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HHE Search Results
1060 HHE reports were found based on your search terms. Reports are listed in order of year published with the most recently published reports listed first.
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(1973) Sun Products Corporation, Barberton, Ohio. (Click to open report) Environmental survey of hazards from isocyanates, paint sprays and solvents in a plastics molding plant reveals concentrations of toluene-2,4-diisocyanate (584849) (TDI), toluene (108883), xylene (1330207), and acetone (67641) vapors are within established safe limits. An excess of methyl-ethyl-ketone (78933) (MEK) is found only in the arm rest washing area. Noise levels in excess of established standard are found near rotational casting machines. Recommendations include use of respirators when ... (Click to show more)Environmental survey of hazards from isocyanates, paint sprays and solvents in a plastics molding plant reveals concentrations of toluene-2,4-diisocyanate (584849) (TDI), toluene (108883), xylene (1330207), and acetone (67641) vapors are within established safe limits. An excess of methyl-ethyl-ketone (78933) (MEK) is found only in the arm rest washing area. Noise levels in excess of established standard are found near rotational casting machines. Recommendations include use of respirators when cleaning TDI spills, removing workers with respiratory symptoms from exposure to TDI, yearly chest x-rays and forced vital capacity testing for workers exposed to TDI, local exhaust ventilation, respirators, and protective gloves for workers handling MEK, substitution of a less irritating compound for petroleum naphtha, and ear protectors and audiometric tests for workers on casting machines.
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(1973) The Budd Company, Automotive Division, Clinton, Michigan. (Click to open report) Evaluation of the potential hazards associated with the use of cutting oil coolants utilized in drilling, milling, grinding, and other machining operations in the production of automobile and disc brakes in an automotive company. Eighty air samples are collected and 230 analytical determinations made to complete the survey. Eight hour time-weighted concentrations are given for oil mist, iron (7439896) as iron-oxide (1332372), total dust, 1,1,1-trichloroethane (25323891), tetrachloroethylene (127... (Click to show more)Evaluation of the potential hazards associated with the use of cutting oil coolants utilized in drilling, milling, grinding, and other machining operations in the production of automobile and disc brakes in an automotive company. Eighty air samples are collected and 230 analytical determinations made to complete the survey. Eight hour time-weighted concentrations are given for oil mist, iron (7439896) as iron-oxide (1332372), total dust, 1,1,1-trichloroethane (25323891), tetrachloroethylene (127184), toluene (108883), xylene (95476), and ozone (10028156), as also the toxic effects of the substances. Hazards of physical agents are also given including the effects of noise over 90 decibels, and heat over 80 degrees-F. Recommendations include improvement of ventilation to reduce oil mists in the areas of highest concentrations and dermatitis incidence, wearing of long sleeved shirts with close fitting cuffs and clean uniforms, expansion of the hearing conservation program, audiometric examination, preemployment medical checkups, and elimination of noise at source through engineering controls.
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(1973) Trans-World Airlines, Inc., overhaul base, Kansas City, Missouri. (Click to open report) Environmental survey of waste treatment plant indicating that the levels of substances investigated are not toxic at concentrations found in the worker's environment during normal operations, but are potentially toxic and may result in acute exposures to employees during improper maintenance operations and accidental leaks. Data are given for levels of sulfuric-acid (7664939), chlorine (7782505), sodium-hydroxide (1310732), ferrous-sulfate (7720787), calcium- hydroxide (1305620), acrylic-acid (7... (Click to show more)Environmental survey of waste treatment plant indicating that the levels of substances investigated are not toxic at concentrations found in the worker's environment during normal operations, but are potentially toxic and may result in acute exposures to employees during improper maintenance operations and accidental leaks. Data are given for levels of sulfuric-acid (7664939), chlorine (7782505), sodium-hydroxide (1310732), ferrous-sulfate (7720787), calcium- hydroxide (1305620), acrylic-acid (79107) resin or polyamide- polymer, ferric-chloride (7705080), Fuller's earth, and respirable and total inert dusts and nuisance dusts. Conclusions are based on past acid and caustic burns to employees, and eye, nose, and throat irritation to employees and NIOSH investigators due to chlorine (7782505) leakage. Recommendations include: institution and improvement of operational engineering and maintenance procedures, housekeeping programs, safety practices, and health and safety policies, procedures, and programs, including use of respiratory protection, chemical goggles, buddy system, lock and tag system, and acid-caustic gloves.
