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1062 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) General Electric Company, Lynn, Massachusetts. (Click to open report) Worker exposures to copper (7440508) were surveyed on April 2 and 22 to 24, 1980, and medical evaluations were performed in July and December, 1980, at the General Electric Company (SIC-3621) in Lynn, Massachusetts. The evaluation was requested by a representative of the International Union on Electrical Workers, Local 201, on behalf of 29 copper job workers. Air samples were collected for copper and silver (7440224) analysis, and workers were interviewed and given comprehensive medical examinat... (Click to show more)Worker exposures to copper (7440508) were surveyed on April 2 and 22 to 24, 1980, and medical evaluations were performed in July and December, 1980, at the General Electric Company (SIC-3621) in Lynn, Massachusetts. The evaluation was requested by a representative of the International Union on Electrical Workers, Local 201, on behalf of 29 copper job workers. Air samples were collected for copper and silver (7440224) analysis, and workers were interviewed and given comprehensive medical examinations. Copper and silver concentrations in the air samples ranged from 0.1 to 0.683 and from compared to OSHA standards of 0.1mg/cu m for copper fume, 1.0mg/cu m for copper dusts and mists, and 0.01mg/cu m for silver. Most of the workers reported episodes of green discoloration of the skin and itching. All plasma copper concentrations were normal, and only one urinary copper concentration exceeded the normal limit. Blood chemistry was normal, and the few abnormalities of liver function seen could not be conclusively related to workplace exposures. The author concludes that copper exposure at this company has caused dermatologic problems among the workers. Recommendations are included for engineering and work practice improvements and discontinuance of the use of barrier 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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(1981) Greif Brothers Corporation, Niagara Falls, New York. (Click to open report) Environmental samples were analyzed for mirex (2385855) and lindane (58899) at Greif Brothers Corporation in Niagara Falls, New York on March 6, 1981. A representative of the United Steel Workers of America, Local 12256 requested the evaluation on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. Three samples of dust collected from horizontal surfaces in the facility failed to reveal any quantifiable amounts of mirex or lindane. The author concludes that a hazard from mirex and lindane exposure does ... (Click to show more)Environmental samples were analyzed for mirex (2385855) and lindane (58899) at Greif Brothers Corporation in Niagara Falls, New York on March 6, 1981. A representative of the United Steel Workers of America, Local 12256 requested the evaluation on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. Three samples of dust collected from horizontal surfaces in the facility failed to reveal any quantifiable amounts of mirex or lindane. The author concludes that a hazard from mirex and lindane exposure does not exist at this facility.
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(1981) Grundy Industries, Inc., Denver, Colorado. (Click to open report) Environmental and breathing zone air samples were analyzed for asbestos (1332214) at Grundy Industries, Incorporated (SIC-2952) in Denver, Colorado, on August 19, 1981. The evaluation was requested by the firm's owner on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. Asbestos concentrations ranged from nondetected to 0.15 fibers greater than five microns in length per cubic centimeter (F/CC). The average exposure was 0.07 F/CC, none of the samples exceeded the OSHA standard of two F/CC. The author ... (Click to show more)Environmental and breathing zone air samples were analyzed for asbestos (1332214) at Grundy Industries, Incorporated (SIC-2952) in Denver, Colorado, on August 19, 1981. The evaluation was requested by the firm's owner on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. Asbestos concentrations ranged from nondetected to 0.15 fibers greater than five microns in length per cubic centimeter (F/CC). The average exposure was 0.07 F/CC, none of the samples exceeded the OSHA standard of two F/CC. The author concludes that no health hazard from exposure to asbestos did exist at this facility. He recommends the prohibition of eating, drinking, and smoking in areas where processing or handling of asbestos is taking place and worker education regarding asbestos hazards.
