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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) Sterling Faucet Company, Sabraton, West Virginia. (Click to open report) Environmental and medical surveys were conducted on March 7 and 8, 1979 and on June 27, 1979 at the Sterling Faucet Company (SIC-3432) in Sabraton, West Virginia to investigate possible hazards of a graphite (7782425) lubricant and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). Authorized representatives of the employees' union, United Steelworkers of America Local 6214, requested the surveys to evaluate the health effects of the graphite lubricant and PAH exposures in drop forge operators. Analyses o... (Click to show more)Environmental and medical surveys were conducted on March 7 and 8, 1979 and on June 27, 1979 at the Sterling Faucet Company (SIC-3432) in Sabraton, West Virginia to investigate possible hazards of a graphite (7782425) lubricant and polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). Authorized representatives of the employees' union, United Steelworkers of America Local 6214, requested the surveys to evaluate the health effects of the graphite lubricant and PAH exposures in drop forge operators. Analyses of personal and area samples for total and respirable synthetic graphite dust, refined petroleum solvents and PAH indicated that concentrations were below current environmental criteria or were undetectable for these substances. Nondirected medical questionnaire interviews with the exposed employees revealed a high incidence of skin and upper respiratory irritation. The authors conclude that although air concentrations of measured substances were within acceptable limits, there was skin and vapor respiratory irritation associated with industrial exposure. They recommend the implementation of safety measures such as the use of protective gloves, the placement of a splash shield, the use of safety goggles, and the utilization of local exhaust ventilation.
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(1980) U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, Indoor Firing Range, Washington, D.C. (Click to open report) An evaluation was made of the ventilation system and design of an indoor firing range located in the District Court Building, in Washington, D.C. As this facility had been closed almost 2 years earlier, sampling for lead (7439921) concentrations was not possible. The evaluation was needed so that the facility could be reopened for handgun qualifying of U.S. Marshals. The range was 108 feet long, 12 feet wide and 9 feet high with three firing booths. The ventilation system supplied about 1300 cub... (Click to show more)An evaluation was made of the ventilation system and design of an indoor firing range located in the District Court Building, in Washington, D.C. As this facility had been closed almost 2 years earlier, sampling for lead (7439921) concentrations was not possible. The evaluation was needed so that the facility could be reopened for handgun qualifying of U.S. Marshals. The range was 108 feet long, 12 feet wide and 9 feet high with three firing booths. The ventilation system supplied about 1300 cubic feet of air per minute (cfm) and exhausted 3700cfm. Air entered through 12 ceiling diffusers and exited through three ceiling diffusers, one above each shooting station. The range was under negative pressure with regard to the rest of the building. Ventilation was acceptable at the shooting stations, but the air became stagnant further down range. The air supply to the range officer needed to be redesigned to avoid drafts and to increase the efficiency of lead dust removal. The author recommends modifications which would render this facility operational. The sand pit at the end of the range used to trap spent bullets should be replaced with a water trap. The author recommends that reflecting walls be covered with high efficiency sound absorbing material and that the back sides of the trap plates be covered with an epoxy resin to reduce noise levels.
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(1980) U.S. Precision Lens, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio. (Click to open report) Personal breathing zone and area air samples were taken and affected employees were interviewed to determine whether exposures to polymethyl-methacrylate (9011147) methyl-methacrylate-vapor (80626) and 1,1,1-trichloroethane (71556), toluene (108883), magnesium- fluoride (7783406) isopropyl-alcohol (67630), iron-oxide (1345251), and oil mist were posing a health hazard to massive optics (M.O.) and tool grinding room (T.G.) employees of U.S. Precision Lense Incorporated (SIC-307) in Cincinnati, Oh... (Click to show more)Personal breathing zone and area air samples were taken and affected employees were interviewed to determine whether exposures to polymethyl-methacrylate (9011147) methyl-methacrylate-vapor (80626) and 1,1,1-trichloroethane (71556), toluene (108883), magnesium- fluoride (7783406) isopropyl-alcohol (67630), iron-oxide (1345251), and oil mist were posing a health hazard to massive optics (M.O.) and tool grinding room (T.G.) employees of U.S. Precision Lense Incorporated (SIC-307) in Cincinnati, Ohio, on January 17 and 18, 1980. The evaluation was requested by the company. The facility employs 250 workers with an unspecified number working in the M.O. and T.G. rooms. Personal breathing zone and area air samples were taken and analyzed of each for the contaminants. Bulk samples were analyzed for silica content. Sample results for the contaminants ranged up to 20 percent of the recommended exposure limits. Bulk samples did not contain silica. The authors conclude that the exposures to the sampled substances were not hazardous to the employees at the time of the investigations.
