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HHE Search Results
1059 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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(1976) Fairbanks Weighing Division, Colt Industries, St. Johnsbury, Vermont. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on July 28-31, and December 1-5, 1975, at the Fairbanks Weighing Division, Colt Industries, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, a facility engaged in the manufacturing of weighing scales (SIC-3536). The survey was prompted by a request from the employer regarding the presence of potentially toxic concentrations of any of the substances found in the place of employment. Based on environmental sampling, ventilation measurements, observation of wo... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on July 28-31, and December 1-5, 1975, at the Fairbanks Weighing Division, Colt Industries, St. Johnsbury, Vermont, a facility engaged in the manufacturing of weighing scales (SIC-3536). The survey was prompted by a request from the employer regarding the presence of potentially toxic concentrations of any of the substances found in the place of employment. Based on environmental sampling, ventilation measurements, observation of work practices and medical questionnaires administered to the 27 affected employees it was established that with one exception, all welders in the production welding area were exposed to toxic concentrations of welding fumes and gases. No health hazards were identified in the plating room, heat treatment operation and grinding, sanding and abrasive cutoff area. Recommendations are made for improving the exhaust system to effectively remove welding fumes and gases.
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(1976) Federal Products Corporation, Providence, Rhode Island. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on October 22-24, 1975, and January 27-29, 1976, at Federal Products, Providence, Rhode Island, a facility engaged in the manufacture of precision linear instruments (SIC-3545) and their accessories. The survey was prompted by a request from the employer regarding employee exposure to a variety of dusts, fumes and vapors. Measurements of workplace concentrations of airborne chemicals, evaluation of process operations and control mea... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on October 22-24, 1975, and January 27-29, 1976, at Federal Products, Providence, Rhode Island, a facility engaged in the manufacture of precision linear instruments (SIC-3545) and their accessories. The survey was prompted by a request from the employer regarding employee exposure to a variety of dusts, fumes and vapors. Measurements of workplace concentrations of airborne chemicals, evaluation of process operations and control measures, medical interviews, and a review of the pertinent literature led to the conclusion that exposures of employees to ammonia (7664417), beryllium (7440417), chromic-acid (7738945), lead (7439921), methyl- ethyl-ketone (78933), fumes, nitric-acid (7697372), nuisance dusts, oil mist, sodium-hydroxide (1310732), toluene-diisocyanate (1321386), 1,1,1-trichloroethane (71556), 1,1,2-trichloro-1,2,2- trifluoroethane (354585), welding fumes, mahogany wood dust and wood dust, and operations in the print shop, dark room and lapping were not toxic to employees. Employee exposure to free silica (7631869) at the vacu-blast operation was potentially toxic. Recommendations are made to reduce the dermatitis experienced by employees in some departments.
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(1976) Fibreboard Corporation, Stockton, California. (Click to open report) Employees in the Litho Department of the Fibreboard Corporation Plant (SIC-2661) in Stockton, California, are not found to be exposed to toxic concentrations of dusting powders, but are exposed to airborne dust levels from the powders which exceed the State of California OSHA standard and the threshold limits for nuisance dust. Safety recommendations include servicing of exhaust ventilation systems regularly, vacuum cleaning instead of dry sweeping, and making NIOSH Certified Respirators availab... (Click to show more)Employees in the Litho Department of the Fibreboard Corporation Plant (SIC-2661) in Stockton, California, are not found to be exposed to toxic concentrations of dusting powders, but are exposed to airborne dust levels from the powders which exceed the State of California OSHA standard and the threshold limits for nuisance dust. Safety recommendations include servicing of exhaust ventilation systems regularly, vacuum cleaning instead of dry sweeping, and making NIOSH Certified Respirators available whenever needed.
