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479 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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(1981) U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service Swanton, Vermont. (Click to open report) Personal and breathing zone air samples were analyzed for lead (7439921) at the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service pistol range (SIC-9999) in Swanton, Vermont, on December 16, 1980. An official from the Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service Regional Office in Burlington, Vermont requested the evaluation for an unspecified number of workers. The time weighted average (TWA) exposure was 0.02 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) for nonlead ammunition, 0.05mg... (Click to show more)Personal and breathing zone air samples were analyzed for lead (7439921) at the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service pistol range (SIC-9999) in Swanton, Vermont, on December 16, 1980. An official from the Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service Regional Office in Burlington, Vermont requested the evaluation for an unspecified number of workers. The time weighted average (TWA) exposure was 0.02 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) for nonlead ammunition, 0.05mg/m3 for nylon jacketed ammunition, and 0.14mg/m3 for regular lead ammunition, compared with the OSHA standard of 0.05mg/m3 for an 8 hour TWA. Total particulate emissions were less than 20 percent of the threshold limit value of 10mg/m3 as recommended by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists. Ventilation measurements indicated that air flow rates varied from 30 to 200 feet per minute across the shooting booths. The author concludes that a health hazard due to lead exposure from the regular and nylon jacketed ammunition existed, and that the ventilation system was inadequate to control this hazard. He recommends the use of a properly designed ventilation system and a vacuum or wet method for cleaning the range.
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(1981) U.S. Border Crossing Stations, El Paso, Texas. (Click to open report) Worker exposures to airborne contaminants and noise were surveyed on August 25 and 26, 1979 at the United States Border Crossing Stations (SIC-4784) in El Paso, Texas. The evaluation was requested by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, on behalf of an unspecified number of inspectors. Noise levels and airborne contaminant concentrations were measured. Preshift and postshift carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) values also were determined. Concentrations o... (Click to show more)Worker exposures to airborne contaminants and noise were surveyed on August 25 and 26, 1979 at the United States Border Crossing Stations (SIC-4784) in El Paso, Texas. The evaluation was requested by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, on behalf of an unspecified number of inspectors. Noise levels and airborne contaminant concentrations were measured. Preshift and postshift carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) values also were determined. Concentrations of carbon-monoxide (630080) (CO) sometimes equalled the OSHA standard of 50 parts per million (ppm). Concentrations of lead (7439921), ozone (10028156), benzene (71432), sulfuric-acid (7664939), particulates, sulfur- dioxide (7446095), and nitrogen-dioxide (10102440) were below respective OSHA standards of 0.05 milligram per cubic meter (mg/cum), 0.1ppm, 32mg/cum ceiling concentration, 10mg/cum, 10mg/cum, 5ppm, and 5ppm ceiling concentration. Noise levels were below the OSHA standard of 90 decibels relative to the A-weighted scale. COHb values increased during the work shift. The authors conclude that a CO hazard exists at these stations. Recommendations are included for maintenance of heating and air conditioning equipment, increasing the distance between vehicles awaiting inspection and the inspection booth, and job rotation periods of 30 minutes.
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(1981) U.S. Border Crossing Stations, Laredo, Texas. (Click for full summary) Worker exposures to airborne contaminants were surveyed on September 29 to October 1, 1979 at United States Border Crossing Stations (SIC- 4784) in Laredo, Texas. The evaluation was requested by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, on behalf of an unspecified number of inspectors. Noise levels and airborne contaminant concentrations were measured, and preshift and postshift carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) values were determined. Concentrations of carb... (Click to show more)Worker exposures to airborne contaminants were surveyed on September 29 to October 1, 1979 at United States Border Crossing Stations (SIC- 4784) in Laredo, Texas. The evaluation was requested by the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, on behalf of an unspecified number of inspectors. Noise levels and airborne contaminant concentrations were measured, and preshift and postshift carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) values were determined. Concentrations of carbon-monoxide (630080), lead (7439921), ozone (10028156), benzene (71432), sulfuric-acid (7664939), particulates, sulfur-dioxide (7446095), and nitrogen- dioxide (10102440) were below respective OSHA standards of 50 parts per million (ppm), 0.05 milligram per cubic meter (mg/cum), 0.1ppm, 32mg/cum ceiling concentration, 10mg/cum, 10mg/cum, 5ppm, and 5ppm ceiling concentration. Noise levels were less than 90 decibels relative to the A-weighted scale COHb values increased during the work shift. The authors conclude that no hazardous exposure exist for the inspectors. Recommendations are included for inspection of the heating and air conditioning equipment at the inspection stations, increasing the distance between vehicles awaiting inspection and the inspection booth, and job rotation periods of 30 minutes.