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(1980) U.S. Steel Tubing Specialists Center, Gary Indiana. (Click to open report) Environmental samples were analyzed for the presence of chromium (7440473), hexavalent chromium, iron-oxide (1332372), particulate fluoride manganese (7439965), lead (7439921) welding fumes, gaseous fluorides, nickel (7440020), molybdenum (7439987), and carbon- dioxide (124389) at the U.S. Steel Tubing Specialities Center (SIC- 3312) in Gary, Indiana, on May 23 and 24, and September, 1979, and on January 30 and February 1, 1980. The evaluation request was by the United Steelworkers of America, L... (Click to show more)Environmental samples were analyzed for the presence of chromium (7440473), hexavalent chromium, iron-oxide (1332372), particulate fluoride manganese (7439965), lead (7439921) welding fumes, gaseous fluorides, nickel (7440020), molybdenum (7439987), and carbon- dioxide (124389) at the U.S. Steel Tubing Specialities Center (SIC- 3312) in Gary, Indiana, on May 23 and 24, and September, 1979, and on January 30 and February 1, 1980. The evaluation request was by the United Steelworkers of America, Local 2697 on behalf of 34 welders to evaluate a high rate of cardiovascular disease among workers. Concentrations of total chromium, hexavalent chromium and particulate fluoride were 0.02, 0.006, and 0.003 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/CuM), respectively; and their corresponding OSHA permissible exposure concentrations were 1.0, 1.0 and 2.5mg/CuM. Concentrations of iron-oxide, manganese, lead, and welding fumes ranged from 0.1 to 2.9, 0.004 to 0.19, 0.01 to 0.57 and 0.59 to 9.6mg/CuM, respectively, and their corresponding OSHA permissible exposure concentrations were 10.0, 5.0, 0.05, and 5.0mg/CuM. Gaseous fluorides, nickel, molybdenum and vanadium were not detected. Concentrations of carbon-monoxide ranged from less than 2 to 73.8 parts per million (ppm), exceeding the OSHA standard of 50ppm. The medical survey indicated an excess incidence of cardiovascular disease and increased respiratory symptoms. Blood lead and free erythrocyte protoporphyrin results were normal. The authors conclude that a health hazard due to overexposure to lead, carbon-monoxide and welding fumes and an excess of cardiovascular disease and respiratory symptoms exists. They recommend measures for the protection of workers and the reduction of hazards.
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(1980) Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C. (Click for full summary) Worker exposures to metal dusts or fumes or acrylic vapors were determined at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Dental Laboratory (SIC-8070) in Washington, D.C., from May 27 to 30, 1980. The evaluation request came from an authorized representative of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 2 on behalf of about 52 affected workers. Personal breathing zone air samples were analyzed for beryllium (7440417), nickel (7440020), chromium (7440473), molybdenum (7439987), and methyl-meth... (Click to show more)Worker exposures to metal dusts or fumes or acrylic vapors were determined at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Dental Laboratory (SIC-8070) in Washington, D.C., from May 27 to 30, 1980. The evaluation request came from an authorized representative of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 2 on behalf of about 52 affected workers. Personal breathing zone air samples were analyzed for beryllium (7440417), nickel (7440020), chromium (7440473), molybdenum (7439987), and methyl-methacrylate (80626). Medical questionnaires were given to 17 workers. Air concentrations of all of the elements were well below OSHA standards of 0.002, 1.0, 5.0, 1.0, and 351 milligrams per cubic meter for beryllium, chromium, molybdenum, nickel, and methyl methacrylate, respectively. Two employees reported chronic lung conditions which they attributed to past dust exposure. Ventilation measurements indicated that air flow rates were sufficient to remove metal and porcelain dusts, and acrylic vapors. The author concludes that the workers are not exposed to chemical hazards. Recommendations include the repair of certain components of the ventilation system, worker education, measures to minimize dust generation, and the prohibition of eating, drinking and smoking when working in the laboratory.
