the disturbance of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) or Presumed Asbestos Containing Material (PACM).

The objectives of this standard procedure include the following: to maintain indoor air quality within acceptable levels according to ASHRAE and OSHA guidelines; and to respond to indoor quality concerns effectively and to make recommendations for improvement.