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(1981) United Parcel Service, Newport, Oregon. (Click to open report) Environmental air samples were analyzed for carbon-monoxide (630080) (CO) and engine exhaust airborne lead (7439921) at United Parcel Service (SIC-4212) in Newport, Oregon, on February 10 and 11, 1981. An unidentified individual requested the evaluation on behalf of two affected workers. Airborne lead samples were all less than the detectable limit of 2 micrograms per cubic meter. CO concentrations ranged from 1 to 30 parts per million (ppm), compared with the OSHA standard of 50ppm. The author ... (Click to show more)Environmental air samples were analyzed for carbon-monoxide (630080) (CO) and engine exhaust airborne lead (7439921) at United Parcel Service (SIC-4212) in Newport, Oregon, on February 10 and 11, 1981. An unidentified individual requested the evaluation on behalf of two affected workers. Airborne lead samples were all less than the detectable limit of 2 micrograms per cubic meter. CO concentrations ranged from 1 to 30 parts per million (ppm), compared with the OSHA standard of 50ppm. The author concludes that a health hazard from CO and lead did not exist at this facility. He recommends several measures for limiting engine running time while inside the building to reduce CO concentrations in the facility.
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(1981) USS Novamont Inc., Florence, Kentucky. (Click to open report) A health hazard evaluation was conducted at USS Novamont, Incorporated (SIC-2821) in Florence, Kentucky on September 24 and October 7, 1980. The evaluation was requested by the International Chemical Workers Union, Local 501. Environmental and blood samples were analyzed to evaluate employee exposure to lead (7439921) in the cracker house during normal operation and during cleaning of the reactor. Of the eight individuals tested, four were exposed to lead concentrations ranging from 0.06 to 0.38... (Click to show more)A health hazard evaluation was conducted at USS Novamont, Incorporated (SIC-2821) in Florence, Kentucky on September 24 and October 7, 1980. The evaluation was requested by the International Chemical Workers Union, Local 501. Environmental and blood samples were analyzed to evaluate employee exposure to lead (7439921) in the cracker house during normal operation and during cleaning of the reactor. Of the eight individuals tested, four were exposed to lead concentrations ranging from 0.06 to 0.38 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/cu m); the OSHA standard is 0.05mg/cu m for an 8 hour time weighted average. The same four employees had blood lead concentrations ranging from 6 to 30 micrograms per 100 milliliters (100ml) blood, well within the 40 micrograms per 100ml limit recommended by OSHA. All operators wore respirators while working. The authors conclude that no health hazard exists at this facility, even though lead exposures sometimes were increased. Personal protective equipment should be used under exposure conditions that cannot be controlled by engineering. General hygienic improvements are recommended in the areas of clothing, personal hygiene and working conditions.
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(1980) A.M.F. Head Division, Boulder, Colorado. (Click to open report) Environmental sampling was conducted and blood samples were collected on March 25, 1980 at the A.M.F. Head Division (SIC-3949) at Boulder, Colorado, to determine employee exposures to toxic concentrations of lead (7439921). An evaluation request came from the health and safety department of A.M.F. Head Division on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. All breathing zone and general room air samples taken for lead were below the laboratory detection limits. Blood lead concentrations of the ... (Click to show more)Environmental sampling was conducted and blood samples were collected on March 25, 1980 at the A.M.F. Head Division (SIC-3949) at Boulder, Colorado, to determine employee exposures to toxic concentrations of lead (7439921). An evaluation request came from the health and safety department of A.M.F. Head Division on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. All breathing zone and general room air samples taken for lead were below the laboratory detection limits. Blood lead concentrations of the three workers in the racketball and tennis racket area were 15, 14, and 16 microgram lead per 100 grams, respectively; these values were well below the hygienic standards of 40 micrograms per 100 milliliters. The author concludes that no lead hazard exists at this facility. He recommends that smoking, eating, and drinking be prohibited in the work area, that workers wash their hands prior to eating or smoking, and that the current good housekeeping practices be continued.
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(1980) Aero Radiator Service, Denver, Colorado. (Click to open report) Personal breathing zone air samples, and blood specimens were collected on August 9, 1979 from radiator repair workers at the Aero Radiator Service (SIC-7539) in Denver, Colorado, to evaluate exposures to lead (7439921). The owner of the repair shop requested the evaluation on behalf an unspecified number of employees. Personal air samples were collected during an 8 hour work shift, and analyzed by atomic absorption spectroscopy. Blood specimens were analyzed for lead and free erythrocyte protop... (Click to show more)Personal breathing zone air samples, and blood specimens were collected on August 9, 1979 from radiator repair workers at the Aero Radiator Service (SIC-7539) in Denver, Colorado, to evaluate exposures to lead (7439921). The owner of the repair shop requested the evaluation on behalf an unspecified number of employees. Personal air samples were collected during an 8 hour work shift, and analyzed by atomic absorption spectroscopy. Blood specimens were analyzed for lead and free erythrocyte protoporphyrin (FEP). Three employees were exposed to airborne lead concentrations of 50 to 70 micrograms per cubic meter; the current OSHA standard is 50 micrograms per cubic meter. The same three employees had blood lead concentrations of 44 to 62 micrograms per 100 milliliter. The OSHA recommended limit is 40 micrograms per 100 milliliter. Two of these three employees had FEP values of 2,427 and 3,790 micrograms per liter of red blood cells. The normal range of FEP is 220 to 870 micrograms per liter of red blood cells. The authors recommend improved housekeeping and personal hygiene habits to reduce lead exposure. Local exhaust ventilation systems should be installed.
