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477 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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(1983) Rubbermaid Incorporated, Wooster, Ohio. (Click to open report) Personal exposure samples and area sampling were conducted for cadmium (7440439), lead (7439921), and chromium (7440473) in the plastics area, formaldehyde (50000) and hydrogen-chloride (7647010) in the wire line area, and ethyl-acetate (141786) and ethyl-alcohol (64175) in the extrusion area of Rubbermaid, Incorporated (SIC-3079) in Wooster, Ohio, on May 19, 1982. The survey was requested by a representative of Local 302 of the United Rubber Workers and by company management on behalf of 1820 e... (Click to show more)Personal exposure samples and area sampling were conducted for cadmium (7440439), lead (7439921), and chromium (7440473) in the plastics area, formaldehyde (50000) and hydrogen-chloride (7647010) in the wire line area, and ethyl-acetate (141786) and ethyl-alcohol (64175) in the extrusion area of Rubbermaid, Incorporated (SIC-3079) in Wooster, Ohio, on May 19, 1982. The survey was requested by a representative of Local 302 of the United Rubber Workers and by company management on behalf of 1820 employees, 59 percent of whom were production workers. The union was concerned about possible exposures to raw materials and thermal decomposition products in the wire line process and in the adjacent printing area. No specific substance was identified that could be considered responsible for any physical symptoms. Odors associated with the processes were noted in the work areas, but no overexposures were found. Color changers were exposed to cadmium in concentrations that exceeded the NIOSH standard of 0.02 milligrams per cubic meter, and efforts were undertaken by the company to reduce exposures. The authors recommend enclosure of vats, access to drinking water, and comfort ventilation in the wire line area. Closed vats, vacuuming or wet mopping, respirators with high efficiency cartridges, changes of work clothes, and periodic medical examinations are recommended, especially for color changers.
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(1983) Russell-Zuhl, Inc., New York City, New York. (Click to open report) An evaluation of airborne asbestos (1332214) was conducted at Russell Zuhl, Inc. (SIC-3281), New York, New York on December 21, 1982. The survey was requested by management to determine asbestos exposures at the storage and work facilities. Bulk sampling of pipe coverings were collected and analyzed for asbestos. Paint chip samples from walls and ceilings were analyzed for lead (7439921) content. Debris from carpet sweepers were also collected and analyzed. Airborne dust samples were collected o... (Click to show more)An evaluation of airborne asbestos (1332214) was conducted at Russell Zuhl, Inc. (SIC-3281), New York, New York on December 21, 1982. The survey was requested by management to determine asbestos exposures at the storage and work facilities. Bulk sampling of pipe coverings were collected and analyzed for asbestos. Paint chip samples from walls and ceilings were analyzed for lead (7439921) content. Debris from carpet sweepers were also collected and analyzed. Airborne dust samples were collected on atomic adsorption filters at a flow rate of 1.5 liters per minute for about 4 hours and analyzed for asbestos content. Pipe insulation material contained approximately 25 percent asbestos. Paint chip samples contained less than the limit of detection of about a 0.1 percent by weight lead dust content. Exposure to epoxy resins, while not a part of the study, was observed in a worker exhibiting dermatitis from repair work exposure. The author concludes that no exposure hazard to asbestos existed. The rug should be replaced or thoroughly cleaned to remove quartz contamination. A respirator is recommended during grinding and polishing petrified wood slabs operations. Protective gloves should be used when handling epoxy resins.