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(1973) Union Pacific Railroad, Pocatello, Idaho. (Click to open report) Review of the toxic hazards of acrolein (107028), carbon-monoxide (630080), formaldehyde (50000), nitrogen-dioxide (10102440) and other oxides of nitrogen, sulfur-dioxide (7446095), and nuisance particulates. Topics include sampling methods and procedures, sample location and background information, medical evaluation through questionnaire, spirometry, and chest x-ray. Exposure to all the substances evaluated in the servicing division of the railroad company surveyed is found to be below OSHA st... (Click to show more)Review of the toxic hazards of acrolein (107028), carbon-monoxide (630080), formaldehyde (50000), nitrogen-dioxide (10102440) and other oxides of nitrogen, sulfur-dioxide (7446095), and nuisance particulates. Topics include sampling methods and procedures, sample location and background information, medical evaluation through questionnaire, spirometry, and chest x-ray. Exposure to all the substances evaluated in the servicing division of the railroad company surveyed is found to be below OSHA standards. Eye irritation may occur for short periods depending on the condition of the units. Excessive chronic respiratory disease is considered unlikely. Recommendations include shutting off the engines whenever possible during the servicing period.
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(1972) Asbestos study, Chemical Sealing Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri. (Click to open report) A survey was conducted to determine environmental asbestos (1332214) exposures at Chemical Sealing Corporation (SIC-2891), Kansas City, Missouri, in March 1972. The survey was requested by a manager on behalf of 40 workers. Thirty five breathing zone samples of atmospheric dust were collected on Millipore filters. The Department of Labor emergency standard for asbestos dust exposure was 5 fibers per milliliter no more than 5 microns in length for an 8 hour time weighted exposure. One batch mixer... (Click to show more)A survey was conducted to determine environmental asbestos (1332214) exposures at Chemical Sealing Corporation (SIC-2891), Kansas City, Missouri, in March 1972. The survey was requested by a manager on behalf of 40 workers. Thirty five breathing zone samples of atmospheric dust were collected on Millipore filters. The Department of Labor emergency standard for asbestos dust exposure was 5 fibers per milliliter no more than 5 microns in length for an 8 hour time weighted exposure. One batch mixer was exposed to an asbestos concentration higher than the standard; he wore an approved respirator when loading the mixers. A vacuum cleaner was not available for dust removal. Employees provided and maintained their own work clothes. The lunch room was too close to the work area, and served as an entry to the locker areas. The authors recommend confinement of asbestos mixing using a slurry instead of dry asbestos. Floors and equipment should be vacuumed and vacuums should be available for removing dust from clothing. Coveralls should be provided and maintained by management. A separate entrance should be provided for wash rooms and locker rooms, and the lunch room should be located away from the dust producing areas.
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(1972) Dyna-Con Packaging Corporation, Hamilton, Ohio. (Click to open report) Air samples taken with a hi-volume sampler in the trimsaw and bandsaw areas of a packaging plant indicate total dust concentrations ranging from 22.8 to 29.2 milligrams per cubic meter of air, which are in excess of the established standard of 15 milligrams per cubic meter. Toxic effects of wood and paper dust reportedly include cancer, dermatitis, and respiratory disease, but the etiological agents are not known. Noise level measurements in the plant indicate the need for some type of hearing c... (Click to show more)Air samples taken with a hi-volume sampler in the trimsaw and bandsaw areas of a packaging plant indicate total dust concentrations ranging from 22.8 to 29.2 milligrams per cubic meter of air, which are in excess of the established standard of 15 milligrams per cubic meter. Toxic effects of wood and paper dust reportedly include cancer, dermatitis, and respiratory disease, but the etiological agents are not known. Noise level measurements in the plant indicate the need for some type of hearing conservation program. Local exhaust ventilation with a dust collecting system is recommended for installation on the trimsaw and both bandsaws. Workers should wear approved dust respirators in the trimsaw and bandsaw areas until engineering controls can be installed. Also recommended is an audiometric measurement program and the provision of ear protectors.
