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474 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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(1977) Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana. (Click to open report) A health hazard evaluation was carried out at the slab yard of Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana. Eight workers were employed at this slab yard during each shift, with three shifts per day. Samples of breathing zone air and area air were analyzed for respirable crystalline silica (14808607) and total respirable particulate matter. Measurements were also taken of sulfur-dioxide (7446095) and metallic fumes and dusts. Total respirable particulates were below the recommended limits an... (Click to show more)A health hazard evaluation was carried out at the slab yard of Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana. Eight workers were employed at this slab yard during each shift, with three shifts per day. Samples of breathing zone air and area air were analyzed for respirable crystalline silica (14808607) and total respirable particulate matter. Measurements were also taken of sulfur-dioxide (7446095) and metallic fumes and dusts. Total respirable particulates were below the recommended limits and no detectable quantities of quartz or cristobalite were found. Airborne breathing zone concentrations of iron-oxide (1309371) ranged from 0.1 to 1.6mg/m3; of lead (7439921) from 0.003 to 0.006mg/m3; of manganese (7439965), 0.003 to 0.012mg/m3; and of copper (7440508), (0.002 to 7.0 to 10.0 parts per million (ppm); sulfur-dioxide, 0.5 to 10.0ppm; and nitrogen-dioxide (10102440), not detectable to 0.50ppm. Symptoms among the workers included cough, expectoration of dust daily, sinus difficulty, and dry mouth. Recommendations were offered concerning medical examinations and testing, respirator use, monitoring of sulfur-dioxide levels in crane cabs, installation of louvers along the south wall of the slab yard, monitoring of high carbon steel slab production, and monitoring of number 6 crude oil for benzene (71432).
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(1977) Keystone Resources, Custom Recovery Division, Mars, Pennsylvania. (Click to open report) Environmental and medical surveys were conducted on April 19 and 20, 1977, to evaluate employee exposures to lead (7439921) at the Keystone Resources (SIC-5093), Custom Recovery Division in Mars, Pennsylvania. The evaluation was requested by an authorized employee representative on behalf of the 53 employees. Blood lead analyses of 37 workers revealed that 19 were below 40 micrograms per deciliter and 18 were in the 40 to 60 micrograms per deciliter range. Analysis of 34 urine specimens revealed... (Click to show more)Environmental and medical surveys were conducted on April 19 and 20, 1977, to evaluate employee exposures to lead (7439921) at the Keystone Resources (SIC-5093), Custom Recovery Division in Mars, Pennsylvania. The evaluation was requested by an authorized employee representative on behalf of the 53 employees. Blood lead analyses of 37 workers revealed that 19 were below 40 micrograms per deciliter and 18 were in the 40 to 60 micrograms per deciliter range. Analysis of 34 urine specimens revealed that 15 were above 100 micrograms per liter. Sixteen of the 37 blood samples had a free erythrocyte protoporphyrin value greater than 300 micrograms per 100 milliliters of erythrocytes. Several cases of elevated blood urea nitrogen and creatinine concentrations were reported. Air sampling for lead showed decreasing lead concentrations with time. The authors conclude that a lead intoxication problem did not currently exist, but one probably did exist in the past. The authors recommend that the company closely follow their own lead safety program for employee health, including medical surveillance, good work practices, environmental monitoring and maintenance of ventilation systems.
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(1977) New York State Police Scientific Laboratories. (Click for full summary) A Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance survey was conducted by NIOSH on May 2-5, 1977, at the New York State Police Scientific Laboratories (SIC-8071), Albany, New York. The survey was prompted by a request from the management to determine whether exposure to laboratory chemicals were such as to adversely affect the health of the approximately 50 laboratory workers. Based on air sampling and work practice observations, it was determined that the levels of acetone (67641), ammonia (7664417)... (Click to show more)A Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance survey was conducted by NIOSH on May 2-5, 1977, at the New York State Police Scientific Laboratories (SIC-8071), Albany, New York. The survey was prompted by a request from the management to determine whether exposure to laboratory chemicals were such as to adversely affect the health of the approximately 50 laboratory workers. Based on air sampling and work practice observations, it was determined that the levels of acetone (67641), ammonia (7664417), benzene (71432), 1,2- dichloroethane (107062), and ethyl-acetate (141786) in the air were below potentially toxic concentrations, while the concentration of chloroform was potentially toxic. Swipe samples for inorganic lead (7439976) indicated that there was lead contamination throughout the weapon testing area. Ventilation measurements revealed that the laboratory had inadequate exhaust ventilation for control of toxic chemicals. Recommendations are made for controlling toxic materials in the laboratories.