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(1983) San Francisco Newspaper Agency, San Francisco, California. (Click to open report) Environmental samples were analyzed for asbestos (1332214), lead (7439921), paper dust, mineral-oil (8012951) mist, and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons at the San Francisco Newspaper Agency (SIC- 2711) San Francisco, California in August 1979. The survey was requested by the president of the Web Pressmen and Platemakers Local Union Number 4 on behalf of 246 workers to assess exposures to ink mists and paper dusts. Paper samples were analyzed for asbestos. Six ink samples were analyzed for 31 m... (Click to show more)Environmental samples were analyzed for asbestos (1332214), lead (7439921), paper dust, mineral-oil (8012951) mist, and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons at the San Francisco Newspaper Agency (SIC- 2711) San Francisco, California in August 1979. The survey was requested by the president of the Web Pressmen and Platemakers Local Union Number 4 on behalf of 246 workers to assess exposures to ink mists and paper dusts. Paper samples were analyzed for asbestos. Six ink samples were analyzed for 31 metals. One ink was examined for polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons. Air samples were taken for inorganic lead, paper dust, and mineral-oil mist measurements. A respiratory symptom questionnaire was administered. Pulmonary function testing was conducted. No asbestos was found in the paper. Lead was the only metal found in any of the inks at a concentration greater than 1 percent. No polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons were detected. No lead was detected in air samples. Paper dust concentrations were 20 percent or less of the OSHA standards. Oil mist concentrations were 33 percent or less of OSHA standards. Pulmonary function tests revealed no difference between pressmen and comparisons. The authors conclude that no overexposure to lead, asbestos, ink mists, or dust exists. Proper safety precautions are recommended.
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(1983) U.S. Post Office and Courthouse Building, Cincinnati, Ohio. (Click to open report) Air samples were analyzed for lead (7439921) at the indoor pistol range at the Post Office (SIC-9199) building in Cincinnati, Ohio between January and March 1983, and the ventilation systems were evaluated in August 1983. The evaluation was requested by the building manager on behalf of the law enforcement officers who used the range. Two shooters using wad cutter bullets had 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) lead exposures of 67 micrograms per cubic meter (microg/m3). Two shooters using a mix ... (Click to show more)Air samples were analyzed for lead (7439921) at the indoor pistol range at the Post Office (SIC-9199) building in Cincinnati, Ohio between January and March 1983, and the ventilation systems were evaluated in August 1983. The evaluation was requested by the building manager on behalf of the law enforcement officers who used the range. Two shooters using wad cutter bullets had 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) lead exposures of 67 micrograms per cubic meter (microg/m3). Two shooters using a mix of wad cutter and controlled expansion bullets (CEBs) had TWA exposures of 76 and 40microg/m3. Twelve shooters using only CEBs had TWA lead exposures of 6 to 18microg/m3. The current OSHA standard for lead exposure is 50microg/m3 TWA. The ventilation survey showed a down range velocity of approximately 50 feet per minute; however, turbulence around the shooting booths negated the ability of the ventilation system to control lead exposure. The author concludes that the use of wad cutter ammunition causes lead exposure greater than the OSHA standard. He recommends that CEB ammunition be used and ventilation of the range be improved.
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(1983) Westinghouse Electric Corporation, St. Louis, Missouri. (Click to open report) Environmental and breathing zone samples were analyzed for xylene (1330207) hexavalent-chromium (18540299) (Cr-VI), metallic chromium (7440473) (Cr), lead (7439921) (Pb), and zinc (7440666) (Zn) at the Westinghouse Electric Corporation (SIC-3613), St. Louis, Missouri in May 1983. The evaluation was requested because of employee concern about exposure to hazardous chemicals on the paint line. Airborne xylene concentrations ranged from 0.9 to 14 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3). The OSHA standar... (Click to show more)Environmental and breathing zone samples were analyzed for xylene (1330207) hexavalent-chromium (18540299) (Cr-VI), metallic chromium (7440473) (Cr), lead (7439921) (Pb), and zinc (7440666) (Zn) at the Westinghouse Electric Corporation (SIC-3613), St. Louis, Missouri in May 1983. The evaluation was requested because of employee concern about exposure to hazardous chemicals on the paint line. Airborne xylene concentrations ranged from 0.9 to 14 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3). The OSHA standard is 435mg/m3. The air concentration of the metals was: Cr, 0.077 to 0.93mg/m3; and Zn, 0.333 to concentrations ranged up to 0.011mg/m3. The OSHA standard for Cr-VI is 0.1mg/m3 and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists standard for Zn is 5.0mg/m3. Twelve exposed and 11 nonexposed employees were interviewed and urine and serum samples were collected. Urinary methylhippuric-acid (2198643) concentrations were low, indicating low exposure to xylene. Serum samples showed no significant difference in liver function abnormalities between the two groups. The authors conclude a health hazard did not exist on the paint line. They recommend that a program of worker education be instituted and that respirators in the paint shop be carefully maintained.
