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HHE Search Results
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.
Year Published and Title
(1982) Xomox Corporation, Cincinnati, Ohio. (Click to open report) A request from the safety coordinator of the Xomox Corporation (SIC- 3494) Cincinnati, Ohio to determine lead (7439921) exposure in the paint spray booth at the facility was received. The study was conducted on October 14, 1981. The two paint spray operators were exposed to airborne lead in concentrations ranging from 10 to 80 micrograms per cubic meter (microg/m3) compared to an OSHA standard of 50microg/m3. These employees had blood lead concentrations below 30 micrograms per 100 milliliters (... (Click to show more)A request from the safety coordinator of the Xomox Corporation (SIC- 3494) Cincinnati, Ohio to determine lead (7439921) exposure in the paint spray booth at the facility was received. The study was conducted on October 14, 1981. The two paint spray operators were exposed to airborne lead in concentrations ranging from 10 to 80 micrograms per cubic meter (microg/m3) compared to an OSHA standard of 50microg/m3. These employees had blood lead concentrations below 30 micrograms per 100 milliliters (microg/100ml) of blood compared to a normal upper limit of 40microg/100ml. Analysis of personal air samples for hexavalent-chromium (7440473) ranged from less than detectable to 0.38microg/m3 compared to an OSHA standard of 100microg/m3. The operators wore NIOSH approved high efficiency air purifying respirators for airborne lead while performing their duties. Neither paint spray operator reported health problems. The author concludes that one operator was exposed to airborne concentrations of inorganic lead above recommended standards. However, blood lead values were within current guidelines for both workers.
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(1981) Alaska Smelting & Refining Company, Wisilla, Alaska. (Click to open report) Environmental air sampling was conducted and medical evaluations performed to determine employee exposures to lead (7439921), silver (7440224), dust, and other contaminants at the Alaska Smelting and Refining Company (SIC-3339) in Wisilla, Alaska on April 28 to May 1, 1981. Management requested the evaluation on behalf of two workers. Four of six 12 hour breathing zone air samples exceeded the NIOSH standard for lead of 50 micrograms per cubic meter and ranged from 5 to 295 micrograms per cubic ... (Click to show more)Environmental air sampling was conducted and medical evaluations performed to determine employee exposures to lead (7439921), silver (7440224), dust, and other contaminants at the Alaska Smelting and Refining Company (SIC-3339) in Wisilla, Alaska on April 28 to May 1, 1981. Management requested the evaluation on behalf of two workers. Four of six 12 hour breathing zone air samples exceeded the NIOSH standard for lead of 50 micrograms per cubic meter and ranged from 5 to 295 micrograms per cubic meter. Five of seven 12 hour breathing zone samples and one 2 hour sample exceeded the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists standard for silver of 10 micrograms per cubic meter. All iron-oxide fume, nitric-acid (7697372), nitrogen-dioxide (10102440), sulfur-dioxide (7446095), and sulfuric-acid (7664939) concentrations were substantially below the applicable evaluation criteria. Blood lead and free erythrocyte protoporphyrin results were all within acceptable limits. The author concludes that a health hazard due to lead and silver existed at this facility. He recommends the use of local ventilation systems, use of respirators, appropriate cleanup procedures, and medical monitoring of exposed workers.
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(1981) American Standard, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky. (Click to open report) Personal and environmental air samples were analyzed for metal fumes, respirable dust and silica (7631869), carbon-monoxide (630080), and environmental temperatures were measured at American Standard, Incorporated (SIC-3479) in Louisville, Kentucky on July 14 to 16 and September 22 to 24, 1980. In addition, medical questionnaires were administered and blood lead (7439921) concentrations were analyzed. The potential threat of Legionnaires Disease was also stressed. An authorized employee represen... (Click to show more)Personal and environmental air samples were analyzed for metal fumes, respirable dust and silica (7631869), carbon-monoxide (630080), and environmental temperatures were measured at American Standard, Incorporated (SIC-3479) in Louisville, Kentucky on July 14 to 16 and September 22 to 24, 1980. In addition, medical questionnaires were administered and blood lead (7439921) concentrations were analyzed. The potential threat of Legionnaires Disease was also stressed. An authorized employee representative requested the evaluation of behalf of an unspecified number of workers. Atmospheric lead concentrations ranged from 26 to 162 micrograms per cubic meter, compared with the NIOSH recommended standard of 50 micrograms per cubic meter as an eight hour time weighted average. Carbon-monoxide and silica concentrations were not found in toxic concentrations. Heat stress measurements with a wet bulb globe thermometer (WBGT) ranged from 86 degrees F to 102 degrees F WBGT. The NIOSH recommended criteria for occupational exposure to hot environments requires that certain work practices be initiated when the exposure is continuous for one hour and the time weighted average WBGT exceeds 79 degrees F for men or 76 degrees F for women. The clinical presentation of employee symptoms was not typical of Legionellosis. Eight enamelers had blood lead concentrations greater than 39 micrograms per milliliter. The 116 other employees all had blood lead concentrations below 40 micrograms per milliliter, considered the upper limit of normal. The authors conclude that the principle cause of employee symptoms was the extremely hot working environment, and that elevated atmospheric lead concentrations, contributed to increasing blood lead in some enamelers. They recommend several measures to reduce heat stress, a reduction of dust concentrations, implementation of good housekeeping, and medical monitoring of affected workers.
