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1063 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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(1977) H.F.E. Inc., Ft. Collins, Colorado. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on February 1-2 and on May 17, 1977, at the H.F.E., Inc. plant in Ft. Collins, Colorado, a facility engaged in the manufacturing of farm equipment (SIC-3523) used primarily in the sugar beet industry. The evaluation was prompted by a request from an authorized management representative regarding employee exposure to welding fumes, paint spray and fork lift exhaust. Environmental sampling indicated that all employees were potentially... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on February 1-2 and on May 17, 1977, at the H.F.E., Inc. plant in Ft. Collins, Colorado, a facility engaged in the manufacturing of farm equipment (SIC-3523) used primarily in the sugar beet industry. The evaluation was prompted by a request from an authorized management representative regarding employee exposure to welding fumes, paint spray and fork lift exhaust. Environmental sampling indicated that all employees were potentially exposed to toxic concentrations of paint solvents, dust, welding fumes, and carbon-monoxide. This determination was consistent with the responses obtained from 36 of the approximately 40 affected employees investigated by means of non- directed medical questionnaires; 23 of the workers questioned complained of some form of respiratory irritation, headaches, nerves, or high blood pressure, all which could be caused or aggravated by acute exposure to dust, fumes and carbon-dioxide. Recommendations are made for improving prevailing conditions.
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(1977) Hair Zoo Penfield, New York. (Click to open report) Acting on a request from an authorized representative of the employees a Health Hazard Evaluation was conducted by NIOSH in the Nail Room at the Hair Zoo, Penfield, New York, on June 29, 1976, in order to determine whether exposures to monomeric methylmethacrylate (80626) vapors were posing a health hazard to the employees, because the employer and employees have been told by a competitor that the monomer was extremely harmful. On the basis of air sample results, employee interviews, and availab... (Click to show more)Acting on a request from an authorized representative of the employees a Health Hazard Evaluation was conducted by NIOSH in the Nail Room at the Hair Zoo, Penfield, New York, on June 29, 1976, in order to determine whether exposures to monomeric methylmethacrylate (80626) vapors were posing a health hazard to the employees, because the employer and employees have been told by a competitor that the monomer was extremely harmful. On the basis of air sample results, employee interviews, and available toxicity information it is concluded that exposure to monomer vapors did not present a health hazard to the employees at the time of the survey. Interviews of the 3 affected employees were negative except for occasional itching and a raised rash, in 2 of 3 resulting from the simple irritant action of methyl-methacrylate polymer. Air sampling for N,N- dimethyl-p-toluidine, the catalyst used with the monomer, showed only trace quantities. Recommendations are made to prevent the mechanical irritation of the skin.
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(1977) Hersey Products Company, Inc., Gilbertville, Massachusetts. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on April 22, June 29-30 and July 1, 1976, at the Hersey Products Company, Inc., in Gilbertville, Massachusetts, a facility engaged in the founding of ferrous (SIC-3321) and non-ferrous castings (SIC- 3361). The evaluation was prompted by a request from the management regarding exposure of approximately 60 affected employees to vapors, gases, oxides, and particulates. Environmental evaluation revealed that the shell and no-bake core ... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on April 22, June 29-30 and July 1, 1976, at the Hersey Products Company, Inc., in Gilbertville, Massachusetts, a facility engaged in the founding of ferrous (SIC-3321) and non-ferrous castings (SIC- 3361). The evaluation was prompted by a request from the management regarding exposure of approximately 60 affected employees to vapors, gases, oxides, and particulates. Environmental evaluation revealed that the shell and no-bake core makers, metal pourers, and snagger- grinder operators employed in the ferrous foundry were exposed to toxic or potentially toxic concentrations of respirable crystalline silica (7631869) dust, or carbon-monoxide (630080), or iron-oxide and total particulates. In the non-ferrous foundry, workers were exposed to toxic concentrations of crystalline silica, or inorganic lead (7439921); the 5 non-ferrous foundry workers complained of a metallic taste and occasional recurrent chills suggestive of what is commonly known as brass-chills. Recommendations are made for improving the prevailing environmental conditions, use of respiratory protective equipment, and medical surveillance.
