GLOSSARY

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PEROXIDE

Any of several oxidizing compounds, but usually a reference to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). see _hydrogen peroxide_


PERSONAL PROPERTY

Articles that are moveable and are separate from the structure, e.g., contents.


PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

(PPE) – Specialized clothing or equipment (e.g., gloves, goggles, respirators, hard hats, etc.) worn by workers for protection against a hazard.


PEST

Any form of animal, plant, or terrestrial life that is injurious to health or the environment.


PESTICIDE

A substance intended to control, prevent the growth of, or kill a pest, except for those found on or in humans or animals. Included are insecticides, rodenticides, herbicides, bactericides, fungicides, and virucides.


PH

A symbol for the logarithm of the reciprocal of the hydrogen-ion concentration of an aqueous solution, used to express its acidity or alkalinity. The pH scale ranges from 0-14, with 7 being neutral, above 7 indicating alkalinity (bases), and below 7 acidity.


PHENOL

A caustic, poisonous acid compound (C6H5OH) present in coal tar and wood tar that, in dilute solution, is used as a broad-spectrum disinfectant; includes phenol, resorcinol, the cresols, naphtha?s, and xylenols. Also known as carbolic acid.


PIER

A support column, usually constructed of concrete or masonry, installed to support vertical loads.


PILASTER

A structural pier or pillar built in or added to a wall to provide stiffness or strength. Also a decorative device, often with a capital and base, flanking doorways, entrances, and fireplace mantles.


PLAIN SAWED

Lumber cut in parallel slabs tangential to the grain. Viewed from the end, the annual rings form angles of less than 45-deg.