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(1981) ASARCO, Inc., Hayden, Arizona. (Click to open report) Worker exposures to arsenic (7440382) (As), cadmium (7440439) (Cd), copper (7440508) (Cu), lead (7439921) (Pb) and sulfur-dioxide (7446095) (SO2) were surveyed at ASARCO, Incorporated (SIC-3331) in Hayden, Arizona on April 23 and 24, 1980. The evaluation was requested by an authorized representative of the United Steel Workers, Local 886, on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. Personal and area air samples were collected in the pug mill department, and workers were tested for blood Pb an... (Click to show more)Worker exposures to arsenic (7440382) (As), cadmium (7440439) (Cd), copper (7440508) (Cu), lead (7439921) (Pb) and sulfur-dioxide (7446095) (SO2) were surveyed at ASARCO, Incorporated (SIC-3331) in Hayden, Arizona on April 23 and 24, 1980. The evaluation was requested by an authorized representative of the United Steel Workers, Local 886, on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. Personal and area air samples were collected in the pug mill department, and workers were tested for blood Pb and urinary As concentrations. All four personal samples for As exceeded the OSHA standard of 10 micrograms per cubic meter, one sample exceeded the Cu dust standard of 1 milligram per cubic meter (mg/cu m), and one sample exceeded the Pb standard of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. Exposures to Cd fume, Cd dust, and SO2 were below the respective OSHA standard of 0.2mg/cu m, 1.0mg/cu m, and 5 parts per million. One worker had a urinary As concentration that exceeded 100 micrograms per liter, and two others had urinary As concentrations greater than 50 micrograms per 100 milliliters. The authors conclude that no excessive Pb exposure exists, but one worker may be exposed to hazardous As concentrations. They recommend that OSHA regulations regarding exposures to As and Pb be consulted, equipment be properly maintained, ventilation be provided, urine sampling be conducted periodically, and workers be educated about the health hazards related to As and Pb.
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(1981) Bethlehem Steel, Buffalo, New York. (Click to open report) Environmental and personal air sampling were conducted, and blood specimens were collected during February and December, 1980 at the Bethlehem Steel Facility (SIC-3325), in Buffalo, New York, to determine employee exposures to lead (7439921), nickel (7440020), chromium (7440473), manganese (7439965), respirable and total particulates, carbon-monoxide (630080), and nickel-carbonyl (12612554). A representative of the United Steelworkers of America, Local 2603, requested the evaluation on behalf of... (Click to show more)Environmental and personal air sampling were conducted, and blood specimens were collected during February and December, 1980 at the Bethlehem Steel Facility (SIC-3325), in Buffalo, New York, to determine employee exposures to lead (7439921), nickel (7440020), chromium (7440473), manganese (7439965), respirable and total particulates, carbon-monoxide (630080), and nickel-carbonyl (12612554). A representative of the United Steelworkers of America, Local 2603, requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 66 workers in the 13 inch bar rolling mill. All sampled air concentrations for lead, nickel, chromium, manganese, nickel- carbonyl, carbon-monoxide, and respirable and total particulates were below the respective recommended OSHA standards of 0.05, 1.0, 1.0, 5.0, 0.001, 55, 5.0, and 15.0 milligrams per cubic meter. The highest average blood lead concentration was 33.4 micrograms per deciliter, which was below the 40 microgram per deciliter recommended limit. Erythrocyte protoporphyrin concentrations were not indicative of lead poisoning. The authors conclude that a health hazard from airborne metals, particulates, and carbon- monoxide does not exist at this facility. They recommend followup environmental monitoring at the scrap burner and discontinuation of the practice of burning trash in the bar mill.
