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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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(1980) Freeman Coal Company, Farmersville, Illinois. (Click to open report) Worker exposures to asbestos (1332214) were surveyed at Freeman Coal Company, Crown III mine, Coal Preparation facility (SIC-5052) in Farmersville, Illinois on February 19, 1980. The evaluation was requested by an authorized representative of the United Mine Workers of America on behalf of the construction company under contract to build the coal preparation facility. Personal breathing zone samples were collected from seven employees involved in installing flat Transite as a firewall. General a... (Click to show more)Worker exposures to asbestos (1332214) were surveyed at Freeman Coal Company, Crown III mine, Coal Preparation facility (SIC-5052) in Farmersville, Illinois on February 19, 1980. The evaluation was requested by an authorized representative of the United Mine Workers of America on behalf of the construction company under contract to build the coal preparation facility. Personal breathing zone samples were collected from seven employees involved in installing flat Transite as a firewall. General area samples were collected at various areas in the worksite, and bulk samples of dust and the Transite board also were collected. All personal breathing zone samples were below the Mine Safety and Health Administration Standard of 2.0 fibers per cubic centimeter, but 20 percent of the samples exceeded the NIOSH standard of 0.1 fiber per cubic centimeter. Breathing zone and bulk samples contained chrysotile (12001295) asbestos. Workers used respirators and safety glasses and shoes, but disposable clothing was not used, and general personal hygiene was not strictly practiced at lunch time or during smoking breaks. The authors conclude that an asbestos dust hazard may exist at the facility. They recommend that all exposures to the asbestos board be controlled, proper protective clothing be worn, and medical surveillance be instituted.
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(1980) Gales Creek Diabetic Camp, Glenwood, Oregon. (Click for full summary) Volcanic ash exposure was monitored for camp counselors and camp participants of the Gales Creek Diabetic Camp, (SIC-1499) in Glenwood, Oregon, from June 30 through July 25, 1980. A representative of the Health Division of the Oregon Department of Human Resources requested the evaluation subsequent to the eruption of Mount Saint Helens. Respirable dust concentrations ranged from undetectable to 1.25 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/Cum), compared with the American Conference of Governmental Indust... (Click to show more)Volcanic ash exposure was monitored for camp counselors and camp participants of the Gales Creek Diabetic Camp, (SIC-1499) in Glenwood, Oregon, from June 30 through July 25, 1980. A representative of the Health Division of the Oregon Department of Human Resources requested the evaluation subsequent to the eruption of Mount Saint Helens. Respirable dust concentrations ranged from undetectable to 1.25 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/Cum), compared with the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) threshold limit value of 5mg/Cum. Total dust concentrations ranged from undetectable to 4.87mg/Cum, less than the ACGIH criteria of 10mg/Cum. Estimated respirable concentrations ranged from undetectable to 0.04mg/Cum, compared with the NIOSH recommended standard of 0.05mg/Cum. Bulk sample analysis of volcanic ash indicated its crystalline silica content to be 2.9 percent by weight of the less than 10 microgram fraction. The author concludes that there were no excessive exposures to volcanic ash at this facility. He recommends that in the event of increased volcanic ash fallout outside activities should be curtailed, and respiratory protective equipment be used outside when environmental conditions warrant their use.