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(1980) Western Gypsum Company, Santa Fe, New Mexico. (Click to open report) An environmental and medical survey was conducted on April 24, 1979 at the Western Gypsum Company (SIC-3275) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. An authorized representative of the American Federation of Labor/Congress of Industrial Occupations United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers International Union requested the evaluation to investigate possible hazards to workers involved in gypsum (10101414) wallboard production. Environmental samples were collected to determine airborne concentrations of gypsum dus... (Click to show more)An environmental and medical survey was conducted on April 24, 1979 at the Western Gypsum Company (SIC-3275) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. An authorized representative of the American Federation of Labor/Congress of Industrial Occupations United Cement, Lime and Gypsum Workers International Union requested the evaluation to investigate possible hazards to workers involved in gypsum (10101414) wallboard production. Environmental samples were collected to determine airborne concentrations of gypsum dust. Four production area workers were interviewed to identify medical symptoms. Exhaust velocities of the ventilation system were measured at various work stations. Four personal breathing zones and two general area samples indicated gypsum concentrations ranged from standard of 15mg/m3 for an 8 hour time weighted average. Employee interviews failed to identify and work related health problems. Exhaust velocities ranged from 175 to 200 feet per minute. The authors conclude that a hazard from exposure to gypsum dust did not exist in the wallboard production area.
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(1979) American Concrete Division, Union Metal Company, Waukegan, Illinois. (Click to open report) Environmental and personal air samples were analyzed for the presence of toluene (108883), mineral-spirits (8030306), naptha (8030306), methyl-isobutyl-ketone (108101), total particulates, respirable particulates, respirable free silica (7631869), iron- oxide-fume, chromium (7440473), nickel (7440020), copper (7440508), and aluminum (7429905), at the American Concrete Division of the Union Metal Company (SIC-2819) in Waukegan, Illinois on March 30, July 5, and October 20, 1978. An evaluation req... (Click to show more)Environmental and personal air samples were analyzed for the presence of toluene (108883), mineral-spirits (8030306), naptha (8030306), methyl-isobutyl-ketone (108101), total particulates, respirable particulates, respirable free silica (7631869), iron- oxide-fume, chromium (7440473), nickel (7440020), copper (7440508), and aluminum (7429905), at the American Concrete Division of the Union Metal Company (SIC-2819) in Waukegan, Illinois on March 30, July 5, and October 20, 1978. An evaluation request came from an authorized representative of the approximately 60 affected workers. The airborne concentrations of respirable free silica in three personal samples exceeded the NIOSH recommended standard of 0.05 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/CuM), and ranged from 0.013 to evaluation criteria. The author recommends reducing crystalline silica by using engineering controls, institution of a respiratory protection program, enclosure of the mold spinning machines, and the control of peak exposures to air contaminants by the installation of local ventilation systems on respiratory protection equipment.
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(1979) Arapahoe Aluminum and Brass Foundry, Inc., Englewood, Colorado. (Click to open report) Environmental air samples of airborne dusts, metals, gases, vapors, and fumes were collected, and a medical evaluation was conducted on November 29, 30, and December 1, 1978 and February 12 to 14, 1979 at the Arapahoe Aluminum and Brass Foundry, Inc. (SIC-3361), in Englewood, Colorado. The evaluation request to identify any potentially toxic workplace exposures for approximately 50 employees came from an employer representative. Concentration of inorganic lead (7439921) ranged from 0.03 to 3.2 m... (Click to show more)Environmental air samples of airborne dusts, metals, gases, vapors, and fumes were collected, and a medical evaluation was conducted on November 29, 30, and December 1, 1978 and February 12 to 14, 1979 at the Arapahoe Aluminum and Brass Foundry, Inc. (SIC-3361), in Englewood, Colorado. The evaluation request to identify any potentially toxic workplace exposures for approximately 50 employees came from an employer representative. Concentration of inorganic lead (7439921) ranged from 0.03 to 3.2 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/cum) and exceeded the OSHA standard of 0.05mg/cum in 44 percent of the samples. Crystalline silica (14808607) concentrations exceeded the OSHA standard of 0.29mg/cum in 77 percent of the samples. All other sample concentrations were below criteria. Blood lead concentrations exceeded the OSHA standard of 40 micrograms per 100 grams of whole blood in 81 percent of the workers, and 72 percent had free erythrocyte protoporphyrin determinations above the normal range of 356 to 662 micrograms per liter of red blood cells. The investigator concludes that workers were exposed to hazardous concentrations of inorganic lead and crystalline silica, and other toxic exposures could occur if production conditions change without corresponding ventilation improvements. The use of respirators, protective hearing devices and clothing; improvements of workplace hygiene and ventilation systems; and periodic medical surveillance until all exposures are below criteria are recommended.