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(1977) Port of Duluth-Superior Grain Elevators, Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin. (Click to open report) A health hazard evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH at the grain elevators (SIC-4221) in the Port of Duluth-Superior in 1975-76, following a request by an authorized workers' representative alleging illness and complaints from a large number of workers due to chemicals and high dust levels. Elevator breathing zone exposures to chemical fumigants were nearly nonexistent; only trace of carbon-tetrachloride (56235) were detected at five of the elevators surveyed. Some elevator workers w... (Click to show more)A health hazard evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH at the grain elevators (SIC-4221) in the Port of Duluth-Superior in 1975-76, following a request by an authorized workers' representative alleging illness and complaints from a large number of workers due to chemicals and high dust levels. Elevator breathing zone exposures to chemical fumigants were nearly nonexistent; only trace of carbon-tetrachloride (56235) were detected at five of the elevators surveyed. Some elevator workers were exposed to airborne total grain dust at levels exceeding the OSHA nuisance dust standards. Symptoms of eye irritation were reported by a few workers presumably due to excessive dust exposures during the survey. Extensive medical evaluation of the 307 exposed workers lead to the conclusion that the working environment in the grain elevators has caused acute respiratory, eye and nasal symptoms as determined by history from workers and personal observation. Long term effects were also noted by history and respiratory function tests. Smokers were more affected than nonsmokers, but nonsmokers also had a higher incidence of such problems than the general population. A high frequency of skin reactivity to intradermal injection of insect and flax antigen was found among workers; significant correlation with wheezing upon exposure to grain dust and respiratory function abnormalities was also found. Recommendation are made to provide for worker protection, surveillance, and health maintenance.
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(1977) Republic Lead Burning and Equipment Company Cleveland, Ohio. (Click for full summary) A Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance survey was conducted by NIOSH on March 29-31, 1977, at the Republic Lead Burning and Equipment Company, in Cleveland, Ohio, a facility engaged primarily in the manufacture of lead (7439921) anodes (SIC-3559) for electroplating. The survey was prompted by a request from the management regarding lead exposure of the approximately 12 affected employees. The company has been previously cited by OSHA and given abatement dates for the establishment of a res... (Click to show more)A Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance survey was conducted by NIOSH on March 29-31, 1977, at the Republic Lead Burning and Equipment Company, in Cleveland, Ohio, a facility engaged primarily in the manufacture of lead (7439921) anodes (SIC-3559) for electroplating. The survey was prompted by a request from the management regarding lead exposure of the approximately 12 affected employees. The company has been previously cited by OSHA and given abatement dates for the establishment of a respiratory protection program and correction of hazardous exposures to lead. The results of the survey indicate that despite company efforts, hazardous air lead levels and elevated worker blood lead concentrations still exist at the plant. Recommendations to ameliorate the existing hazardous conditions are made.
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(1977) St. Joe Mineral Corporation, Herculaneum, Missouri (includes addendum). (Click to open report) The medical program for lead (7439921) exposed workers at the Lead Smelting Division of the Saint Joe Mineral Corporation (SIC-3332), Herculaneum, Missouri, was evaluated after a request was received from an employee representative of the Teamsters Union Local 688. A NIOSH physician and a NIOSH industrial hygienist surveyed the corporation on July 26 and 27, 1977 and reviewed former OSHA air sampling, results, citations issued, and corporate abatement programs. Interviews were conducted with cor... (Click to show more)The medical program for lead (7439921) exposed workers at the Lead Smelting Division of the Saint Joe Mineral Corporation (SIC-3332), Herculaneum, Missouri, was evaluated after a request was received from an employee representative of the Teamsters Union Local 688. A NIOSH physician and a NIOSH industrial hygienist surveyed the corporation on July 26 and 27, 1977 and reviewed former OSHA air sampling, results, citations issued, and corporate abatement programs. Interviews were conducted with corporate health personnel, labor representatives, and randomly selected employees. A walk-through survey revealed large accumulations of lead dust at the sintering and blast furnace sites. Equipment breakdown and housekeeping problems were common, but procedural changes were frequently made to improve production and reduce health and safety hazards. Workers appeared to be informed about lead hazards, they avoided dust concentrations, ate in areas separate from work processes, and wore respirators. Air samples for lead exceeded proposed OSHA standards of 100 micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3) and were highest in the sinter, blast furnace and baghouse sites. Many average air lead concentrations exceeded the present standard of 200ug/m3. A review of the medical monitoring program indicated that all 600 workers were examined every 2 to 3 months and all workers with over 80 micrograms percent of lead were transferred to the yards. The transfer rate in the first half of 1977 ranged from 33 to 38 out of 80 yard workers. Chelation therapy was practiced only when withdrawal from exposure failed to restore normal blood lead concentrations. Recommendations were made to continue the medical monitoring program, make medical records accessible to employees, and instruct employees about chelation therapy, lead toxicity, and beneficial personal hygienic practices.
