The following acronyms are used in the standards of practice and sample programs. If you find an acronym that is not defined, please let us know.
ACGIH
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American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
ANSI
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American National Standards Institute
BRC
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Bureau of Radiation Control
CEO
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Chief Executive Officer
CFR
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Code of Federal Regulations
DSHS
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Texas Department of State Health Services
EPA
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Environmental Protection Agency
HVAC
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Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
IAQ
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Indoor Air Quality
MSDS
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Material Safety Data Sheet
MSHA
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Mine Safety and Health Administration
NFPA
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National Fire Protection Association
NIH
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National Institutes of Health
NIOSH
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OEL
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Occupational Exposure Limit
OSHA
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL
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Permissible Exposure Limit
PPE
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Personal Protective Equipment
REL
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Recommended Exposure Limit
RPD
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Respiratory Protection Devices
TAC
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Texas Administrative Code
TCEQ
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
TLV
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Threshold Limit Value