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(1981) Copper Division, Southwire Company, Inc., Carrollton, Georgia. (Click to open report) A health hazard evaluation was conducted at the Copper Division of Southwire Company, Incorporated (SIC-3340) in Carrollton, Georgia on October 2 to 11, 1978. The evaluation was requested by an authorized employee representative to determine if employees were being exposed to toxic concentrations of chemicals. Personal and area air samples were monitored. Medical evaluations of 293 of the 300 employees included interviews, questionnaires, blood tests and neurological examinations. Lead (7439921)... (Click to show more)A health hazard evaluation was conducted at the Copper Division of Southwire Company, Incorporated (SIC-3340) in Carrollton, Georgia on October 2 to 11, 1978. The evaluation was requested by an authorized employee representative to determine if employees were being exposed to toxic concentrations of chemicals. Personal and area air samples were monitored. Medical evaluations of 293 of the 300 employees included interviews, questionnaires, blood tests and neurological examinations. Lead (7439921) concentrations in 10 of 47 personal air samples exceeded the previous OSHA standard of 200 micrograms per cubic meter; 37 exceeded the new OSHA standard of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. Copper (7440508) dusts in all 13 samples tested exceeded the OSHA standard of 1000 micrograms per cubic meter. Arsenic (7440382) concentrations in 2 of 10 samples tested exceeded the NIOSH recommended standard of 2 micrograms per cubic meter. Nickel (7440020) in 5 of 47 samples tested exceeded the NIOSH recommended standard of 15 micrograms per cubic meter. Cadmium (7440439) concentrations in 1 of 47 samples tested exceeded the NIOSH recommended standard of 40 micrograms per cubic meter. Medical evaluations revealed an increased prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms, weakness, fatigue, hand tremor, joint pain, throat pain and respiratory symptoms in employees working in dusty areas. The observed increases in blood pressure, Achilles tendon reflex and blood lead, copper, or zinc were not associated with metal dust exposure. The authors conclude that a serious hazard exists due to exposure to airborne metallic dust. They recommend engineering methods for metallic dust control, use of fume respirators when necessary, use of special clothing, and improved work practices.
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(1981) Exxon Chemical Company, Pottsville, Pennsylvania. (Click to open report) Worker exposures to various chemicals were surveyed on June 12 and 13 and December 5, 1979 and in March, 1980 at Exxon Chemical (SIC- 3079) in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The evaluation was requested by a representative of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. Air and bulk samples were collected, and 80 workers completed medical questionnaires along with blood lead (7439921) and urinary chromium (7440473) tests. Environmental and bu... (Click to show more)Worker exposures to various chemicals were surveyed on June 12 and 13 and December 5, 1979 and in March, 1980 at Exxon Chemical (SIC- 3079) in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The evaluation was requested by a representative of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. Air and bulk samples were collected, and 80 workers completed medical questionnaires along with blood lead (7439921) and urinary chromium (7440473) tests. Environmental and bulk sample concentrations of ozone (10028156), lead-chromate (7758976), acetic- acid (64197), hydrocarbons, total dust, 2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol, lead, and chromium, butane (106978), pentane (109660), and n-hexane (110543) were either not detectable or were within acceptable limits. Blood lead and urinary chromium concentrations were less than 40 micrograms per 100 milliliters and less than 350 nanograms per milliliter, respectively. The authors conclude that no hazardous exposures exist at this facility. They recommend medical monitoring, provision of showers and changing rooms, prohibition of smoking, eating, and drinking in areas of chemical use, and reevaluation of the ventilation system for the blown film machine.