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(1977) Steiger Tractor, Inc., Fargo, North Dakota. (Click to open report) Xylene (1330207), toluene (108883), isopropanol (67630), 1,1,1- trichloroethane (71556), petroleum-naphtha (8030306), iron-oxide (1309371), manganese (7439965), aluminum (7429905) and lead (7439921) exposures were investigated at Steiger Tractor, Incorporated, (SIC-3523), Fargo, North Dakota, on May 9 to 13, 1977. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace workers requested the investigation. Area and personal air sampling was conducted to detect welding and painting fumes in work... (Click to show more)Xylene (1330207), toluene (108883), isopropanol (67630), 1,1,1- trichloroethane (71556), petroleum-naphtha (8030306), iron-oxide (1309371), manganese (7439965), aluminum (7429905) and lead (7439921) exposures were investigated at Steiger Tractor, Incorporated, (SIC-3523), Fargo, North Dakota, on May 9 to 13, 1977. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace workers requested the investigation. Area and personal air sampling was conducted to detect welding and painting fumes in work areas employing 100 people. Medical and work histories were collected from 64 workers. Exposures to iron-oxide (1309371), lead-xylene, and isopropanol exceeded OSHA standards of 10.0, 0.2, 435.0, and 980.0 milligrams per cubic meter, respectively, for only a very low percentage of the total work force. Although these exposures were in excess of standards, no health hazard was suggested. Symptoms generally related to welding fumes and solvent overexposures were reported by 32 percent of the interviewed workers. Recommendations were made to improve the rim building's exhaust system, to increase maintenance of the welding ventilation, to provide respirators, and to change paint and sanding booth filters more frequently.
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(1977) Tee Printing, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. (Click to open report) An evaluation was made of possible hazardous working conditions at the Tee Printing Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, following a request from an authorized representative of management. Particular attention was given to the presence of vinyl-chloride (75014) monomer in rubber based inks containing polyvinyl-chloride (9002862). At this facility silk screening was done on shirts in a three step operation. The inks used were all approximately equal mixtures of a plasticizer, often dioctylphthalate... (Click to show more)An evaluation was made of possible hazardous working conditions at the Tee Printing Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, following a request from an authorized representative of management. Particular attention was given to the presence of vinyl-chloride (75014) monomer in rubber based inks containing polyvinyl-chloride (9002862). At this facility silk screening was done on shirts in a three step operation. The inks used were all approximately equal mixtures of a plasticizer, often dioctylphthalate (117817), polyvinyl-chloride (PVC), and pigments. It was thought that the black ink also contained small amounts of lead (7439921). Personal breathing zone air samples for the three workers involved in silk screening showed total dust concentrations of 1.7 to 2.5mg/m3 with area samples ranging from 1.9 to 5.3mg/m3. The six lead and seven vinyl-chloride samples were below the limits of detection. The author concludes that all exposures are below recommended limits. Since there were complaints of occasional irritation, particularly during cold weather, the author recommends that the ventilation system be upgraded to remove smoke from the oven area.
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(1977) The Glass Detail, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on April 14, 1977, at the workshop of the Glass Detail, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a facility engaged in the production of stained glass windows (SIC-3231). The survey was prompted by a request from the owner of the shop because of alleged upper respiratory irritation, tiredness, and headache manifested by the 2 affected workers. Medical evaluation, consisting of interviews, determination of biochemical indicators and lead (7439921) level... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on April 14, 1977, at the workshop of the Glass Detail, in Cincinnati, Ohio, a facility engaged in the production of stained glass windows (SIC-3231). The survey was prompted by a request from the owner of the shop because of alleged upper respiratory irritation, tiredness, and headache manifested by the 2 affected workers. Medical evaluation, consisting of interviews, determination of biochemical indicators and lead (7439921) levels in body fluids, and environmental survey for potential solder and flux emissions, and observation of work practices, indicated that exposure did not pose a health hazard to the employees at the time of the survey. Recommendations are made for maintaining and improving the lack of contamination in the workshop
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(1977) The Washington Post Company, Washington, D.C. (Click to open report) Environmental and medical surveys were conducted on April 25 and 26, 1977, to evaluate employee exposures to burning oil at The Washington Post Company (SIC-2711) in Washington, D.C. The evaluation was requested by an authorized representative on behalf of 30 affected employees. Environmental samples for lead (7439921), tin (7440315), antimony (7440360), oil mist and associated vapors indicated that worker exposures were not in excess of the recommended criteria. Some workers experienced irritat... (Click to show more)Environmental and medical surveys were conducted on April 25 and 26, 1977, to evaluate employee exposures to burning oil at The Washington Post Company (SIC-2711) in Washington, D.C. The evaluation was requested by an authorized representative on behalf of 30 affected employees. Environmental samples for lead (7439921), tin (7440315), antimony (7440360), oil mist and associated vapors indicated that worker exposures were not in excess of the recommended criteria. Some workers experienced irritation when exposed to smoke and vapors generated by the casting operation. The author concludes that the physiological stresses reported by the subject workers may be due to individual susceptibility and that no health hazard existed at the time of the survey. The author recommends that the workers experiencing discomfort leave the room during periods of greater contaminant generation, that the pedestal fan be moved to a more effective position, that all persons assisting in or observing the operation of shop equipment wear protective shields or glasses, that a safer practice be adopted for cleaning lead residues, and that the casting room be isolated from the rest of the work area.
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