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(1981) Guilford School, Cincinnati, Ohio. (Click to open report) Personal and environmental air samples were analyzed for asbestos (1332214), and asbestos removal procedures were evaluated at the Guilford School (SIC-8210), in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 30, 1981, and on October 1, 1981. An unidentified individual requested the evaluation on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. All air samples were below the detectable limit. The author concludes that the protective measures enacted by the contractor removing the asbestos from pipes were adequate to... (Click to show more)Personal and environmental air samples were analyzed for asbestos (1332214), and asbestos removal procedures were evaluated at the Guilford School (SIC-8210), in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 30, 1981, and on October 1, 1981. An unidentified individual requested the evaluation on behalf of an unspecified number of workers. All air samples were below the detectable limit. The author concludes that the protective measures enacted by the contractor removing the asbestos from pipes were adequate to prevent asbestos contamination. He recommends the use of partitions in the work area, establishment of clean and dirty change of clothes areas, sealing of all duct work, wetting of settled dusts, use of NIOSH approved respirators, and adherence to prescribed standards for asbestos removal to minimize any potential hazards.
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(1981) Hensel Phelps Construction Company, Greeley, Colorado. (Click to open report) Worker exposures to asbestos (1332214) were surveyed during hotel construction operations (SIC-1542) in Greeley, Colorado on November 18, 1980. The management of Hensel Phelps Construction Company requested the evaluation on behalf of four carpenters who worked with asbestos sheetboard. Four breathing zone samples and one area air sample were collected on AA filters and were counted on a phase contrast microscope. The samples contained asbestos concentrations of 50,000 to 320,000 fibers per cubi... (Click to show more)Worker exposures to asbestos (1332214) were surveyed during hotel construction operations (SIC-1542) in Greeley, Colorado on November 18, 1980. The management of Hensel Phelps Construction Company requested the evaluation on behalf of four carpenters who worked with asbestos sheetboard. Four breathing zone samples and one area air sample were collected on AA filters and were counted on a phase contrast microscope. The samples contained asbestos concentrations of 50,000 to 320,000 fibers per cubic meter greater than 5 microns in length, below the OSHA standard of 2,000,000 fibers per cubic meter greater than 5 microns in length. Inadequate use of respirators was noted. The author concludes that the workers are exposed to hazardous amounts of asbestos. Recommendations include implementation of an adequate respiratory protection program, promotion of good personal and workplace hygiene habits, and worker education concerning asbestos exposure hazards.
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(1981) Hercules Incorporated, Covington, Virginia. (Click to open report) On September 29, 1980 NIOSH received a request from the United Paperworkers International Union, Local 884, for a health hazard evaluation at Hercules Incorporated, Covington, Virginia. The request stated that employees were exposed to dust containing bird droppings and that an employee has contracted a fungal disease, possible as a result of this exposure. During a site visit in November, 1980, fourteen dust and soil samples were collected form building at the plant and form the back yard of th... (Click to show more)On September 29, 1980 NIOSH received a request from the United Paperworkers International Union, Local 884, for a health hazard evaluation at Hercules Incorporated, Covington, Virginia. The request stated that employees were exposed to dust containing bird droppings and that an employee has contracted a fungal disease, possible as a result of this exposure. During a site visit in November, 1980, fourteen dust and soil samples were collected form building at the plant and form the back yard of the dwelling of the diseased employee. Using established culture techniques it was determined the one of the samples, collected in a plant warehouse, contained Cryptococcus neoformans. The remaining samples were negative for pathogenic fungi. Cryptococcus neoformans can cause disseminated fungal disease but since the specific fungus in the diseased employee has not been identified it is impossible to determine whether he contracted the disease through exposure in his work place.