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(1981) Federal Reserve Bank, Cincinnati, Ohio. (Click to open report) Personal breathing zone and area samples were analyzed for lead (7439921) at the Federal Reserve Bank indoor firing range in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 10, 1980. The evaluation was requested by the management on behalf of approximately 25 affected security guards. Inorganic lead concentrations ranged from 3.4 to 12 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/cu m) while firing standard 148 grain ammunition. Exposures ranged in duration from 7 to 10 minutes. Corresponding 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) ... (Click to show more)Personal breathing zone and area samples were analyzed for lead (7439921) at the Federal Reserve Bank indoor firing range in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 10, 1980. The evaluation was requested by the management on behalf of approximately 25 affected security guards. Inorganic lead concentrations ranged from 3.4 to 12 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/cu m) while firing standard 148 grain ammunition. Exposures ranged in duration from 7 to 10 minutes. Corresponding 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) concentrations of lead in the shooters' breathing zones ranged from 0.05 to 0.25mg/cu m, with a mean of 0.16mg/cu m, compared with the OSHA 8 hour TWA exposure standard for inorganic lead of 0.05mg/cu m. Significant reductions in airborne lead occurred when 100 grain zinc ammunition was used during shooting practice. Ventilation in the shooting ranges was inadequate, with erratic and turbulent air flow at the firing line. Air velocities ranged from nondetectable to 200 feet per minute (fpm) compared to the NIOSH recommendations of a uniform air flow of 50 to 75fpm at the firing line. The author concludes that a hazard from lead exposure did exist at the firing range. He recommends that nonlead ammunition be used at the range and that the ventilation be modified to increase and more evenly distribute the air flow.
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(1981) Ford Motor Company, San Jose, California. (Click to open report) Environmental and personal air samples were analyzed for diacetone- alcohol (123422), butylacetate (123864), xylene (1330207), toluene (108883), methyl-ethyl-ketone (78933), acetone (67641), and dichloromethane (75092), welding fumes, manganese (7439965), chromium (7440473), copper (7440508), arsenic (7440382), and lead (7439921) at the Ford Motor Company (SIC-3710), in San Jose, California, during June and July, 1980. Ventilation systems were also evaluated. An authorized representative of the ... (Click to show more)Environmental and personal air samples were analyzed for diacetone- alcohol (123422), butylacetate (123864), xylene (1330207), toluene (108883), methyl-ethyl-ketone (78933), acetone (67641), and dichloromethane (75092), welding fumes, manganese (7439965), chromium (7440473), copper (7440508), arsenic (7440382), and lead (7439921) at the Ford Motor Company (SIC-3710), in San Jose, California, during June and July, 1980. Ventilation systems were also evaluated. An authorized representative of the Ford Motor Company requested the evaluation on behalf of an unspecified number of workers in the fine wire weld booth, the lead application area, and the oil house and paint mixing area. No samples for any of the tested substances exceeded relevant OSHA standards. A few workers in the oil house had dermatological disorders on the arms and face. Ventilation systems appeared adequate. The author concludes that a health hazard to airborne chemicals does not exist at this facility, although some workers in the oil house have chemical related skin irritations. He recommends that workers in the oil house be provided with gloves and barrier or protective creams.
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(1981) Golden Gate Bridge District, San Francisco, California. (Click to open report) Environmental sampling data and noise measurements data were reviewed, and blood specimens were collected on August 6, and 16, 1980, at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, to determine employee exposures to lead (7439921), crystalline silica (7631869), and noise. A representative of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Painters Local 4, requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 30 workers. Previous air samples revealed lead concentrations about ... (Click to show more)Environmental sampling data and noise measurements data were reviewed, and blood specimens were collected on August 6, and 16, 1980, at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, to determine employee exposures to lead (7439921), crystalline silica (7631869), and noise. A representative of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Painters Local 4, requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 30 workers. Previous air samples revealed lead concentrations about 100 times the OSHA standard of 0.05 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/cum). One sample for crystalline silica was 2.74mg/cum, compared with the CAL/OSHA calculated standard of 2.73mg/cum. A previous audiometric screening indicated occupational hearing loss among 38 percent of those tested. All blood lead concentrations were below the NIOSH recommended limit for occupationally exposed workers of 40 micrograms per deciliter. Lung function test revealed no restrictive disease, and the four cases of mild obstructive disease that were discovered had normal chest X-rays of the 29 subjects X- rayed, four abnormal individuals were identified but none of the abnormalities were indicative of silica related disease. The authors conclude that there was no lead or silica related hazards, although a significant amount of occupational hearing loss was noted. They recommend medical monitoring of workers exposed to lead, crystalline silica, and excessive noise levels, implementation of a noise control program, workers education, and use of double lens air hoods.
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