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• Fallout shelter
  ...nything within the line of sight to radiation, a significant [[radioactive contamination|hazard]]. A fallout shelter is designed to allow its occupants to minimize ===Climate control===
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• Arc Welding
  ...[[Flux (metallurgy)|flux]] that protects the weld area from oxidation and contamination by producing CO₂ gas during the welding process. The electrode ...i-inert shielding gas flowed around the wire to prevent the weld site from contamination. Constant [[voltage]], [[direct current]] power source is most commonly us
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• Metronidazole
  ...or transmission from infee epidemics of Giardia have developed through the contamination of food by infected food-handlers.
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• Nitrous oxide
  ...Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service, Center for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHEW (NIOSH) Public ...t of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Public
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• Mercury (element)
  Current atmospheric mercury contamination in outdoor urban air is (0.01–0.02&nbsp;µg/m³) indoor concent ...tions of mercury into the environment agreed to install maximum achievable control technologies (MACT). In March 2005 EPA rule<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.e
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• Paracetamol
  ...patients.<ref>[http://www.sign.ac.uk/guidelines/fulltext/106/index.html ''Control of Pain in Adults with Cancer'' Sign Guidelines '''106''' Section 6.1 and 7 ...covery" of paracetamol.<ref name=pmid17227290/> It has been suggested that contamination of paracetamol with [[4-aminophenol]], the substance from which it was synt
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• Datura inoxia
  ...2002)| accessdate = September 30, 2006| publisher = [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|CDC]]}}</ref> ...ium|cotton]], it is a pest in cotton fields. It is also a potential [[seed contamination|seed contaminant]].
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• Polyethylene terephthalate
  ...?doi=b517844b&JournalCode=EM|doi=10.1039/b517844b|format=free access|title=Contamination of Canadian and European bottled waters with antimony from PET containers|y
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• Antimicrobial polymers
  ...e as a means to fight infection, in the food industry to prevent bacterial contamination, and in water sanitation to inhibit the growth of microorganisms in drinkin ...ances that are incorporated into packaging materials can control microbial contamination by reducing the growth
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• Automatic Continuous Online Monitoring of Polymerization Reactions
  ...imization at the bench and pilot plant level and, eventually, for feedback control of full-scale reactors.<ref>{{Cite journal| doi=10.1021/ma0006023 | author= ...logy for the polymer manufacturing industry. The possibility for feedback control in polymerization reactions presents manufacturers with a tool to improve t
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• Particle size distribution
  ...for decades in the Air Pollution Control industry (data used for design of control devices). This technique determines particle size as a function of settlin ...ial in the agricultural industry, as handling of food products can lead to contamination. Photoanalysis equipment and software is currently being used in mining, f
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• Depleted uranium
  ...http://www.cadu.org.uk/news/17.htm#icbuw "MoD Forced to Pay Pension for DU Contamination,"] ''CADU News 17'')</ref> Also, a 2005 [[epidemiology]] review concluded: ...gestion]], and embedded fragments or [[Fragmentation (weaponry)|shrapnel]] contamination. Properties such as phase (e.g. particulate or gaseous), oxidation state (e
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• Building insulation materials
  ...on have been reported. All the widely publicized incidents of serious mold contamination of insulation have involved fiber insulation materials other than cellulose
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• Dust
  ...<ref>http://www.ec.gc.ca/pdb/npri/consultations/2006/Road_Dust_e.cfm</ref> Control of road dust is a significant challenge in urban areas, and also in other s ==Dust control==
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• Oil analysis
  ...rst trucking company to set up an in-house used oil analysis laboratory to control vehicle maintenance costs. In 1960 the first independent commercial oil ana In addition to monitoring oil contamination and wear metals, modern usage of OA includes the analysis of the additives
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• Polyphenyl ether
  ...than migrating away by spreading and forming a new surface. As a result, contamination of other components and equipment, which do not require a lubricant, is avo ...o require radiation resistance. In addition, PPEs demonstrate better wear control and load-carrying ability than mineral oils, especially when used in bearin
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• Total Base Number
  TBN determines how effective the control of acids formed will be during the [[combustion process]]. The higher the T It is covered under ASTM D 664 and refers to the level of acid contamination caused by combustion.
