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OSHA, American Chemistry Council Align to Protect Workers From Hazardous Chemical Exposure

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) established a two-year alliance to raise awareness of how workers are exposed to diisocyantes, and promote safe practices for their use in the polyurethane industry. Isocyanates are raw materials used to make polyurethane products, such as insulation, car seats, foam mattresses, shoes, and adhesives. Exposure to isocyanates can cause irritation of the skin and mucous membranes, chest tightness, a...

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