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HHE Search Results
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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(1976) Hersey Products Company, Dedham, Massachusetts. (Click to open report) A health hazard evaluation of employee exposure to air contaminants in the Bronze Foundry (SIC-3362) of the Hersey Products Company reveals that 27 percent of the personnel respirable samples in the coremaking, molding, shakeout and fettling areas showed exposures to crystalline silica in excess of the NIOSH recommended standard, to the effect that coremakers, molders, utility men on shakeout and fettlers are exposed to potentially toxic concentration of airborne respirable crystalline silica (7... (Click to show more)A health hazard evaluation of employee exposure to air contaminants in the Bronze Foundry (SIC-3362) of the Hersey Products Company reveals that 27 percent of the personnel respirable samples in the coremaking, molding, shakeout and fettling areas showed exposures to crystalline silica in excess of the NIOSH recommended standard, to the effect that coremakers, molders, utility men on shakeout and fettlers are exposed to potentially toxic concentration of airborne respirable crystalline silica (7631869). The concentrations of formaldehyde (50000) do not exceed the evaluation criteria, although evidence exists that irritant toxicity to this agent is present in the exposed workers. The levels of toluene (108883) encountered cannot account for infrequent nose and throat soreness elicited by 2 workers. Bronze alloy furnace tenders and pourers are frequently exposed to lead levels in excess of the recommended standards; the same is valid for casting chipping and grinding personnel, who also undergo excessive copper (7440508) dust exposure.
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(1976) Jay Instruments and Specialty Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. (Click to open report) Mercury (7439976) vapor concentrations, lack of engineering controls, personal protective equipment, work practices, medical questionnaires, physical examinations and multiple urine mercury examinations, lead to the conclusion that employees at a thermometer fabrication and assembly facility (SIC-3829) were exposed to toxic concentrations of inorganic mercury resulting in systemic absorption of the metal. Furthermore, the urinary mercury levels for symptomatic workers were significantly higher t... (Click to show more)Mercury (7439976) vapor concentrations, lack of engineering controls, personal protective equipment, work practices, medical questionnaires, physical examinations and multiple urine mercury examinations, lead to the conclusion that employees at a thermometer fabrication and assembly facility (SIC-3829) were exposed to toxic concentrations of inorganic mercury resulting in systemic absorption of the metal. Furthermore, the urinary mercury levels for symptomatic workers were significantly higher than the levels found in asymptomatic workers. A follow up survey showed that environmental conditions at the plant have changed considerably as a result of recommendations instituted after the completion of the initial survey.
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(1976) New England Foundry, Lawrence, Massachusetts. (Click to open report) A NIOSH environmental survey team conducted a health evaluation of the New England Foundry (SIC-3362) to evaluate employee exposure to a number of potential health hazards in several work areas. Airborne concentrations of crystalline silica (7631869) dust were found to be potentially toxic in all of the surveyed work areas. Exposure measurements were taken for both respirable and total dust, and in both the personal breathing zone and work areas for molders, coremakers, mullers, laborers, floorm... (Click to show more)A NIOSH environmental survey team conducted a health evaluation of the New England Foundry (SIC-3362) to evaluate employee exposure to a number of potential health hazards in several work areas. Airborne concentrations of crystalline silica (7631869) dust were found to be potentially toxic in all of the surveyed work areas. Exposure measurements were taken for both respirable and total dust, and in both the personal breathing zone and work areas for molders, coremakers, mullers, laborers, floormen, pourers, melters, and grinders. Airborne concentrations of metal dusts and fumes of copper (7440508), zinc-oxide and tin-oxide were within accepted exposure limits during the period of this survey. However, lead (7439921) dust and fumes were found to be potentially toxic in breathing zone measurements for melters, pourers, and grinders. Ten of the 14 hydrogen-cyanide (74908) and all of the phenols measurements were well within accepted exposure limits for the period of this survey based on coremakers breathing zone and area samples. The other four hydrogen-cyanide samples were insufficient volume to detect below the criteria concentration. Limited area sampling and colorimetric tube measurements showed no evidence of exposure to pourers, molders or shakeout workers.
