Hazards Flashcards

1
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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

A

Gases emitted through liquid/solid substances

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2
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Urea-formaldehyde Foam Insulation (UFFI)

A

Insulation that produces dangerous gases when hardened

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3
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Radon

A

Radioactive under surface causes lung cancer

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4
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)

A

Prior to 1979 industrial and commercial

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5
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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

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Refrigerator coolant, A/C, dehumidifiers

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6
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Carbon Monoxide

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Odorless, colorless gas due to incomplete combustion; fuels such as: wood, oil, natural gas

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7
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Brownfield

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Property w/hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants

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8
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Asbestos

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From insulation, causes severe respiratory issues

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