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• Cutting fluid
  ...cancer. These problems result from either toxicity or bacterial or fungal contamination. ...ati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. DHHS
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• Permeable paving
  ...ot be applied at stormwater hot spots due to the potential for groundwater contamination. All contaminated runoff should be prevented from entering municipal storm ...atch block edges and damage surfaces. Sand cannot be used for snow and ice control on perveous asphalt or concrete because it will plug the pores and reduce p
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• Concrete
  ...author = Kosmatka, S.H. | coauthors = Panarese, W.C. | title = Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures | publisher = Portland Cement Association | year = 198 | title = Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies - 6th International Conference
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• Trifluralin
  ...efer. 1997. Environmental fate of trifluralin. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 153: 65-90.</ref>
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• Dry cleaning
  ...3, the [[California]] Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted an airborne toxic control measure (ATCM) to reduce perc emissions from dry cleaning operations. The d ...modern tumble dryers exhausts. This not only contributed to environmental contamination, but also much potentially reusable perc was lost to the atmosphere. Much s
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• Indoor air quality
  ...architecture)|ventilation]] to dilute contaminants, filtration, and source control are the primary methods for improving indoor air quality in most buildings. ...ey are usually cost effective and can greatly reduce or even eliminate the contamination and the associated health risks.
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• Carbon monoxide poisoning
  ...carbon monoxide exposures.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)|title=Houseboat-associated carbon monoxide poisonings ...NEJM199811263392206}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |author=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |title=Deaths from motor-vehicle-related unintentional
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• Blood-borne disease
  A '''blood-borne disease''' is one that can be spread by contamination by [[blood]]. ...infective. ''Blood and Body Fluid precautions'' are a type of [[infection control]] practice that seeks to minimize this sort of disease transmission.
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• Nosocomial infection
  In the [[United States]], the [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] estimates that roughly 1.7 million hospital-associated inf '''United States''': The [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] (CDC) estimates that roughly 1.7 million hospital-associat
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• Asbestos
  ...e web|url=http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts61.html |title=Centre for disease control article on asbestos |publisher=Atsdr.cdc.gov |date= |accessdate=2010-01-12} ...ffects of asbestos dust, but required that the companies maintain complete control over the disclosure of the results.<ref name="Castleman"/>
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• Air safety
  ...in the 1950s by [[airport surveillance radar]] as an aid to [[air traffic control]]. [[VHF omnidirectional range]] (VOR) stations became the predominate mean ...rdia Near-Crash Is One of a Rising Number</ref> Lack of information by the control tower, or delayed instructions, are major factors contributing to accidents
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• Benzene
  ...te web |url=http://www.epa.gov/EPA-AIR/2006/March/Day-29/a2315b.htm |title=Control of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources |publisher=U.S. Environment ...proximately 100,000 different sites which have benzene soil or groundwater contamination. In 2005, the water supply to the city of [[Harbin]] in China with a popula
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• Pesticide poisoning
  A '''pesticide poisoning''' occurs when chemicals intended to control a [[pest (animal)|pest]] affect non-target organisms such as humans, wildli ...target drift, and the general public who are exposed through environmental contamination.<ref name=CD_p767/>
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• Cadmium
  ...hese tools (along with routine tool testing programs to detect any cadmium contamination) from the A-12/SR-71 and U-2 programs, and subsequent aircraft programs usi *Cadmium is used as a barrier to control neutrons in [[nuclear fission]].<ref name="HgCdPb"/>
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• Hexavalent chromium
  {{Main|Hinkley groundwater contamination}} ...ovich was involved again. The Midland groundwater reached higher levels of contamination than in Hinkley with 5250 ppb or 5.25 ppm.<ref>[http://therealnews.com/t/in
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• Lead poisoning
  ...of lead per [[deciliter]] of blood (μg/dL). The US [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] and the [[World Health Organization]] state that a blood l ...name="Ragan09-JAAPA">{{Cite pmid|19697571}}</ref> Causes of environmental contamination include industrial use of lead, such as is found in plants that process lea
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• Lead
  ...eb|url = http://www.lead.org.au/fs/shootingranges.pdf|format = PDF|title = Contamination at Shooting Ranges|first = Corinne|last = Rooney|publisher = The Lead Group ...al base metal of [[organ pipe]]s, mixed with varying amounts of [[tin]] to control the tone of the pipe.<ref>{{cite book|url = http://books.google.com/?id=I0h
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• Pentetic acid
  ...ny other chelating agents, DTPA has been considered for treatment internal contamination from radioactive materials such as [[plutonium]], [[americium]] and other [ ...TPA], a [[fact sheet]] produced by the United States [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]].