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(1976) Of Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, Indoor Firing Range, Kansas City, Missouri. (Click for full summary) Environmental and personal air samples were collected to determine the presence of lead (7439921) and carbon-monoxide (630080) (CO) at the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, Indoor Firing Range (SIC-6011) in Kansas City, Missouri on August 4 to 6, 1976. The evaluation was requested by an unidentified representation of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank on behalf of about 59 security officers who use the range for small and large bore arms qualification tests. Lead concentrations for shooters ra... (Click to show more)Environmental and personal air samples were collected to determine the presence of lead (7439921) and carbon-monoxide (630080) (CO) at the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, Indoor Firing Range (SIC-6011) in Kansas City, Missouri on August 4 to 6, 1976. The evaluation was requested by an unidentified representation of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank on behalf of about 59 security officers who use the range for small and large bore arms qualification tests. Lead concentrations for shooters ranged from 0.01 to 0.48 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/cu m). The 8 hour time weighted average concentration for the range officer was 0.01mg/cu m. Area samples had an average lead concentration of 0.01mg/cu m. All concentrations were within the OSHA standard of 0.2mg/cu m. Concentrations of CO were 17 parts per million (ppm) after 2,400 rounds of ammunition were fired. The authors conclude that are the engineering controls at the range are sufficient to maintain lead and CO concentrations within acceptable limits.
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(1976) Quincy Steel Casting Company, Inc., North Quincy, Massachusetts. (Click to open report) A health hazard evaluation determination conducted at the Quincy Steel Casting Company (SIC-3321) revealed potentially toxic exposures to crystalline silica (7631869) and iron oxide. Excessive silica exposures were found in all areas of the foundry and cleaning room, while iron oxide exposures occurred throughout the cleaning room and torch cut-off operation. Potentially toxic exposures were not found for lead (7439921), manganese (7439965), zirconium (7440677), fluoride, p,p'-diphenylmethane-di... (Click to show more)A health hazard evaluation determination conducted at the Quincy Steel Casting Company (SIC-3321) revealed potentially toxic exposures to crystalline silica (7631869) and iron oxide. Excessive silica exposures were found in all areas of the foundry and cleaning room, while iron oxide exposures occurred throughout the cleaning room and torch cut-off operation. Potentially toxic exposures were not found for lead (7439921), manganese (7439965), zirconium (7440677), fluoride, p,p'-diphenylmethane-diisocyanate, zinc (7440666) and isopropanol (67630). Limited area samples for asbestos (1332214) fibers were below the current recommended criteria. Recommended control measures are described.
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(1976) Rocky Mountain Bank Note, Lakewood, Colorado. (Click to open report) Environmental and medical surveys were conducted on June 30 and July 1, 1976, to evaluate lead (7439921) and noise exposures at Rocky Mountain Bank Note (SIC-3555) in Lakewood, Colorado. The evaluation was requested by an employer representative on behalf of the approximately 57 affected employees. Lead concentrations ranged from undetectable to 0.02 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3), which were below the 0.2mg/m3 OSHA standard. Blood lead concentrations were within normal limits. All noise lev... (Click to show more)Environmental and medical surveys were conducted on June 30 and July 1, 1976, to evaluate lead (7439921) and noise exposures at Rocky Mountain Bank Note (SIC-3555) in Lakewood, Colorado. The evaluation was requested by an employer representative on behalf of the approximately 57 affected employees. Lead concentrations ranged from undetectable to 0.02 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3), which were below the 0.2mg/m3 OSHA standard. Blood lead concentrations were within normal limits. All noise levels were within OSHA standards. The authors conclude that workers at this company are not exposed to toxic concentrations of lead fumes or lead dust via inhalation or ingestion. They recommend that surveillance practices be instituted, that workers be educated about dangers due to overexposure to lead, that eating, drinking and smoking be prohibited in the work area, and that personal hygiene be emphasized.
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(1976) Rycraft, Inc., Corvallis, Oregon. (Click to open report) Analysis of the air in the working environment of a facility for the manufacturing of small ceramic cookie stamps (SIC-3567) revealed that the employees exposure in the kiln room to sulfur-dioxide (7446095), formaldehyde (50000), phenols, cobalt (7440484), lead (7439921), manganese (7439965), tin (7440315), and vanadium (7440622) are not toxic. Slight nose and throat irritation experienced by the employees exposed to sulfur-dioxide and formaldehyde are expected responses at the concentrations fo... (Click to show more)Analysis of the air in the working environment of a facility for the manufacturing of small ceramic cookie stamps (SIC-3567) revealed that the employees exposure in the kiln room to sulfur-dioxide (7446095), formaldehyde (50000), phenols, cobalt (7440484), lead (7439921), manganese (7439965), tin (7440315), and vanadium (7440622) are not toxic. Slight nose and throat irritation experienced by the employees exposed to sulfur-dioxide and formaldehyde are expected responses at the concentrations found and are not considered detrimental.