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(1980) General Electric Company, Evendale, Ohio. (Click to open report) Worker exposures to metallic vanadium (7440622) and airborne particulates were investigated at the General Electric Company (SIC- 3510) in Evendale, Ohio, on January 25 and May 22, 1979, in response to a request from an authorized representative of the United Automobile Workers International Union, Local 647. Thirteen personal air samples were collected in the jet engine fan blade finishing area where approximately 88 workers were employed in two shifts. None of the samples contained vanadium in... (Click to show more)Worker exposures to metallic vanadium (7440622) and airborne particulates were investigated at the General Electric Company (SIC- 3510) in Evendale, Ohio, on January 25 and May 22, 1979, in response to a request from an authorized representative of the United Automobile Workers International Union, Local 647. Thirteen personal air samples were collected in the jet engine fan blade finishing area where approximately 88 workers were employed in two shifts. None of the samples contained vanadium in excess of the OSHA 1.0 milligram per cubic meter (mg/CuM) standard. The maximum 8 hour time weighted average (TWA) exposure to vanadium was 0.097 mg/CuM. Total particulate concentration in the outside shroud area was 16.8 mg/CuM, in excess of the 15.0 mg/CuM OSHA standard. Hearing loss, nose bleeds, sinus problems, headaches, nose irritations, bronchitis, and shortness of breath were reported by 14 of 27 interviewed workers. The author concludes that outside shroud area workers were exposed to harmful particulate concentrations. He recommends protective equipment for workers in areas with particulate concentrations in excess of 15.0 mg/CuM and at fan polishing work sites. Ventilation should be inspected periodically.
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(1980) Greif Brothers Corporation, Niagara Falls, New York. (Click for full summary) Environmental samples were analyzed for Mirex (2385855), lindane (58899), polychlorinated-biphenyls (1336363) (PCB) and 2,3,7,8- tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (1746016) (TCDD) during decontamination of the Greif Brothers Corporation facility in Niagara Falls, New York, in July 1980. Thirty one residual dust samples from structural members, ventilation system and various other surfaces were collected to determine effectiveness of decontamination. Concentrations of Mirex, lindane and PCB reported as... (Click to show more)Environmental samples were analyzed for Mirex (2385855), lindane (58899), polychlorinated-biphenyls (1336363) (PCB) and 2,3,7,8- tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (1746016) (TCDD) during decontamination of the Greif Brothers Corporation facility in Niagara Falls, New York, in July 1980. Thirty one residual dust samples from structural members, ventilation system and various other surfaces were collected to determine effectiveness of decontamination. Concentrations of Mirex, lindane and PCB reported as Arochlor-1254, were 5.9, 0.92 and 34 micrograms per 50 square inches of surface area at the center conveyor located beneath the west Dravo unit. In other other samples, Mirex, lindane, PCB, and TCDD were not detected. The author concludes that except for the floor area of the center conveyor beneath the west Dravo heating unit, the facility is satisfactorily decontaminated.
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(1980) GTE Sylvania Plant, Standish, Maine. (Click to open report) An environmental and medical survey was conducted at the General Telephone and Electronics Sylvania Company (SIC-3670) in Standish, Maine. The employees requested the evaluation to investigate possible health hazards from copper (7440508) exposures resulting from the manufacture of small electrical components. The initial investigation on July 31 and August 1, 1979 revealed that copper, isopropanol (67630), and inorganic vapors measured in area air samples were well below OSHA standards. However... (Click to show more)An environmental and medical survey was conducted at the General Telephone and Electronics Sylvania Company (SIC-3670) in Standish, Maine. The employees requested the evaluation to investigate possible health hazards from copper (7440508) exposures resulting from the manufacture of small electrical components. The initial investigation on July 31 and August 1, 1979 revealed that copper, isopropanol (67630), and inorganic vapors measured in area air samples were well below OSHA standards. However, elevated concentrations of airborne lead (7439921) were detected throughout the facility with 80 percent in excess of the OSHA standard of 50 micrograms per cubic meter. Employees with previously documented high copper excretion were interviewed and had blood and 24 hour urine samples taken for lead and copper analysis. Their symptoms were not compatible with the reported effects of lead or copper intoxication, and increased urinary copper excretion could not be confirmed. A follow up study to evaluate lead exposure on November 14 and 15, 1979 found blood lead concentrations in 88 workers ranging from 12 to 68 micrograms per deciliter (dl). Airborne concentrations in personal breathing zone and area samples ranged from undetectable to 306, and undetectable to 113 micrograms per cubic meter, respectively. The authors conclude that no significant exposure to copper exists but that unacceptably high concentrations of lead were detected and resulted in elevated blood lead in workers. They recommended that the health hazard from lead be reduced through engineering controls, improved ventilation, substitution of the leaded glass used, and initiation of a program to monitor blood lead concentrations in workers.