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• Sulfuric acid
  ...chamber acid being the acid produced in lead chamber itself (<70% to avoid contamination with [[nitrosylsulfuric acid]]) and tower acid being the acid recovered fro ...the ammonia to be crystallized out as a salt (often brown because of iron contamination) and sold into the agro-chemicals industry.
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• List of phobias
  * [[Mysophobia]] – fear of germs, contamination or dirt. ...eves that he is one of the [[Agent (The Matrix)|Machine agents]] trying to control her.
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• List of dog diseases
  ...s, but the mortality rate is only 5 to 8 percent.<ref>{{cite web | title = Control of Canine Influenza in Dogs: Questions, Answers, and Interim Guidelines ...disease caused by the bacteria ''[[Clostridium tetani]]'' following wound contamination. Dogs are not very susceptible to tetanus. Signs include difficulty opening
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• Cannabis (drug)
  ...r scientific purposes". It also required parties to "exercise an effective control of such a nature as to prevent the illicit international traffic in Indian ...-2007.pdf |title=Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety - Contamination of herbal or 'skunk-type' cannabis with glass beads}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
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• 2003 ricin letters
  ...bt.cdc.gov/agent/ricin/facts.asp Facts About Ricin], ''Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, March 5, 2008, accessed May 5, 2009.</ref> Ricin is easily ...lope at a Postal Facility - South Carolina 2003]", ''[[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]]'', 2005 Preparedness Conference, accessed May 5, 2009.</re
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• 1984 Rajneeshee bioterror attack
  ...dividuals in [[The Dalles, Oregon]], United States, through the deliberate contamination of [[salad bar]]s at ten local restaurants with [[salmonella]]. A leading g Having previously gained political control of [[Antelope, Oregon]], Rajneesh's followers based in nearby [[Rajneeshpur
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• Counter-terrorism
  ...key power facilities when one or more engineers have infiltrated the power control centers, could wreak havoc. ===Command and control===
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• Anthrax hoaxes
  ...cember 2009}}</ref> In response to these hoaxes, the [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|CDC]] released guidance for public health authorities for ha ...f a hoax involving threats of biological, chemical, nuclear or radioactive contamination would face a seven year prison sentence.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tel
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• 2001 anthrax attacks
  ...R-1029 was the parent material of the anthrax spore powder. Ivins had sole control over that flask.<ref>[http://www.justice.gov/amerithrax/docs/amx-investigat ...liberate weaponization of anthrax, but not from any conceivable accidental contamination." <ref name="online.wsj.com">The Wall Street Journal, Jan 24. 2010, "The An
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• Timeline of the 2001 anthrax attacks
  ...guyen's inhalation infection was thought by many to be the result of cross-contamination from the second mailing in October 2001. But looking at the timeline one c ...ed by labs at the local hospital, the state, and the [[Centers for Disease Control]] in Atlanta, all confirming Stevens is dying from anthrax.
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• Anthrax
  ...one case on record, reported in 1942, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<ref name="boston.com">The Boston Globe http://www.boston.c ...one case on record, reported in 1942, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<ref name="boston.com"/>
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• United States raw milk debate
  ...n the United States in the 1890s after the discovery of [[germ theory]] to control the hazards of highly contagious bacterial diseases including [[bovine tube According to the [[Center for Disease Control and Prevention]], more than 300 people in the United States got sick from d
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• Infant formula
  Leading health organizations (e.g. [[Center for Disease Control|US CDC]], [[World Health Organization|WHO]], [[United States Department of | publisher = Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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• Reliability (semiconductor)
  ...ns. Stress factors effecting device reliability include [[gas]], [[dust]], contamination, [[voltage]], [[Electric current|current]] density, [[temperature]], [[humi ...imulation]]), [[timing analysis]], [[temperature]] derating, and [[process control]].
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• Honeywell
  | divisions = [[Honeywell Aerospace]]<br/>Honeywell Automation & Control Solutions<br/>Honeywell Specialty Materials<br/>Honeywell Transportation Sy ...], in 1885 and subsequent innovations in [[electric motor]]s and [[process control]] by '''Minneapolis Heat Regulator Company''' tracing back to 1886. In 1906
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