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HHE Search Results
114 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.
Year Published and Title
(1981) Federal Office Building, Cincinnati, Ohio. (Click to open report) Environmental air samples were analyzed for ozone (10028156), carbon- monoxide (630080), carbon-dioxide (124389), formaldehyde (50000), and branched alkanes at the Federal Office Building (SIC-9199) in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 8, 1981. An unidentified individual requested the evaluation on behalf of two affected workers. All ozone, carbon-monoxide, carbon-dioxide, and formaldehyde concentrations were below the limits of detection. Branched alkanes were detected at about 0.2 milligram per cubic m... (Click to show more)Environmental air samples were analyzed for ozone (10028156), carbon- monoxide (630080), carbon-dioxide (124389), formaldehyde (50000), and branched alkanes at the Federal Office Building (SIC-9199) in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 8, 1981. An unidentified individual requested the evaluation on behalf of two affected workers. All ozone, carbon-monoxide, carbon-dioxide, and formaldehyde concentrations were below the limits of detection. Branched alkanes were detected at about 0.2 milligram per cubic meter (mg/m3), more than 1000 times lower than any current occupational health criteria. The authors conclude that a health hazard from airborne contaminants did not exist at this facility. They recommend improved air circulation and the prohibition of smoking by workers while in the computer room.
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(1979) Horizon House Institute for Research and Development, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Click to open report) Environmental and medical evaluations were conducted on February 27 and 28, 1979 at the Horizon House Institute for Research and Development (SIC-8922) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in response to a request from an authorized employee representative to determine a possible hazard to approximately five employees from exposure to unknown odors in the workplace. Direct reading instruments were used to evaluate environmental conditions and to check for airborne contamination from carbon-monoxide (63... (Click to show more)Environmental and medical evaluations were conducted on February 27 and 28, 1979 at the Horizon House Institute for Research and Development (SIC-8922) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in response to a request from an authorized employee representative to determine a possible hazard to approximately five employees from exposure to unknown odors in the workplace. Direct reading instruments were used to evaluate environmental conditions and to check for airborne contamination from carbon-monoxide (630080), carbon-dioxide (124389), oxides of nitrogen, ozone (10028156), and total organic vapors. Each employee was given a non-directive medical questionnaire to complete. No toxic exposures to any of the contaminants were found. The kitchen exhaust was not functioning and was allowing odors to downdraft into the work area, and gas stove pilot lights were emitting a slight gas odor. Relatively high temperatures (80 degrees-F), low relative humidity (approximately 15 percent), and borderline inadequate lighting (45 to 60 footcandles) were observed. Three employees reported adverse health effects. The author concludes that no toxic agents were present to account for the alleged health effects, but environmental conditions could have produced the reported symptoms. The repairing of exhaust ventilation, lowering of room temperatures, use of brighter lighting, and installation of a portable humidifier are recommended by the author.
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(1979) Town Center Associates Building, Rockville, Maryland. (Click to open report) Environmental samples were collected and one employee completed a nondirected medical questionnaire on May 23, 1979 at the second floor of the Town Center Associates Building (SIC-6022) in Rockville, Maryland. The evaluation was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of approximately 35 employees to investigate a complaint of irritations from exposure to what was described as gray fuzz from the heating and cooling vents. Air samples were analyzed for total and respirable particu... (Click to show more)Environmental samples were collected and one employee completed a nondirected medical questionnaire on May 23, 1979 at the second floor of the Town Center Associates Building (SIC-6022) in Rockville, Maryland. The evaluation was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of approximately 35 employees to investigate a complaint of irritations from exposure to what was described as gray fuzz from the heating and cooling vents. Air samples were analyzed for total and respirable particulates, and fibrous-glass (14808607) content. Concentrations of total dust (0.05 milligrams per cubic meter of air (mg/cu M)), respirable dust (0.03 mg/cu m), and fibrous glass (not detectable) were all below OSHA limits (15 mg/cu m, 5 mg/cu m, and 0.01 fibers per cubic centimeter of air, respectively). It is concluded that there was no health hazard present and that the worker who completed the questionnaire had experienced an individual sensitivity to the gray fuzz. Observations are presented concerning potential worker discomfort due to fibrous-glass exposure.
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(1977) Franklin Mint, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania. (Click to open report) Environmental and medical surveys were conducted on January 19, 1977, and April 11 and 12, 1977 to evaluate worker complaints of upper respiratory tract irritation at the Franklin Mint (SIC-3479) in Franklin Center, Pennsylvania. The evaluation was requested by an authorized employee representative on behalf of approximately 30 affected employees. Environmental sampling indicated detectable concentrations of xylene (1330207) and toluene (108883) in the spray paint and lacquer application area, a... (Click to show more)Environmental and medical surveys were conducted on January 19, 1977, and April 11 and 12, 1977 to evaluate worker complaints of upper respiratory tract irritation at the Franklin Mint (SIC-3479) in Franklin Center, Pennsylvania. The evaluation was requested by an authorized employee representative on behalf of approximately 30 affected employees. Environmental sampling indicated detectable concentrations of xylene (1330207) and toluene (108883) in the spray paint and lacquer application area, a faint ozone odor from colight photo engraving equipment, and food odors from the cafeteria. Area air bag and impinger samples indicated that concentrations of 1,1,2- trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane (76131), 1,1,1-trichloroethane (71556) and methanol (67561) were within the acceptable limits. Physical examinations were consistent with the workers' reported symptoms. One incident of irritation coincided with the breakdown of a major ventilation system. Another incident coincided with a week of mandatory overtime and odors emanating from a nearby tarring operation. The authors conclude that no apparent health hazard existed at the time of the evaluation. They suggest that the respiratory conditions may have resulted from exposure to a number of contaminants at low concentrations rather than to one contaminant. The authors recommend that the programs of periodic environmental and health monitoring be continued, and that sudden demands for long periods of mandatory overtime be avoided.
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