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(1983) Wyandotte Paint Products Company, Pontiac, Michigan. (Click to open report) Adverse exposures and health effects were investigated in March and October, 1982 at Wyandotte Paint Products Company, (SIC-5198) Pontiac, Michigan. The evaluation was requested by a company representative and a representative of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union after a union sponsored medical evaluation revealed a significant number of health disorders among a large percentage of workers. Work practices and general workplace hygiene were evaluated, and 28 workers completed a medical q... (Click to show more)Adverse exposures and health effects were investigated in March and October, 1982 at Wyandotte Paint Products Company, (SIC-5198) Pontiac, Michigan. The evaluation was requested by a company representative and a representative of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union after a union sponsored medical evaluation revealed a significant number of health disorders among a large percentage of workers. Work practices and general workplace hygiene were evaluated, and 28 workers completed a medical questionnaire. Air samples were collected and analyzed for particulates, metals, methyl- ethyl-ketone (78933) (MEK), and other organic vapors. One kettle cleaner was exposed to MEK concentrations of 628 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3), compared to the OSHA standard of 590mg/m3, and two workers were exposed to lead (7439921) concentrations that exceeded the OSHA 8 hour time weighted average limit of 50 micrograms/m3. Exposures to all other substances were within acceptable limits. Workers reported health problems relating to the skin and eyes. Many reported neurologic effects, and 53 percent had symptoms consistent with solvent poisoning. The authors conclude that a potential exposure hazard exists from lead and MEK. They recommend medical surveillance, personal protective equipment, and improvements in general work practices and workplace hygiene.
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(1982) Caribbean Gulf Refining Corporation, Bayamon, Puerto Rico. (Click to open report) Employee exposures to tetraethyl-lead (78002), hydrogen-sulfide (7783064) (HS), and other refinery contaminants at the Caribbean Gulf Refining Corporation (SIC-2911), Bayamon, Puerto Rico were evaluated. The President of the Union de Trabajadores de la Industria del Petroleo requested the study which was performed in July and October of 1981. The facility employs 325 workers, including 110 production workers. General and personal air samples and health questionnaire information were analyzed. Th... (Click to show more)Employee exposures to tetraethyl-lead (78002), hydrogen-sulfide (7783064) (HS), and other refinery contaminants at the Caribbean Gulf Refining Corporation (SIC-2911), Bayamon, Puerto Rico were evaluated. The President of the Union de Trabajadores de la Industria del Petroleo requested the study which was performed in July and October of 1981. The facility employs 325 workers, including 110 production workers. General and personal air samples and health questionnaire information were analyzed. The highest personal exposures to HS were 10 and 14.3 parts per million (ppm) compared to a NIOSH recommended 10 minute ceiling of 10ppm. Two personal air samples for benzene (71432) exceeded the NIOSH recommended standard of 3.2 milligrams per cubic meter. None of the air samples collected were above the limit of detection for tetraethyl-lead. The health questionnaires revealed statistically significant excess reports of throat and eye irritation. Symptoms of intoxication while at work were reported most frequently among both maintenance and operations workers compared to office workers. The authors conclude that a health hazard to hydrogen-sulfide and benzene existed at the Gulfiner Unit and the Platformer Unit, respectively. Recommendations for maintenance and repairs as well as changes in maintenance equipment are provided.