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(1972) Empire Detroit Steel Company, New Boston, Ohio. (Click to open report) Evaluation of hazards arising out of exposure to heat, noise, coal tar pitch volatiles, carbon-monoxide (630080), graphite, and coal dust in the coke oven unit, coke plant department, and blast furnace department of a steel company, with report pertaining only to coal tar pitch volatiles and noise measurements. Recommendations include the use of Bureau of Mines approved respirators for pneumoconiosis- producing dust for all persons working in the coke and coal tar pitch areas, rotation of worker... (Click to show more)Evaluation of hazards arising out of exposure to heat, noise, coal tar pitch volatiles, carbon-monoxide (630080), graphite, and coal dust in the coke oven unit, coke plant department, and blast furnace department of a steel company, with report pertaining only to coal tar pitch volatiles and noise measurements. Recommendations include the use of Bureau of Mines approved respirators for pneumoconiosis- producing dust for all persons working in the coke and coal tar pitch areas, rotation of workers on top of coke ovens to prevent heat exhaustion, provision of protective clothing, implementation of engineering controls for reducing noise levels, and provision of protective devices until such controls are effected.
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(1972) Filtering Materials Corporation, Richmond, California. (Click to open report) Environmental survey of asbestos (1332214) dust levels reveals levels of 0.04 to 3.78 fibers per cubic centimeter, within the standard of 5.0 fibers per cubic centimeter. Recommendations to insure maintenance of a safe environment include use of respirators and improved housekeeping in areas where diatomaceous earth is handled, confinement of fiberizer operation to one area with local exhaust ventilation, use of respirators and protective clothing in fiberizer area, institution of a medical surv... (Click to show more)Environmental survey of asbestos (1332214) dust levels reveals levels of 0.04 to 3.78 fibers per cubic centimeter, within the standard of 5.0 fibers per cubic centimeter. Recommendations to insure maintenance of a safe environment include use of respirators and improved housekeeping in areas where diatomaceous earth is handled, confinement of fiberizer operation to one area with local exhaust ventilation, use of respirators and protective clothing in fiberizer area, institution of a medical surveillance program, improved housekeeping, and installation of vacuums for cleaning workers clothes before leaving the plant.
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(1972) Ford Motor Company Rouge Plant, Dearborn, Michigan. (Click for full summary) Respirable coal and coke dust air concentration levels measured on 2 days at an automobile factory using both personnel and general area samplers, exceeded the established coal dust standard to prevent chronic lung diseases characteristic of such dusts. Sound measurement also revealed levels exceeding the noise standards.(Click to show more)Respirable coal and coke dust air concentration levels measured on 2 days at an automobile factory using both personnel and general area samplers, exceeded the established coal dust standard to prevent chronic lung diseases characteristic of such dusts. Sound measurement also revealed levels exceeding the noise standards.
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(1972) Hoerner-Waldorf Corporation, Jefferson, Ohio. (Click to open report) Environmental surveys of the bailing, printing, and corrugation processes are conducted for airborne concentrations of asbestos (1332214) fibers. The asbestos count in the breathing zone of bailing operatives is found to be 2.1 fibers per cubic centimeter while the concentration in the general work area is 0.3 fibers per cubic centimeter. Recommendations include local exhaust ventilation for the printing machine workers, wearing of respirator whenever scrap asbestos is bailed, replacement of air... (Click to show more)Environmental surveys of the bailing, printing, and corrugation processes are conducted for airborne concentrations of asbestos (1332214) fibers. The asbestos count in the breathing zone of bailing operatives is found to be 2.1 fibers per cubic centimeter while the concentration in the general work area is 0.3 fibers per cubic centimeter. Recommendations include local exhaust ventilation for the printing machine workers, wearing of respirator whenever scrap asbestos is bailed, replacement of air hoses by vacuum cleaners, and management's strict adherence to the rules and regulations governing the use and control of asbestos.
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