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(1976) GAF Office Systems Division, Johnson City, New York. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on January 13-15 and April 8-10, 1975, and January 12-13, 1976, at the GAF Office Systems Division, Johnson City, New York, manufacturers of repro-sensitizing products (SIC-3861). The survey was prompted by a request from a representative of 125 affected employees, alleging exposure of workers to excessive dusts, mists and a variety of chemicals and solvents, as well as medical illness, early retirement and death from cardiovascular... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on January 13-15 and April 8-10, 1975, and January 12-13, 1976, at the GAF Office Systems Division, Johnson City, New York, manufacturers of repro-sensitizing products (SIC-3861). The survey was prompted by a request from a representative of 125 affected employees, alleging exposure of workers to excessive dusts, mists and a variety of chemicals and solvents, as well as medical illness, early retirement and death from cardiovascular disease due to occupational exposure. Medical and environmental data failed to show the presence of toxic concentrations of chemicals and dusts in the ball milling and solvent based coating operations, although a potential health hazard due to exposure to silica (7631869) may exist during the preparation of the coating solutions. Nuisance dust did not present a health hazard in the converting departments, while a potential hazard from exposure to silica may exist in the building that serves as a warehouse for a wide variety of substances. Cross- sectional analysis of employee medical records indicated that the possibility exists that an excess number of cases of cardiovascular diseases have occurred at GAF.
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(1976) General Electric Company, Coshocton, Ohio. (Click to open report) A health hazard evaluation was conducted by NIOSH in the mica (12001262) paper production area of General Electric's Coshocton, Ohio, plant (SIC-2649). Environmental sampling and medical sampling were done regarding potential exposure to mica, free crystalline silica, and nuisance dust. Findings of this evaluation indicate that some agent, presumably the mica, is causing nasal irritation. Clinical evidence of irritation was observed. No long range permanent or disabling effects would be expected... (Click to show more)A health hazard evaluation was conducted by NIOSH in the mica (12001262) paper production area of General Electric's Coshocton, Ohio, plant (SIC-2649). Environmental sampling and medical sampling were done regarding potential exposure to mica, free crystalline silica, and nuisance dust. Findings of this evaluation indicate that some agent, presumably the mica, is causing nasal irritation. Clinical evidence of irritation was observed. No long range permanent or disabling effects would be expected.
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(1976) Hardric Laboratories, Waltham, Massachusetts. (Click to open report) A health hazard evaluation determination performed at the Hardric laboratories (SIC-3541), manufacturers of precision components from various metals including beryllium (7440417), failed to reveal any detectable levels of beryllium in the air. The lower limit of detection for beryllium in the sampling method used is 0.5 micrograms/filter. Medical interviews also failed to reveal any work related health complaints.
A health hazard evaluation determination performed at the Hardric laboratories (SIC-3541), manufacturers of precision components from various metals including beryllium (7440417), failed to reveal any detectable levels of beryllium in the air. The lower limit of detection for beryllium in the sampling method used is 0.5 micrograms/filter. Medical interviews also failed to reveal any work related health complaints.
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(1976) Hedstrom Union Company, Bedford, Pennsylvania. (Click to open report) A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on April 22 and September 4, 1975, at the Hedstrom Union Company, Bedford, Pennsylvania, a facility engaged in the manufacture of toys from sheet steel (SIC-3312). Fabrications operations include cutting, stamping, welding and surface coating prior to assembly. The survey was prompted by a request from the 19 affected employees of the company to evaluate exposure to arsenic (7440382) throughout the plant after one worker was treated... (Click to show more)A Health Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on April 22 and September 4, 1975, at the Hedstrom Union Company, Bedford, Pennsylvania, a facility engaged in the manufacture of toys from sheet steel (SIC-3312). Fabrications operations include cutting, stamping, welding and surface coating prior to assembly. The survey was prompted by a request from the 19 affected employees of the company to evaluate exposure to arsenic (7440382) throughout the plant after one worker was treated for arsenic poisoning. Environmental sampling, review of biological tests obtained from one employee, and a review of the pertinent literature lead to the conclusion that the exposure of pressmen, die setters, utility men, welders, platers, painters and maintenance men to arsenic, lead (7439921), mercury (7439976), and bismuth (7440699) was not toxic at the concentrations measured. No jugement could be made as to the cause of localized skin pigmentation observed in one worker; however, it does not appear to be related to arsenic exposure at the work place. A potential problem was noted in conjunction with eating habits of some workers and the composition of the paint used on heavy equipment throughout the plant.