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(1980) Hyde Park Landfill, Niagara Steel Finishing Co., Greif Brothers Corporation, NL Industries, Inc., Niagara County, New York. (Click to open report) Hazards associated with the Hyde Park Landfill in Niagara County, New York, and with occupational exposures at three nearby industries were surveyed between June and August, 1979. Breathing zone, dust, and sediment samples were collected in and around NL Industries, Incorporated, Niagara Steel Finishing Company, and Greif Brothers Corporation. Current and former employees of the three companies, as well as local residents, were given medical examinations. Lindane (58899), mirex (2385855), and di... (Click to show more)Hazards associated with the Hyde Park Landfill in Niagara County, New York, and with occupational exposures at three nearby industries were surveyed between June and August, 1979. Breathing zone, dust, and sediment samples were collected in and around NL Industries, Incorporated, Niagara Steel Finishing Company, and Greif Brothers Corporation. Current and former employees of the three companies, as well as local residents, were given medical examinations. Lindane (58899), mirex (2385855), and dioxins were found in parts per billion concentrations in settled dust samples collected from rafters at all three industries, and substantial concentrations were found in sediment from an abandoned elevator shaft at NL Industries and in sediment from Bloody Creek Run as it flowed through a conduit under Greif Brothers Corporation. Several hazardous occupational exposures were identified at NL Industries, and hazardous occupational exposures to copper fume were found at Niagara Steel Finishing Company. No occupational health hazards were found at Greif Brothers Corporation. The subjects reported a significant prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms, gastrointestinal surgery, skin problems, and respiratory symptoms. Three subjects had blood lindane concentrations greater than 0.5 part per billion. The authors conclude that the landfill does not present an immediate health hazard.
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(1980) James G. Biddle Company, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. (Click to open report) Environmental air samples were analyzed for the presence of nuisance dust and lead (7439921) (Pb) on January 23, 1980 and a medical evaluation of employees for blood Pb was conducted on January 28, 1980 at the James G. Biddle Company (SIC-3599) in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. An evaluation was requested by the company on behalf of 16 employees. Analysis of air samples showed that the nuisance dust concentration was 0.4 milligram per cubic meter and Pb fume and dust concentrations ranged from ... (Click to show more)Environmental air samples were analyzed for the presence of nuisance dust and lead (7439921) (Pb) on January 23, 1980 and a medical evaluation of employees for blood Pb was conducted on January 28, 1980 at the James G. Biddle Company (SIC-3599) in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. An evaluation was requested by the company on behalf of 16 employees. Analysis of air samples showed that the nuisance dust concentration was 0.4 milligram per cubic meter and Pb fume and dust concentrations ranged from below the limit of detection to 14 micrograms per cubic meter. The range of blood Pb was from 6 to 18 micrograms per 100 milliliters. Atmospheric and blood Pb concentrations were below OSHA limits of 50 micrograms per cubic meter and 40 micrograms per 100 milliliters, respectively. The authors conclude that there was no health hazard from exposure to inert dust or Pb at the time of the survey. They recommend that areas where Pb is used be cleaned by wet vacuum methods.
