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1058 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) Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Company, Rock Hill, North Carolina. (Click to open report) Environmental air samples were analyzed for total and respirable dust, formaldehyde (50000), carbon-monoxide (630080), anisidine (29191524), o-toluidine (95534), and dimethylformamide (68122) at the Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Company (SIC-2260), Rock Hill, North Carolina on August 4, 1980. Medical interviews were also conducted with 22 workers. A representative of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 1700 workers. Exposures ... (Click to show more)Environmental air samples were analyzed for total and respirable dust, formaldehyde (50000), carbon-monoxide (630080), anisidine (29191524), o-toluidine (95534), and dimethylformamide (68122) at the Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Company (SIC-2260), Rock Hill, North Carolina on August 4, 1980. Medical interviews were also conducted with 22 workers. A representative of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 1700 workers. Exposures to formaldehyde were below the OSHA standard of 3 parts per million (ppm) for a time weighted average (TWA). Total dust concentrations were all less than 1 milligram per cubic meter (mg/cu m) compared with the OSHA TWA standard of 15mg/cu m. Respirable dust concentrations were all below 0.5mg/cu m. Carbon-monoxide was detected in concentrations ranging up to 3.5ppm well below the OSHA standard of 50ppm. Anisidine, o-toluidine, and dimethylformamide were not detected. Medical interviews revealed complaints of eye and upper respiratory tract irritation among workers handling solvents and those working in the roller print and aging areas. The authors recommend that worker exposures to formaldehyde be reduced to the lowest feasible limit due to the potential carcinogenicity of the chemical. They also recommend improved industrial hygiene monitoring, worker education, better ventilation in areas of solvent exposure, and an industrial hygiene survey of coating operations workers to develop an adequate medical surveillance program.
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(1981) Rosemount, Inc., Eden Prairie, Minnesota. (Click for full summary) Environmental air samples were analyzed for platinum (7440064) and gold (7440575), and optical radiation measurements were taken at Rosemount, Incorporated (SIC-1542), in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, on January 23, and June 2, 1980. A former employee of the company requested the evaluation in response to three cases of retinal detachment among the welders. No detectable platinum and gold concentrations were measured. All environmental and optical radiation exposures were less than current recommende... (Click to show more)Environmental air samples were analyzed for platinum (7440064) and gold (7440575), and optical radiation measurements were taken at Rosemount, Incorporated (SIC-1542), in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, on January 23, and June 2, 1980. A former employee of the company requested the evaluation in response to three cases of retinal detachment among the welders. No detectable platinum and gold concentrations were measured. All environmental and optical radiation exposures were less than current recommended exposure guidelines. The authors conclude that no definite causal relationship between the cases of detached retina and exposures to gold, platinum, and ocular radiation could be established.
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(1981) Rubbermaid, Inc., Wooster, Ohio. (Click to open report) Environmental air samples were analyzed for lead (7439921), chromium (7440473), titanium (7440326), zinc (7440666), cadmium (7440439), silica (7631869), nuisance particulates and nitrosamines, and noise and illumination surveys were conducted at Rubbermaid, Incorporated (SIC-2820) in Wooster, Ohio, on July 29 to August 1 and December 8 to 12, 1980, and March 30 to 31, 1981. A representative of Rubbermaid requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 1820 workers at this facility. Sound pre... (Click to show more)Environmental air samples were analyzed for lead (7439921), chromium (7440473), titanium (7440326), zinc (7440666), cadmium (7440439), silica (7631869), nuisance particulates and nitrosamines, and noise and illumination surveys were conducted at Rubbermaid, Incorporated (SIC-2820) in Wooster, Ohio, on July 29 to August 1 and December 8 to 12, 1980, and March 30 to 31, 1981. A representative of Rubbermaid requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 1820 workers at this facility. Sound pressure levels throughout the facility were below the NIOSH recommended standard of 85 decibels on the A-weighted scale. Workplace illumination was satisfactory when compared with the intensities recommended by the Illumination Engineering Society. Area sample concentrations for lead, chromium, and titanium were below detectable limits. Zinc concentrations averaged 17 micrograms per cubic meter, compared with the NIOSH standard of 5000 micrograms per cubic meter. Cadmium concentrations averaged 28 micrograms per cubic meter, compared with the NIOSH standard of 40 micrograms per cubic meter. Free silica was not found in any of the area samples, and dust concentrations were all below 1 milligram per cubic meter. N-Dimethylnitrosamine (62759) concentrations ranged from 29 to 212 parts per trillion (ppt), and N- nitrosomorpholine (59892) concentrations ranged from 95 to 1124 ppt. The authors conclude that no health hazards associated with any of the materials or processes in use at this facility. They recommend the use of hearing protectors, and respiratory protective equipment in certain areas, good housekeeping procedures, proper disposal of solvents, improved ventilation, and other control measures.