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(1976) Hersey Products Company, Dedham, Massachusetts. (Click to open report) A health hazard evaluation of employee exposure to air contaminants in the Bronze Foundry (SIC-3362) of the Hersey Products Company reveals that 27 percent of the personnel respirable samples in the coremaking, molding, shakeout and fettling areas showed exposures to crystalline silica in excess of the NIOSH recommended standard, to the effect that coremakers, molders, utility men on shakeout and fettlers are exposed to potentially toxic concentration of airborne respirable crystalline silica (7... (Click to show more)A health hazard evaluation of employee exposure to air contaminants in the Bronze Foundry (SIC-3362) of the Hersey Products Company reveals that 27 percent of the personnel respirable samples in the coremaking, molding, shakeout and fettling areas showed exposures to crystalline silica in excess of the NIOSH recommended standard, to the effect that coremakers, molders, utility men on shakeout and fettlers are exposed to potentially toxic concentration of airborne respirable crystalline silica (7631869). The concentrations of formaldehyde (50000) do not exceed the evaluation criteria, although evidence exists that irritant toxicity to this agent is present in the exposed workers. The levels of toluene (108883) encountered cannot account for infrequent nose and throat soreness elicited by 2 workers. Bronze alloy furnace tenders and pourers are frequently exposed to lead levels in excess of the recommended standards; the same is valid for casting chipping and grinding personnel, who also undergo excessive copper (7440508) dust exposure.
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(1976) J.F.K. Federal Building, Boston, Massachusetts. (Click to open report) This letter informs the recipient of the results of air sampling carried out to detect asbestos (1332214) fibers in the J.F.K. Federal Building located in Boston, Massachusetts. The sampling was performed using 37 millimeter diameter membrane filters of 0.8 micron pore size which were mounted in three piece cassettes. An airflow of 2 liters per minute was maintained through open face filters using personal sampling pumps. Phase contrast microscopes at 400x magnification were used to make the det... (Click to show more)This letter informs the recipient of the results of air sampling carried out to detect asbestos (1332214) fibers in the J.F.K. Federal Building located in Boston, Massachusetts. The sampling was performed using 37 millimeter diameter membrane filters of 0.8 micron pore size which were mounted in three piece cassettes. An airflow of 2 liters per minute was maintained through open face filters using personal sampling pumps. Phase contrast microscopes at 400x magnification were used to make the determinations. Twelve different rooms in all were sampled and the locations included desk tops, file cabinets, tables and credenza. At no location was there a fiber concentration over 0.01 fiber/cubic centimeter. Bulk samples were taken from structural steel supports in the building for analysis as well. Samples were taken from five rooms; the amount of asbestos determined in the samples ranged from 15 to 20 percent. It had been thought that asbestos was used during the construction of the building only as high as the fourteenth floor, but this study demonstrated that asbestos was used throughout the entire building.
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(1976) Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation, Ravenswood, West Virginia. (Click to open report) Environmental sampling was conducted and medical examinations administered to workers at the Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation (SIC-3334) in Ravenswood, West Virginia on July 8-11, 1974, and August 26, 1974 to determine employee exposure to toxic concentrations of dust, particulate polycyclic organic matter (PPOM), and benzo(a)pyrene (50328) (BaP). An evaluation request came from an authorized representative of approximately 150 affected employees. All samples were below federally accepta... (Click to show more)Environmental sampling was conducted and medical examinations administered to workers at the Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation (SIC-3334) in Ravenswood, West Virginia on July 8-11, 1974, and August 26, 1974 to determine employee exposure to toxic concentrations of dust, particulate polycyclic organic matter (PPOM), and benzo(a)pyrene (50328) (BaP). An evaluation request came from an authorized representative of approximately 150 affected employees. All samples were below federally acceptable levels of 2.4 milligram per cubic meter (mg/m3) for coal dusts, 2.5 mg/m3 for fluorides, 5 mg/m3 for manganese (7439965), and 0.2 mg/m3 for PPOM. Samples of PPOM showed BaP content to be below minimum detectable concentrations. None of the workers showed evidence of carbon pneumoconiosis. The authors recommend using NIOSH approved respirators, making respiratory air quality checks, establishing a respiratory maintenance program, controlling contaminants at the source, using vacuum or wet methods for cleaning operations, starting maintenance programs for all machinery, routine wetting of yard area, dampening of spills or accumulations of pitch to minimize dust generation, using protective clothing for employees, and using safety glasses. The authors further recommend that possible worker exposure to asbestos be assessed.
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