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HHE Search Results
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.
Year Published and Title
(1977) Jeffery Bigelow Design Group, Washington, DC. (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 (1344758) flux. The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the approximately 550 affected employees regarding physical impairment, primarily a hi... (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 (1344758) 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 (9006739) 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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(1977) Leeds and Northrup Corporation, Expendable Devices Division, Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on December 13-15 at the Leed and Northrup Corporation, Expendable Devices Division, Ellwood City, Pa., a facility engaged in the manufacture of carbon analysis and temperature determination devices (SIC-2865). The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the approximately 20 affected employees to determine whether any substance found in the work place has potentially toxic effects in such concentrations... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on December 13-15 at the Leed and Northrup Corporation, Expendable Devices Division, Ellwood City, Pa., a facility engaged in the manufacture of carbon analysis and temperature determination devices (SIC-2865). The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the approximately 20 affected employees to determine whether any substance found in the work place has potentially toxic effects in such concentrations as used or found. The airborne concentrations of formaldehyde (50000) and ammonia (7429905) were low enough to prevent respiratory injury but not the subjective upper eye and respiratory irritation reported by some of the workers. Workers involved in cement mixing presented dermatitis which could be minimized by use of protective equipment and other measures. The operator of a large mixed was exposed to potentially toxic levels of respirable crystalline silica (7631869). Recommendations are made for measures that can help minimize dermal and respiratory effects apparent to the manufacturing processes evaluated.
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(1977) Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co., Copley, Ohio. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH at the chromic-oxide (1308389) producing area (SIC-2819) of the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, Copley, Ohio, on November 29-30, 1976. The investigation was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of employees to evaluate the potential hazard associated with employee exposure to chromate pigments. Seven affected employees were interviewed and an environmental survey was conducted by obtaining time weighte... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH at the chromic-oxide (1308389) producing area (SIC-2819) of the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, Copley, Ohio, on November 29-30, 1976. The investigation was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of employees to evaluate the potential hazard associated with employee exposure to chromate pigments. Seven affected employees were interviewed and an environmental survey was conducted by obtaining time weighted average and ceiling measurements of employee exposure to hexavalent chromium (7440473) and trivalent chromium. Based on environmental samplings, evaluation of ventilation systems, observations of employee work practices, and available toxicity information it is concluded that employee exposures to noncarcinogenic hexavalent chromium contained in sodium-bichromate (10588019), as measured during the survey, did not constitute a health hazard. All atmospheric levels of hexavalent chromium were below evaluation criteria. Although no standards exist from trivalent chromium, recommendation are made for preventing the release of trivalent chromium dust in the air. Certain employees who had experienced nosebleeds and other hexavalent chromium related problems in the past had not experienced such problems for at least 1.5 to 2 years of work, probably as a result of the installation of local exhaust ventilation to prevent exposure.
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(1977) New York State Police Scientific Laboratories. (Click for full summary) A Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance survey was conducted by NIOSH on May 2-5, 1977, at the New York State Police Scientific Laboratories (SIC-8071), Albany, New York. The survey was prompted by a request from the management to determine whether exposure to laboratory chemicals were such as to adversely affect the health of the approximately 50 laboratory workers. Based on air sampling and work practice observations, it was determined that the levels of acetone (67641), ammonia (7664417)... (Click to show more)A Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance survey was conducted by NIOSH on May 2-5, 1977, at the New York State Police Scientific Laboratories (SIC-8071), Albany, New York. The survey was prompted by a request from the management to determine whether exposure to laboratory chemicals were such as to adversely affect the health of the approximately 50 laboratory workers. Based on air sampling and work practice observations, it was determined that the levels of acetone (67641), ammonia (7664417), benzene (71432), 1,2- dichloroethane (107062), and ethyl-acetate (141786) in the air were below potentially toxic concentrations, while the concentration of chloroform was potentially toxic. Swipe samples for inorganic lead (7439976) indicated that there was lead contamination throughout the weapon testing area. Ventilation measurements revealed that the laboratory had inadequate exhaust ventilation for control of toxic chemicals. Recommendations are made for controlling toxic materials in the laboratories.
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(1977) Owens-Illinois Glass Plant, Hapeville, Georgia. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on March 14-18, 1977, in the Forming and Selecting Departments of the Owens-Illinois Glass Container plant (SIC-3221) in Hapeville, Georgia. The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the approximately 500 affected employees contending that a previous NIOSH evaluation completed in April 1974 has considered sulfur-dioxide (7446095) exposure, but not sodium- sulfate (7757826) and other sulfur-dioxide dec... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on March 14-18, 1977, in the Forming and Selecting Departments of the Owens-Illinois Glass Container plant (SIC-3221) in Hapeville, Georgia. The survey was prompted by a request from an authorized representative of the approximately 500 affected employees contending that a previous NIOSH evaluation completed in April 1974 has considered sulfur-dioxide (7446095) exposure, but not sodium- sulfate (7757826) and other sulfur-dioxide decay products, and raising questions about the possibility of chronic lung damage resulting from airborne exposures of employees. Environmental sampling failed to detect unacceptable levels of sulfur-dioxide, sulfate, tin (7440315) compounds, chlorides and respirable particulates. Medical interviews and respiratory function tests did not demonstrate any increased risk of adverse symptoms or adverse health effects, due to exposure to airborne contaminants. No radiological abnormalities associated with occupational exposure were detected during the medical tests.
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(1977) Port of Duluth-Superior Grain Elevators, Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin. (Click to open report) A health hazard evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH at the grain elevators (SIC-4221) in the Port of Duluth-Superior in 1975-76, following a request by an authorized workers' representative alleging illness and complaints from a large number of workers due to chemicals and high dust levels. Elevator breathing zone exposures to chemical fumigants were nearly nonexistent; only trace of carbon-tetrachloride (56235) were detected at five of the elevators surveyed. Some elevator workers w... (Click to show more)A health hazard evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH at the grain elevators (SIC-4221) in the Port of Duluth-Superior in 1975-76, following a request by an authorized workers' representative alleging illness and complaints from a large number of workers due to chemicals and high dust levels. Elevator breathing zone exposures to chemical fumigants were nearly nonexistent; only trace of carbon-tetrachloride (56235) were detected at five of the elevators surveyed. Some elevator workers were exposed to airborne total grain dust at levels exceeding the OSHA nuisance dust standards. Symptoms of eye irritation were reported by a few workers presumably due to excessive dust exposures during the survey. Extensive medical evaluation of the 307 exposed workers lead to the conclusion that the working environment in the grain elevators has caused acute respiratory, eye and nasal symptoms as determined by history from workers and personal observation. Long term effects were also noted by history and respiratory function tests. Smokers were more affected than nonsmokers, but nonsmokers also had a higher incidence of such problems than the general population. A high frequency of skin reactivity to intradermal injection of insect and flax antigen was found among workers; significant correlation with wheezing upon exposure to grain dust and respiratory function abnormalities was also found. Recommendation are made to provide for worker protection, surveillance, and health maintenance.
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