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(1976) Steiger Tractor, Inc., Fargo, North Dakota. (Click to open report) In response to a request from the Safety Director at Steiger Tractor, Inc., located in Fargo, North Dakota, an evaluation was made of possible hazardous conditions at that facility due to exposures to xylene (1330207), aromatic naphtha (8030306), isopropyl- alcohol (67630), oil mist, trichloroethane (71556), molybdenum (7439987), iron-oxide (1309371) fumes, chromium (7440473), manganese (7439965), trichloroethylene (79016), fluoride (16984488), toluene (108883), total dust, and lead (7439921). T... (Click to show more)In response to a request from the Safety Director at Steiger Tractor, Inc., located in Fargo, North Dakota, an evaluation was made of possible hazardous conditions at that facility due to exposures to xylene (1330207), aromatic naphtha (8030306), isopropyl- alcohol (67630), oil mist, trichloroethane (71556), molybdenum (7439987), iron-oxide (1309371) fumes, chromium (7440473), manganese (7439965), trichloroethylene (79016), fluoride (16984488), toluene (108883), total dust, and lead (7439921). These exposures supposedly occurred during the manufacturing and assembling of large farm tractors, of which about 20 are produced daily at this firm. Of 37 samples, one exceeded the most recent hygienic standards for iron-oxide (10 milligrams per cubic meter). When iron-oxide and manganese were combined, concentrations frequently approached the most recently established limits. Combined concentrations of isopropyl-alcohol plus aromatic naphtha and xylene plus aromatic naphtha exceeded the most recent standards in three of 17 samples. Some welders had a history of respiratory complaints including chest pain and coughing. The authors conclude that workers were exposed to excessive levels of iron-oxide and combined exposure to isopropyl- alcohol plus aromatic naphtha, and xylene plus aromatic naphtha. The authors recommend that the already existing ventilation system be corrected and to operate more effectively in the welding stations. Welders should be educated regarding the proper maintenance of the ventilation equipment.
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(1976) The Foxboro Company, Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Click to open report) Toxicity determination in the Foxboro Company (SIC-3555), Foxboro, Massachusetts, shows that the printing operation using lead (7439921) in the print shop does not constitute a health hazard. Employees' exposures to nuisance dust in the Polish and Snag department are not found to pose a health hazard at the concentrations measured during the evaluation. Exposures to oil mist in the milling operations do not constitute a health hazard. Welders are not exposed to toxic concentrations of welding fu... (Click to show more)Toxicity determination in the Foxboro Company (SIC-3555), Foxboro, Massachusetts, shows that the printing operation using lead (7439921) in the print shop does not constitute a health hazard. Employees' exposures to nuisance dust in the Polish and Snag department are not found to pose a health hazard at the concentrations measured during the evaluation. Exposures to oil mist in the milling operations do not constitute a health hazard. Welders are not exposed to toxic concentrations of welding fumes. No operation is observed to be hazardous.
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(1976) The Foxboro Company, Highland Plant, East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. (Click to open report) On the basis of environmental sampling in the workplace, and a review of the confidential health questionnaires, potentially toxic levels of hydrochloric-acid, and ammonia fumes are measured in the board plating room (SIC-3629) of the Foxboro Company Highland Plant, East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, during cleaning of the Endura- etching machine. But a hazard from exposure to butyl-cellosolve- acetate (112072), ethyl-cellosolve (110805), methyl-cellosolve, hydrochloric-acid (7647010), sulfuric-ac... (Click to show more)On the basis of environmental sampling in the workplace, and a review of the confidential health questionnaires, potentially toxic levels of hydrochloric-acid, and ammonia fumes are measured in the board plating room (SIC-3629) of the Foxboro Company Highland Plant, East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, during cleaning of the Endura- etching machine. But a hazard from exposure to butyl-cellosolve- acetate (112072), ethyl-cellosolve (110805), methyl-cellosolve, hydrochloric-acid (7647010), sulfuric-acid (7664939), heptane (142825), toluene (108883), butyl-acetate (123864), ethyl-alcohol (109864), isopropyl-alcohol (67630), ethyl-acetate (141786), xylene (106423), toluene-diisocyanate (584849), tin-oxide (13463677), lead (7439921) fumes, methyl-chloride, 1,1,2-trichloro, 1,2,2- trifluoroethane (354585), naphtha (8030306), fibrous glass dust, and ammonia is not found to exist within the worksite areas.
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