Development of workplace guidelines for emerging energy technologies

The Center for Assessment of Chemical and Physical Hazards (CACPH) has been established to facilitate timely development of interim exposure guidelines for chemical and physical occupational and environmental hazards which are uniquely associated with activities of the Department of Energy. CACPH has been staffed and equipped to respond to the changing and demanding needs often associated with emerging energy technologies such as coal conversion, oil shale, solar (photovoltaic), geothermal and wind. These guidelines are essential to health and safety professionals responsible for assessment and control of workplace hazards. A system has been developed which utilizes the expertise and experience of reputable scientists to ensure that the guidelines generated represent sound science. Additionally, a pool of consultants from industry, labor, academia, and government has been established to provide independent review.