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(1977) Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana, 46312. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on January 17-20 and May 25-26, 1977, in the Pickling and Chipping Dock of the Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana, a facility involved in removal of defects from steel billets and blooms before being processed in a rolling mill (SIC-3312). The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized employee representative regarding exposures of approximately 70 affected workers to crystalline silica (7631869), lead (7439921... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on January 17-20 and May 25-26, 1977, in the Pickling and Chipping Dock of the Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana, a facility involved in removal of defects from steel billets and blooms before being processed in a rolling mill (SIC-3312). The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized employee representative regarding exposures of approximately 70 affected workers to crystalline silica (7631869), lead (7439921), sulfuric-acid (7664939) and contaminants released from abrasive grinding operations. Environmental sampling revealed excessive lead exposure when lead containing steel was cut with an oxyacetylene torch. The airborne concentrations of all other contaminants were not potentially toxic, a finding supported by the lack of complaints and symptoms. Review of medical questionnaires revealed previous symptomatic conditions (respiratory irritation, eye irritation, dermatitis and dental anomalies) compatible with exposure to sulfuric-acid. Recommendations are made for maintaining a safe and healthful work environment.
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(1977) Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana. (Click to open report) A health hazard evaluation was carried out at the slab yard of Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana. Eight workers were employed at this slab yard during each shift, with three shifts per day. Samples of breathing zone air and area air were analyzed for respirable crystalline silica (14808607) and total respirable particulate matter. Measurements were also taken of sulfur-dioxide (7446095) and metallic fumes and dusts. Total respirable particulates were below the recommended limits an... (Click to show more)A health hazard evaluation was carried out at the slab yard of Inland Steel Corporation, East Chicago, Indiana. Eight workers were employed at this slab yard during each shift, with three shifts per day. Samples of breathing zone air and area air were analyzed for respirable crystalline silica (14808607) and total respirable particulate matter. Measurements were also taken of sulfur-dioxide (7446095) and metallic fumes and dusts. Total respirable particulates were below the recommended limits and no detectable quantities of quartz or cristobalite were found. Airborne breathing zone concentrations of iron-oxide (1309371) ranged from 0.1 to 1.6mg/m3; of lead (7439921) from 0.003 to 0.006mg/m3; of manganese (7439965), 0.003 to 0.012mg/m3; and of copper (7440508), (0.002 to 7.0 to 10.0 parts per million (ppm); sulfur-dioxide, 0.5 to 10.0ppm; and nitrogen-dioxide (10102440), not detectable to 0.50ppm. Symptoms among the workers included cough, expectoration of dust daily, sinus difficulty, and dry mouth. Recommendations were offered concerning medical examinations and testing, respirator use, monitoring of sulfur-dioxide levels in crane cabs, installation of louvers along the south wall of the slab yard, monitoring of high carbon steel slab production, and monitoring of number 6 crude oil for benzene (71432).
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(1977) Jeffery Bigelow Design Group, Inc., Washington, D.C. (Click to open report) Acting on a request received from the Jeffery Bigelow Design Group, in Washington, D.C., regarding the exposure of employees to contaminants from acrylic furniture manufacturing, a Health Hazard Evaluation was conducted by NIOSH on August 2 and 3, 1976, to determine whether exposures to acetone, toluene, methyl methacrylate, methylene chloride, petroleum distillate, methyl alcohol, dibutyl phthalate, nuisance dust, and noise were posing a health hazard to the workers. It was determined that the ... (Click to show more)Acting on a request received from the Jeffery Bigelow Design Group, in Washington, D.C., regarding the exposure of employees to contaminants from acrylic furniture manufacturing, a Health Hazard Evaluation was conducted by NIOSH on August 2 and 3, 1976, to determine whether exposures to acetone, toluene, methyl methacrylate, methylene chloride, petroleum distillate, methyl alcohol, dibutyl phthalate, nuisance dust, and noise were posing a health hazard to the workers. It was determined that the exposures to the chemicals were not hazardous, but noise levels were found to be potentially hazardous throughout the work area during periods of frequent or prolonged power tool use. The determinations are based on environmental measurement, interviews, and observations of work practices and exposure controls. Interviews with at least 5 of 8 potentially 'affected' workers failed to reveal any pattern of symptoms, although nearly all complained of some discomfort when gluing larger projects. Recommendations are made regarding ventilation, use of a silica-free polishing compound, reduction of noise exposure and wearing of impermeable gloves.
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(1977) Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, Lompoc, California. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH at the diatomaceous earth process (SIC-3295) of the Johns-Manville facility, Lompoc, California, on November 11 and December 21-22, 1976, acting on a request from an authorized employee representative concerning the health hazards of diatomaceous earth dust exposure of the workers. Environmental air samples revealed that employees working in and around diatomaceous earth packing stations and in and around the conveying mechanisms an... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH at the diatomaceous earth process (SIC-3295) of the Johns-Manville facility, Lompoc, California, on November 11 and December 21-22, 1976, acting on a request from an authorized employee representative concerning the health hazards of diatomaceous earth dust exposure of the workers. Environmental air samples revealed that employees working in and around diatomaceous earth packing stations and in and around the conveying mechanisms and catwalks were exposed to potentially toxic concentrations of cristobalite containing dust. Employees working at the crushing stations may be exposed to excessive dust levels, but this fact was not conclusive. Mortality data seem to show a pattern of mortality excesses among the Johns- Manville population consistent with those previously documented for diatomaceous earth workers, with the rates of lung cancer and respiratory disease being higher than expected. The medical surveillance program prior to 1973 was not adequate to insure the protection of workers and, while the current program is acceptable, it will need periodic review in order to insure worker health in the future.