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(1981) Homestake Mining Company, Lead, South Dakota. (Click to open report) Environmental and personal air samples were analyzed for lead (7439921), mercury (7439976), silica (7631869), total and respirable dust, asbestos (1332214), hydrogen-chloride (7647010), manganese (7439965), iron-oxide (1309371), chromium (7440473), total welding fumes, toluene (108883), and xylene (1330207), and medical surveys were conducted at the Homestake Mining Company (SIC-3330) in Lead, South Dakota on February 28, and May 15, 1978. A representative of the United Steelworkers of America, ... (Click to show more)Environmental and personal air samples were analyzed for lead (7439921), mercury (7439976), silica (7631869), total and respirable dust, asbestos (1332214), hydrogen-chloride (7647010), manganese (7439965), iron-oxide (1309371), chromium (7440473), total welding fumes, toluene (108883), and xylene (1330207), and medical surveys were conducted at the Homestake Mining Company (SIC-3330) in Lead, South Dakota on February 28, and May 15, 1978. A representative of the United Steelworkers of America, Local 7084, requested the evaluation on behalf of workers in the milling operation, refinery operation, and the assay office. All personal air samples for lead in the refinery and furnace area of the assay office contained concentrations above the OSHA standard of 50 micrograms per cubic meter ranging from 67 to 12,300 micrograms per cubic meter. Two of three air mercury samples in the refinery and the mill exceeded the NIOSH recommended standard of 0.050 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/CuM), ranging from 0.048 to 0.070mg/CuM. In the assay office, all air samples for respirable silica exceeded the NIOSH recommended standard of 0.05mg/CuM, ranging from 0.15 to 1.33mg/CuM. Three of nine samples for respirable particulate dust exceeded the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists standard of 5.00mg/CuM, ranging from 0.36 to 22.28mg/CuM. Asbestos air concentrations were less than the NIOSH recommended standard of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter. All six air samples for hydrogen- chloride in the refinery were below the OSHA standard of 7.0mg/CuM. Total and respirable particulate dust concentrations in the furnace charging operation exceeded their corresponding standards. The authors conclude that a health hazard from overexposures to lead, mercury, silica, and total respirable particulates existed at this facility. They recommend worker education, medical surveillance, and several control measures.
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(1981) International Harvester, Truck Engineering and Design Center, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. (Click to open report) Worker exposures to wood dusts, resins, and solvents were surveyed on February 3 and 4, 1981 at the International Harvester Truck Engineering and Design Center (SIC-3999) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The evaluation was requested by a representative of the Society of Engineering Employees Union on behalf of 17 styling department workers who reported skin and eye irritations. Bulk samples and area and personal air samples were collected, and the ventilation system was evaluated. Exposures to various so... (Click to show more)Worker exposures to wood dusts, resins, and solvents were surveyed on February 3 and 4, 1981 at the International Harvester Truck Engineering and Design Center (SIC-3999) in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The evaluation was requested by a representative of the Society of Engineering Employees Union on behalf of 17 styling department workers who reported skin and eye irritations. Bulk samples and area and personal air samples were collected, and the ventilation system was evaluated. Exposures to various solvents, bisphenol-A (80057) and its diglycidyl-ether, wood dusts, and cured resin particulates were all within acceptable limits. Ventilation was not adequate in controlling cured resin dusts generated during the use of hand held grinders. Several work practice deficiencies were identified. The author concludes that no hazardous exposures exist at this facility, however recommendations are included for improved workplace hygiene, personal hygiene, work practices, ventilation, and medical monitoring.
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(1981) La Rosa Fuel Company, Clarksburg, WV. (Click for full summary) In response to a request from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), NIOSH evaluated possible hazardous working conditions at the La Rosa Fuel Company, Clarksburg, West Virginia. Particular attention was given to the prevalence of pneumoconiosis in the working population. Chest radiograph and spirometric testing was performed on the workers and a questionnaire was distributed dealing with occupational and smoking histories along with pulmonary symptoms. Of the 87 workers eligible to p... (Click to show more)In response to a request from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), NIOSH evaluated possible hazardous working conditions at the La Rosa Fuel Company, Clarksburg, West Virginia. Particular attention was given to the prevalence of pneumoconiosis in the working population. Chest radiograph and spirometric testing was performed on the workers and a questionnaire was distributed dealing with occupational and smoking histories along with pulmonary symptoms. Of the 87 workers eligible to participate, responses were received from 70. Sixty of these men had no exposure to drilling and no evidence of pneumoconiosis was found among them. The other ten men had surface drilling experience. Three cases of silicosis were identified in these ten men. Acute silicosis associated with severe respiratory impairment was diagnosed in one and the other two had simple silicosis and normal lung function. Of 20 personal dust samples collected for these men, only 1 exceeded the MSHA limit of 2mg/m3 respirable dust. Recommendations were made based on an earlier study regarding means of controlling the dust generated on the job. Suggestions were also made for training and medical surveillance of workers.
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