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(1979) Ashland Petroleum Company, 2nd Avenue, Freedom, Pennsylvania. (Click to open report) Environmental air sampling was performed and nondirect medical questionnaires were administered on March 6 and 7, 1979 at Ashland Petroleum Company, (SIC-1311) Freedom, Pennsylvania to determine if employees were exposed to bauxite (1318167) dust and unknown toxic substances. The evaluation was requested by the Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers International Union Local 8-621, for the 15 potentially exposed employees. The benzene (71432) soluble fraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PPAH... (Click to show more)Environmental air sampling was performed and nondirect medical questionnaires were administered on March 6 and 7, 1979 at Ashland Petroleum Company, (SIC-1311) Freedom, Pennsylvania to determine if employees were exposed to bauxite (1318167) dust and unknown toxic substances. The evaluation was requested by the Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers International Union Local 8-621, for the 15 potentially exposed employees. The benzene (71432) soluble fraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PPAH) measured 0.43 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/cu m) and exceeded the OSHA recommended exposure limit of 0.20mg/cu m in one of four sampling periods. Total dust particulates ranged from 1.1 to 8.5mg/cu m, lead (7439921) was undetectable, and sulfur dioxide (7446095) gas measured 3.1 micrograms/cu m. All were below their respective recommended limits of 15mg/cu m, 50 mg/cu m, and 13mg/cu m. Medical reports of acute, intermittent irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, dry skin, occasional headache, sinus congestion, and wheezing with exertion were associated with increased heat and with the burning of certain products that probably contained sulfur dioxide. The authors recommend periodic vacuum cleaning of the burner house, periodic maintenance of the burner and ducts to seal leaks; a program of environmental sampling, preplacement and periodic medical examinations for exposed workers, maintaining medical records on all employees exposed for 1 or more years to sulfur dioxide, and a review of the value of the current preemployment practice of routinely recording lower back radiographs.
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(1979) Associated Grocers, Inc., Seattle, Washington. (Click to open report) Toxic exposure to cleaning chemicals used at Associated Grocers, Inc. (SIC-5411), Seattle, Washington, was evaluated on February 22 and March 23, 1979 in response to a request from an authorized employee representative. Air samples were collected and analyzed for levels of sodium-hydroxide (1310732), isopropyl-alcohol (67630), and butyl cellosolve (111762). All were found to be within OSHA limits (2 milligrams per cubic meter of air, 400, and 50 parts per million parts of air, respectively). Tox... (Click to show more)Toxic exposure to cleaning chemicals used at Associated Grocers, Inc. (SIC-5411), Seattle, Washington, was evaluated on February 22 and March 23, 1979 in response to a request from an authorized employee representative. Air samples were collected and analyzed for levels of sodium-hydroxide (1310732), isopropyl-alcohol (67630), and butyl cellosolve (111762). All were found to be within OSHA limits (2 milligrams per cubic meter of air, 400, and 50 parts per million parts of air, respectively). Toxic levels of sodium hydroxide were measured at a 500 gallon caustic solution tank (6.4 milligrams per cubic meters of air). A review of the medical records of four employees did not reveal any problems conclusively related to work. It is concluded that a hazard exists during use of the caustic solution tank, but not in relation to general environmental levels of chemicals. To reduce exposure to sodium hydroxide dust, it is recommended that a liquid concentrate, and granulated instead of powdered sodium-hydroxide be used. Also recommended is the use of protective clothing and gear, and the labeling of contents in the caustic tank.
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