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(1982) Crane Company, Rogers, Arkansas. (Click to open report) In response to a request from the United Steelworkers of America, Local 7178, an evaluation was made at the Crane Company (SIC-3362), Rogers, Arkansas for possible hazardous working conditions due to employee exposures to lead (7439921), iron-oxide (1309371), zinc- oxide (1314132), silica (7631869) and other dusts. Since engineering changes were due to be made at the facility, this investigation was delayed until these changes were in place. A total of 69 personal breathing zone and general air ... (Click to show more)In response to a request from the United Steelworkers of America, Local 7178, an evaluation was made at the Crane Company (SIC-3362), Rogers, Arkansas for possible hazardous working conditions due to employee exposures to lead (7439921), iron-oxide (1309371), zinc- oxide (1314132), silica (7631869) and other dusts. Since engineering changes were due to be made at the facility, this investigation was delayed until these changes were in place. A total of 69 personal breathing zone and general air samples were collected with the following results: iron/iron-oxide concentrations ranged from 0.02 to 0.24 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3); zinc/zinc-oxide, 0.16 to 4.48mg/m3; particulate matter, 0.7 to 5.7mg/m3; respirable particulates, 0.4 to 3.0mg/m3; and silica, 2.1 to 5.0mg/m3. Of the 14 personal breathing zone samples taken, 12 exceeded the limits for lead. Problems with skin irritation, cough, tiredness and headache occurred more frequently among core/cleaning workers than other workers, and may have been due to formaldehyde (50000) exposure. A prevalence of dry, cracked hands occurred among mold workers as a result of their use of solvents. The authors conclude that a potential health hazard exists for production area workers from lead and silica exposures, for core/cleaning workers from formaldehyde, and for mold workers from skin contact with solvents. The authors recommend improvements in ventilation, housekeeping, and protective measures. Preplacement and periodic physical examinations, including chest x-rays and pulmonary function tests should be administered to workers exposed to silica.
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(1982) Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona. (Click to open report) A health hazard evaluation of heat stress and solvent exposures to workers engaged in preservation servicing of mothballed planes at Davis Monthan Air Force Base (SIC-4582), Tuscon, Arizona was performed. A representative of the American Federation of Government Employees, Local 2924, requested the evaluation. The study was conducted on August 25 through 28, 1981. Area air samples for lead (7439921), chromium (7440473), methyl-ethyl-ketone (78933) (MEK), methylene-chloride (75092) (MCl), and tot... (Click to show more)A health hazard evaluation of heat stress and solvent exposures to workers engaged in preservation servicing of mothballed planes at Davis Monthan Air Force Base (SIC-4582), Tuscon, Arizona was performed. A representative of the American Federation of Government Employees, Local 2924, requested the evaluation. The study was conducted on August 25 through 28, 1981. Area air samples for lead (7439921), chromium (7440473), methyl-ethyl-ketone (78933) (MEK), methylene-chloride (75092) (MCl), and total hydrocarbons were collected, and heat stress was evaluated. Lead samples were below the detection limit of 0.001 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3). Chromium samples peaked at 0.05mg/m3 compared to a NIOSH standard of Total hydrocarbons sample concentrations peaked at 299mg/m3 compared to a NIOSH standard of 525mg/m3. The wet bulb globe temperature always exceeded 26.7 degrees-C by midmorning. Workers reported few symptoms of heat stress although pulse rate and skin temperature were occasionally excessive. The authors conclude that there were no excessive exposures to solvents. However, workers are subjected to a hot environment often exceeding the upper limit for strenuous work. The authors recommend reducing and monitoring heat stress during work.
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(1982) Eaton Corporation, Forrest City, Arkansas. (Click to open report) Environmental exposures and worker health complaints at Eaton Corporation (SIC-3536), Forrest City, Arkansas were investigated. The study was requested by Local 5681 of the United Steel Workers of America and was performed on August 5 and November 18, 1981. The facility employs about 550 workers including 100 machinists who were exposed to cutting fluid in the machine shop. Workers complained of periodic episodes of rashes on their hands and arms. During the initial walk through it was determine... (Click to show more)Environmental exposures and worker health complaints at Eaton Corporation (SIC-3536), Forrest City, Arkansas were investigated. The study was requested by Local 5681 of the United Steel Workers of America and was performed on August 5 and November 18, 1981. The facility employs about 550 workers including 100 machinists who were exposed to cutting fluid in the machine shop. Workers complained of periodic episodes of rashes on their hands and arms. During the initial walk through it was determined that none of the machinists had developed dermatitis since early June when most machines and coolant reservoirs had been cleaned and refilled with new coolant. Air concentrations of lead were below the limit of detection of 3 micrograms per liter. The authors conclude that a health hazard did not exist at the time of the survey. Recommendations to maintain a safe working environment include handling of cutting coolants according to manufacturer's directions.
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