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Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills Safety and Health Topics:
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills

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Working in pulp, paper, or paperboard mills is very dangerous due to massive weights and falling, rolling, and/or sliding pulpwood loads. Workers may be struck by loads, crushed by loads, or suffer lacerations from the misuse of equipment, particularly when machines are used improperly or without proper safeguards. The following questions link to resources that provide safety and health information relevant to pulp, paper, and paperboard mills.

OSHA Standards What OSHA standards apply?
Standards | Directives | Interpretations and Compliance Letters
Hazards and Solutions What are the hazards and possible solutions in pulp and paper mills?
Hazard Recognition | Possible Solutions
Additional Information Where can I find additional information?
Related Safety and Health Topics | Additional Resources

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OSHA eTools
  • Respiratory Protection eToolRespiratory Protection eTool. OSHA (1998, October). The primary focus of this eTool is to provide information on the development of respirator cartridge change schedules.  However, it also addresses respirator selection, and other requirements of the standard. This eTool is also available as a downloadable file.



 
 
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