PAM 40-8 — Occupational Health Guidelines For The Evaluation And Control Of Occupational Exposure To Nerve Agents Ga, Gb, Gd, And Vx
PAM 40-8 governs occupational health evaluation and control for exposure to nerve agents GA, GB, GD, and VX.
- Publication number: PAM 40-8
- Title: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR THE EVALUATION AND CONTROL OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO NERVE AGENTS GA, GB, GD, AND VX
- Date: 12/04/1990
- Proponent: TSG
- Status: ACTIVE
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It covers exposure limits, hygiene, respiratory protection, exposure monitoring, examination documentation, and medical surveillance. It requires medical evaluations, protective practices, training, and occupational health records.
Topics covered
- Nerve agent exposure limits
- Respiratory protection
- Qualitative protective mask fit testing
- Hygiene practices and facilities
- Exposure monitoring
- Medical surveillance examinations
- Cholinesterase activity determinations