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(1981) S.W.S. Silicones Corporation, Adrian, Michigan. (Click to open report) Worker exposures to iron-oxide (1309371) and treated amorphous silica (7631869) dust were surveyed at S.W.S. Silicones Corporation (SIC-2869) in Adrian, Michigan on August 22 and 23, 1979. The evaluation was requested by the United Steelworkers of America, Local 7237, on behalf on an unspecified number of employees. Environmental samples were collected and 29 workers were questioned about work related health problems. Exposures to amorphous silica ranged from 0.15 to 10 milligrams per cubic mete... (Click to show more)Worker exposures to iron-oxide (1309371) and treated amorphous silica (7631869) dust were surveyed at S.W.S. Silicones Corporation (SIC-2869) in Adrian, Michigan on August 22 and 23, 1979. The evaluation was requested by the United Steelworkers of America, Local 7237, on behalf on an unspecified number of employees. Environmental samples were collected and 29 workers were questioned about work related health problems. Exposures to amorphous silica ranged from 0.15 to 10 milligrams per cubic meter; the OSHA standard is 20 million particles per cubic foot. All samples for iron-oxide were below the OSHA limit of 10 milligrams per cubic meter. Cyclohexylamine (108918) also was detected in concentrations up to 1.8 parts per million; no OSHA standard exists for this compound, however the threshold limit value of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists is 10 parts per million. Workers commonly reported eye, nose and throat irritations, and a few also complained of headaches and respiratory difficulties. The authors conclude that a potential hazard exists from silica exposure. Recommendations include installation of an enclosed catalyst delivery system, use of local exhaust ventilation, worker education concerning good work practices and personal hygiene, and periodic environmental monitoring.
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(1981) Stauffer Chemical Company, Chicago Heights, Illinois. (Click to open report) Personal and bulk samples were analyzed for crystalline silica (7631869), respirable diatomaceous earth, and phosphoric-acid (7664382) at the Stauffer Chemical Company (SIC-2819), in Chicago Heights, Illinois, on October 3 and 9, 1980, and on May 7, 1981. A representative of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union, Local 7765, requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 21 affected workers. Laboratory analysis of a rafter sample revealed that the workroom dust contained 3.7 percent qu... (Click to show more)Personal and bulk samples were analyzed for crystalline silica (7631869), respirable diatomaceous earth, and phosphoric-acid (7664382) at the Stauffer Chemical Company (SIC-2819), in Chicago Heights, Illinois, on October 3 and 9, 1980, and on May 7, 1981. A representative of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union, Local 7765, requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 21 affected workers. Laboratory analysis of a rafter sample revealed that the workroom dust contained 3.7 percent quartz. Air concentrations of crystalline silica were below the NIOSH lower limit of quantitation, indicating no measurable worker exposure. The OSHA standard for crystalline silica is 10 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/CuM). Diatomaceous earth concentrations ranged from 0.29 to 0.91mg/CuM, compared with the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists recommended threshold limit value of 1.5mg/CuM. Exposures to phosphoric-acid were below the OSHA standard of 1mg/CuM on an 8 hour time weighted average basis. Employee interviews revealed no significant symptomatology related to environmental exposures. The authors conclude that no health hazards from exposure to crystalline silica, diatomaceous earth, or phosphoric-acid existed at this facility. They recommend that the local exhaust ventilation systems be inspected routinely.
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(1981) U.S. Air Force Recruiting Station, Bridgeport, Connecticut. (Click to open report) Exposures to asbestos (1332214) were surveyed on June 17, 1981 at the United States Air Force Recruiting Station (SIC-9711) in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The evaluation was requested by an unspecified individual on behalf on an unreported number of workers. Air and wipe samples were collected for analysis. No asbestos fibers were found in the wipe samples, and concentrations in the air samples were below the analytical detection limit of 0.02 fiber per cubic centimeter. Inspection of the building ... (Click to show more)Exposures to asbestos (1332214) were surveyed on June 17, 1981 at the United States Air Force Recruiting Station (SIC-9711) in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The evaluation was requested by an unspecified individual on behalf on an unreported number of workers. Air and wipe samples were collected for analysis. No asbestos fibers were found in the wipe samples, and concentrations in the air samples were below the analytical detection limit of 0.02 fiber per cubic centimeter. Inspection of the building revealed damage to the ceiling insulation panels in the basement. The author concludes that employees in the office area of the building are not exposed to an asbestos hazard, but workers who use the basement area may be exposed to asbestos. Replacement of the asbestos insulation in the basement is recommended.