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(1977) Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation, Ravenswood, West Virginia. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on July 27-29, 1977, at the Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation, Ravenswood, West Virginia in the facility for the production of virgin aluminum metal (SIC-3334) by electrolytic reduction of alumina (1344281) using prebaked carbon electrodes and cryolite flux. The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the approximately 550 affected employees regarding physical impairment, primarily a high inciden... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on July 27-29, 1977, at the Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation, Ravenswood, West Virginia in the facility for the production of virgin aluminum metal (SIC-3334) by electrolytic reduction of alumina (1344281) using prebaked carbon electrodes and cryolite flux. The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the approximately 550 affected employees regarding physical impairment, primarily a high incidence of coronary heart disease in the pot and casting departments. Environmental sampling revealed that the anode setters in the pot area may be exposed to excessive concentrations of aluminum-oxide (1344281), while fluoride exposure was not excessive. In the casting area exposure to carbon-monoxide (630080), sulfur-dioxide (7446095) and ammonia (7664417) was minimal. According to available medical data, the findings related to determining whether a high rate of coronary disease existed were inconclusive. Recommendations are made for environmental control and medical surveillance of employees.
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(1977) Keller Columbus Incorporated, Columbus, Ohio. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH at Keller Columbus Incorporated, Columbus, Ohio, a facility engaged in the production of gas, electric and double oven stoves (SIC-3631). The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the approximately 100 affected employees regarding workers alleged exposure to toxic dusts, exhaust fumes, and toxic vapors, as well as employees not using the correct respirators. Environmental sampling indicated that the l... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH at Keller Columbus Incorporated, Columbus, Ohio, a facility engaged in the production of gas, electric and double oven stoves (SIC-3631). The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the approximately 100 affected employees regarding workers alleged exposure to toxic dusts, exhaust fumes, and toxic vapors, as well as employees not using the correct respirators. Environmental sampling indicated that the levels of nuisance dust and airborne solvents in air did not exceed the current standards; the same was valid for the airborne concentrations of fibrous glass. Carbon-monoxide (630080) gas levels generated by the fork lift trucks exceeded the NIOSH recommended standard. Recommendations are made for maintaining and improving working conditions.
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(1977) L. L. Bean, Inc., Freeport, Maine. (Click to open report) Acting on a request received from the management of L. L. Bean, Inc., a production facility engaged in the manufacture of tanned leather (SIC-3111) consumer items, regarding employee exposure to vapors from adhesives and solvents and also a case of nasal irritation from the dust raised in the cutting of chrome tanned leather, a health hazard evaluation was conducted by NIOSH at the above mentioned facility in Freeport, Maine, on May 13 and November 3-5, 1976. Exposure to airborne benzene (71432)... (Click to show more)Acting on a request received from the management of L. L. Bean, Inc., a production facility engaged in the manufacture of tanned leather (SIC-3111) consumer items, regarding employee exposure to vapors from adhesives and solvents and also a case of nasal irritation from the dust raised in the cutting of chrome tanned leather, a health hazard evaluation was conducted by NIOSH at the above mentioned facility in Freeport, Maine, on May 13 and November 3-5, 1976. Exposure to airborne benzene (71432) in the making room was in excess of the recommended environmental criteria and, due to the potential leukemogenesis of benzene, recommendations are made to ventilate the operation and also to switch to a benzene free solvent. Charcoal tube analysis and detector tube results gave different indications of the potential hazards posed by the concentrations of toluene, hexane (110543), and ethyl-acetate in the air; in both cases, however, the airborne levels were such as to justify changes in the existing ventilation system. Due to the toxicity of the thermal decomposition products of nylon and polypropylene and the complaints of mucous membrane irritation recorded among the 19 affected workers, it is appropriate to ventilate the plastic cord cutting operation. Exposure of employees to leather, wood and synthetic rubber dust, chromium (7440473) residue in leather dust, ammonia (7664417), toluene (108883), petroleum naphtha (8030306), acetone (67641), ethyl-acetate (141786), isopropyl-alcohol (67630), butyl-acetate (123864), isobutyl-acetate (110190) xylene (1330207), and 2-ethoxyethanol are not considered to pose a health hazard. The results are based on measurement of workplace concentration of airborne contaminants, survey of process operations and control measures, and interviews with affected employees.
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