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(1980) Alaska Husky Battery Inc., Anchorage, Alaska. (Click for full summary) Environmental and medical surveys were conducted on January 7 and 10, 1980, to evaluate lead (7439921) exposure among employees engaged in the manufacture of lead acid storage batteries at Alaska Husky Battery, Incorporated (SIC-3691) in Anchorage, Alaska. The evaluation was requested by the owner on behalf of the seven affected workers. Blood lead concentrations ranged from 41 to 75 micrograms per deciliter measured at the NIOSH laboratory, and from 39 to 69 micrograms per deciliter measured at... (Click to show more)Environmental and medical surveys were conducted on January 7 and 10, 1980, to evaluate lead (7439921) exposure among employees engaged in the manufacture of lead acid storage batteries at Alaska Husky Battery, Incorporated (SIC-3691) in Anchorage, Alaska. The evaluation was requested by the owner on behalf of the seven affected workers. Blood lead concentrations ranged from 41 to 75 micrograms per deciliter measured at the NIOSH laboratory, and from 39 to 69 micrograms per deciliter measured at a NIOSH contract laboratory exceeding the recommended limit of 40 micrograms per deciliter. Free erythrocyte protoporphyrin concentrations from 2,000 to 11,100 micrograms per liter of red blood cells were well above the normal range of 220 to 870. The 8 hour time weighted average breathing zone air lead on concentrations ranged from 41 to 1,700 (1,700) micrograms per cubic meter. Six of the eight samples exceeded the OSHA standard of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. The four greatest concentrations occurred during the casting operation. The author concludes that employees are exposed to hazardous concentrations of lead dust and fume. He recommends that engineering controls and better work practices be implemented, that appropriate respirators be used, that each work area be vacuumed or washed on a regular basis, that no food, drinks, or cigarettes be consumed in the work area, that a changing room be provided, that protective gloves be used by workers handling the paste, and that blood lead concentrations be monitored monthly.
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(1980) Alaskan Battery Enterprises, Fairbanks, Alaska. (Click to open report) Worker exposure to lead (7439921) (Pb) at Alaskan Battery Enterprises (SIC-3691) in Fairbanks, Alaska were evaluated on January 8 to 10, 1980. An evaluation request came from the owner of the facility on behalf of the employees engaged in the manufacture of lead acid storage batteries. Personal and area air samples were collected, and workers were examined. Breathing zone air concentrations of Pb ranged from 111 to 1053 micrograms per cubic meter. All of the five 8 hour time weighted average atm... (Click to show more)Worker exposure to lead (7439921) (Pb) at Alaskan Battery Enterprises (SIC-3691) in Fairbanks, Alaska were evaluated on January 8 to 10, 1980. An evaluation request came from the owner of the facility on behalf of the employees engaged in the manufacture of lead acid storage batteries. Personal and area air samples were collected, and workers were examined. Breathing zone air concentrations of Pb ranged from 111 to 1053 micrograms per cubic meter. All of the five 8 hour time weighted average atmospheric Pb samples exceeded the OSHA standard of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. General area Pb concentrations ranged from 25 to 129 micrograms per cubic meter. Blood Pb concentrations of 8 employees ranged from 43 to 87 micrograms per deciliter; several were greater than the recommended limit of 50 micrograms per deciliter. Free erythrocyte protoporphyrin was markedly elevated in all cases. The author concludes that a health hazard existed from exposure to Pb dust and fume. They recommend the implementation of engineering controls, respirator usage, personal hygiene and medical monitoring.
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(1980) Baumer Radiator Works, Denver, Colorado. (Click to open report) Environmental samples to measure airborne particulates and lead (7439921), and blood samples to assess lead and free erythrocyte protoporphyrin (FEP) content were taken at the Baumer Radiator Works (SIC-7539) in Denver, Colorado, on August 7, 1979. An evaluation request came from the owner and manager of the facility to determine the hazards from lead fumes and nuisance dust for an unspecified number of employees. One worker and the manager were exposed to airborne lead concentrations of 100 and... (Click to show more)Environmental samples to measure airborne particulates and lead (7439921), and blood samples to assess lead and free erythrocyte protoporphyrin (FEP) content were taken at the Baumer Radiator Works (SIC-7539) in Denver, Colorado, on August 7, 1979. An evaluation request came from the owner and manager of the facility to determine the hazards from lead fumes and nuisance dust for an unspecified number of employees. One worker and the manager were exposed to airborne lead concentrations of 100 and 50 micrograms per cubic meter, respectively. The OSHA standard for lead is 50 micrograms per cubic meter. Blood lead concentrations ranged from 29 to 65 micrograms per 100 milliliters (ml), and FEP concentrations ranged from 926 to 2,212 micrograms per liter of red blood cells. The normal range for blood lead is below 40 micrograms per 100 ml, and for FEP it is 220 to 870 micrograms per liter of red blood cells. Airborne particulate concentrations were below the OSHA standard of 15 milligrams per cubic meter. The author concludes that a health hazard due to lead exposure existed at this facility, and had existed for the past several months. Recommendations resulting from the evaluation include improvements to housekeeping and personal hygiene practices, and use of local exhaust ventilation during the soldering process.
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