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(1981) U.S. Assay Office South San Francisco Annex, San Francisco, California. (Click to open report) Environmental and personal air samples were analyzed for trichlorotrifluoroethane (76131) hydrochloric-acid (7647010), and nickel (7440020) and copper (7440508) dusts at the United States Assay Office (SIC-9999), South San Francisco Annex, in San Francisco, California on August 20 and October 8, 1980. Medical interviews were also conducted. A representative of the American Federation of Government Employees, Local 51, requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 42 affected workers. None ... (Click to show more)Environmental and personal air samples were analyzed for trichlorotrifluoroethane (76131) hydrochloric-acid (7647010), and nickel (7440020) and copper (7440508) dusts at the United States Assay Office (SIC-9999), South San Francisco Annex, in San Francisco, California on August 20 and October 8, 1980. Medical interviews were also conducted. A representative of the American Federation of Government Employees, Local 51, requested the evaluation on behalf of approximately 42 affected workers. None of the samples for trichlorotrifluorethane exceeded the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CaL-OSHA) standard of 1000 parts per million (ppm). Hydrochloric-acid vapors ranged from undetectable to 0.03ppm compared with the CaL-OSHA standard of 5ppm. Copper dust concentrations were below the CaL-OSHA standard of 1 milligram per cubic meter (mg/cu m). No nickel dust was detected. Symptoms of sleepiness, dizziness, and skin irritation were reported by several workers. The authors conclude that a health hazard from overexposure to trichlorotrifluorethane, hydrochloric-acid, and nickel or copper dust did not exist at this facility, and that the reported medical symptoms resulted from direct skin contact with wet or dry coins and intermittently high concentrations of trichlorotrifluoroethane. They recommend the use of protective gloves, proper cleaning and drying of coins prior to transportation, and evaluation of the ventilation system.
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(1981) U.S. Forest Service, Gasquet, California. (Click to open report) Worker exposures to asbestos (1332214) were surveyed during road construction operations (SIC-1611) in National Forest lands in Northern California. The date of the survey was not reported. The survey was requested by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service in San Francisco. Approximately 10 workers were assigned to each road crew. Personal and area air samples were collected during rock crushing operations at Blue Ridge. No asbestos was detected in any of the samples; the OSH... (Click to show more)Worker exposures to asbestos (1332214) were surveyed during road construction operations (SIC-1611) in National Forest lands in Northern California. The date of the survey was not reported. The survey was requested by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service in San Francisco. Approximately 10 workers were assigned to each road crew. Personal and area air samples were collected during rock crushing operations at Blue Ridge. No asbestos was detected in any of the samples; the OSHA standard for asbestos is 20 fibers per cubic centimeter with a ceiling concentration of 10 fibers per cubic centimeter. The author concludes that road construction workers in Northern California National Park lands probably are not exposed to an asbestos hazard, however he notes that sampling limitations precluded definite characterization of exposures. Additional sampling is recommended, along with noise exposure surveys and implementation of a hearing conservation program. The Forest Service should award grants to private contractors only when the contractors agree to abide by OSHA regulations regarding personal and area sampling.
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(1981) Westvaco Corp., Luke, Maryland. (Click to open report) Exposures to asbestos (1332214) were evaluated at the Piedmont Parts warehouse of the Westvaco, Corporation (SIC-4225) in Luke, Maryland on July 31, 1980. The evaluation was requested by a representative of the United Paper Industry Workers Union on behalf of Westvaco employees and the seven workers under contract to strip asbestos insulation from the warehouse. Insulation stripping processes were observed, but no air samples were collected. The seven workers from the contracted company received... (Click to show more)Exposures to asbestos (1332214) were evaluated at the Piedmont Parts warehouse of the Westvaco, Corporation (SIC-4225) in Luke, Maryland on July 31, 1980. The evaluation was requested by a representative of the United Paper Industry Workers Union on behalf of Westvaco employees and the seven workers under contract to strip asbestos insulation from the warehouse. Insulation stripping processes were observed, but no air samples were collected. The seven workers from the contracted company received safety and work process training before the work was begun, underwent preemployment chest X-rays and physical examinations, and used protective clothing and equipment. The insulation was wetted and removed, the surface was vacuumed and sprayed with a zinc based paint, and the asbestos was packed in plastic bags for delivery to an approved disposal site. Westvaco employees entered the warehouse without proper instruction about asbestos hazards or safety procedures. Parts stored in the warehouse were contaminated with asbestos fibers due to improper covering, and some of the doors and holes in the warehouse walls had not been properly sealed to prevent fugitive emissions. The workers also used respirators that were not properly equipped for asbestos exposure. The author concludes that the contractor was operating in accordance with applicable regulations concerning the removal and disposal of asbestos, however deficiencies existed in the personal protective procedures of Westvaco employees. Recommendations are included for controlling asbestos exposure and for worksite decontamination.
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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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