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(1980) Jeannette Glass Company, Jeannette, Pennsylvania. (Click to open report) Personal and area environmental samples were analyzed for arsenic- trioxide (1327533), selenium (7782492), silica (7631869), total and respirable dust, exposed and nonexposed workers were examined by a dermatologist and samples of blood, urine and pubic hair were collected at the Jeannette Glass Company (SIC-3229), in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, on April 8 and 9, 1980. The evaluation was requested by the American Flint Glassworkers of North America, Local 535, on behalf of 35 workers in the mix and... (Click to show more)Personal and area environmental samples were analyzed for arsenic- trioxide (1327533), selenium (7782492), silica (7631869), total and respirable dust, exposed and nonexposed workers were examined by a dermatologist and samples of blood, urine and pubic hair were collected at the Jeannette Glass Company (SIC-3229), in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, on April 8 and 9, 1980. The evaluation was requested by the American Flint Glassworkers of North America, Local 535, on behalf of 35 workers in the mix and melt areas and the batchhouse. Arsenic concentrations ranged from 2 to 11 micrograms per cubic meter (CuM). One of eight samples had an arsenic concentration of 10.77 micrograms/CuM, which exceeded the OSHA criteria of 10 micrograms/CuM. Concentrations of selenium were below the federal standard of 200 micrograms/CuM. Respirable dust concentrations ranged from 0.14 to 0.99 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/CuM) and the quartz content of bulk dust was 10 percent. Some of the examined workers were afflicted with various presumably non-occupational skin disorders. Blood samples had arsenic concentrations below the detection limit of 1 microgram per 100 grams of blood. The authors conclude a health hazard due to arsenic-trioxide existed in the area surveyed. Since June 1980, arsenic-trioxide is no longer used at the factory. The authors recommend measures to avoid spillage, periodical monitoring of respirable silica, and informing arsenic exposed workers of an increased risk of developing skin and lung cancer.
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(1980) Jewish Vocational Service, Chicago, Illinois. (Click for full summary) Bulk samples of ceiling tiles from the Jewish Vocational Service (SIC-8331) in Chicago, Illinois were analyzed for asbestos (1332214) content on July 12 and 16, 1979. An unidentified individual requested the evaluation on behalf of an unspecified number of persons. No asbestos fibers were detected on any of the sample preparations. The author concludes that no hazard from exposure to asbestos from ceiling tiles exists at this facility.(Click to show more)Bulk samples of ceiling tiles from the Jewish Vocational Service (SIC-8331) in Chicago, Illinois were analyzed for asbestos (1332214) content on July 12 and 16, 1979. An unidentified individual requested the evaluation on behalf of an unspecified number of persons. No asbestos fibers were detected on any of the sample preparations. The author concludes that no hazard from exposure to asbestos from ceiling tiles exists at this facility.
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(1980) Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation, Ravenswood, West Virginia. (Click to open report) Environmental and medical surveys and technological assessments were conducted on July 18 to 20, 1978, and April 3 to 5 and June 11 to 14, 1979, to update environmental conditions and evaluate the ventilation systems in the potrooms at the Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation facility in Ravenswood, West Virginia (SIC- 3341). The evaluation was requested by a union safety and health committee member of the United Steelworkers of America, Local 5668, on behalf of the potroom employees. Person... (Click to show more)Environmental and medical surveys and technological assessments were conducted on July 18 to 20, 1978, and April 3 to 5 and June 11 to 14, 1979, to update environmental conditions and evaluate the ventilation systems in the potrooms at the Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation facility in Ravenswood, West Virginia (SIC- 3341). The evaluation was requested by a union safety and health committee member of the United Steelworkers of America, Local 5668, on behalf of the potroom employees. Personal and area air samples were obtained for determinations of coal-tar pitch (65996932) volatiles (CTPV), polynuclear-aromatic-hydrocarbons (PNA), total particulates, and fluorides. Indicator tube sampling was done for sulfur-dioxide (7446095), carbon-monoxide (630080), and hydrogen- fluoride (7664393). CTPV concentrations ranged from undetectable to of 0.20mg/m3; PNAs were present in 27 of 46 samples; total particulates ranged from 0.3 to 177.0 mg/m3, exceeding the OSHA standard of 150.0 mg/m3; sulfur-dioxide ranged from undetectable to over 25 parts per million (ppm), exceeding the OSHA standard of 5ppm. Medical questionnaires indicated that dust and off gases from the pots may have caused mucous membrane irritation. Ventilation assessment showed that the pothood system was well designed but that deficiencies in maintenance and housekeeping may have reduced its efficiency. The author concludes that potentially hazardous exposures to CTPV, total particulates, and sulfur dioxide existed for certain potroom workers. He recommends that ventilation maintenance be improved, that workers use respiratory protection when necessary, and that anode setters be studied for pot emission exposures.
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