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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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(1975) Westvaco Corporation Carbon Plant, Chemical Division, Covington, Virginia. (Click to open report) An evaluation was made to determine whether exposure to carbon (7440440) dust and carbon impregnated with phosphoric-acid (7664382) was posing a health hazard to the employees in paper mills (SIC- 2621). This facility consists of three divisions: 1) paperboard, 2) carbon and 3) research. The area of interest during this evaluation was the carbon division. Two types of carbon are made at this facility: one from ground wood pulp and the second from bituminous coal. The evaluation consisted of an e... (Click to show more)An evaluation was made to determine whether exposure to carbon (7440440) dust and carbon impregnated with phosphoric-acid (7664382) was posing a health hazard to the employees in paper mills (SIC- 2621). This facility consists of three divisions: 1) paperboard, 2) carbon and 3) research. The area of interest during this evaluation was the carbon division. Two types of carbon are made at this facility: one from ground wood pulp and the second from bituminous coal. The evaluation consisted of an environmental evaluation, medical interviews and limited chest examination. It has been determined that although airborne concentrations of airborne carbon impregnated with phosphoric-acid were excessive during the primary evaluation of 1975, they were not excessive during the second evaluation of 1976. These determinations are based on the environmental measurements made. No conclusive determinations could be made from the medical tests performed. The process of activation with phosphoric-acid was in existence at this facility for one year prior to this study.
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(1975) Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company, Steubenville, Ohio. (Click to open report) Examination of the working condition at a steel mill (SIC-3325) revealed that dust containing free silica (7631869) is potentially toxic to blast furnace workers and to personnel working in the stockhouse area. This determination is based upon air concentration levels of total dust containing free silica up to four times the Federal Standard for blast furnace workers and up to twenty eight times the Federal Standard for larry car operators in the stockhouse as well as criteria concerning the tox... (Click to show more)Examination of the working condition at a steel mill (SIC-3325) revealed that dust containing free silica (7631869) is potentially toxic to blast furnace workers and to personnel working in the stockhouse area. This determination is based upon air concentration levels of total dust containing free silica up to four times the Federal Standard for blast furnace workers and up to twenty eight times the Federal Standard for larry car operators in the stockhouse as well as criteria concerning the toxic effects of free silica. It has also been determined that potentially toxic exposures did not exist on the day of evaluation to the crane operator in the stripper building from exposure to iron-oxide (1317619) fume, carbon-monoxide (630080), and free silica or to maintenance workers in the 44 inch soaking pit area from exposure to sulfur-dioxide (7446095) and carbon-monoxide. Detectable levels of carbon-monoxide, sulfur- dioxide, and iron-oxide fume were not measured while the free silica level was less than 0.4 of the Federal Standard.
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(1974) Amax Aluminum Mill Products Company, Riverside, California. (Click to open report) Dross dust, composed of aluminum-oxide (1344281) and potassium- chloride (7447407), and fumes from aluminum melting furnaces are found to be not toxic as observed in the furnace area during normal operating conditions in scrap reclamations. Recommendations are included for elimination of potential health hazards from heat stress during the summer months, noise, and asbestos (1332214).
Dross dust, composed of aluminum-oxide (1344281) and potassium- chloride (7447407), and fumes from aluminum melting furnaces are found to be not toxic as observed in the furnace area during normal operating conditions in scrap reclamations. Recommendations are included for elimination of potential health hazards from heat stress during the summer months, noise, and asbestos (1332214).
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(1974) Arco Polymer, Inc., Monaca, PA. (Click to open report) A NIOSH health hazard evaluation determination is presented for Arco Polymer Incorporated of Sinclair-Koppers Company, Incorporated, a styrene (100425) monomer production facility. Topics include: process description, evaluation design, evaluation methods, evaluation criteria, results, and recommendations. Hazardous exposures to toxic substances and/or noise are found to exist for employees in the following forms at the following areas: noise and tricalcium-phosphate dust in the Dylite-Dylene re... (Click to show more)A NIOSH health hazard evaluation determination is presented for Arco Polymer Incorporated of Sinclair-Koppers Company, Incorporated, a styrene (100425) monomer production facility. Topics include: process description, evaluation design, evaluation methods, evaluation criteria, results, and recommendations. Hazardous exposures to toxic substances and/or noise are found to exist for employees in the following forms at the following areas: noise and tricalcium-phosphate dust in the Dylite-Dylene reactor and screening areas, coal dust in the power house, fly ash in the fly ash silo, and benzene (71432) in the styrene laboratory. Data are tabulated for charcoal tube samples, detector tube samples, instantaneous dust samples, sound level measurements, and miscellaneous sampling.
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(1974) Armstrong Cork Company, Jackson, Mississippi. (Click to open report) Evaluation of exposures to mottle dust, lead (7439921), and asbestos (1332214) in the mottle area of floor tile production indicates that toxic levels of the substances are not present. Recommendations are given regarding a medical monitoring program, and the use of air hoses for cleaning work areas and equipment.
Evaluation of exposures to mottle dust, lead (7439921), and asbestos (1332214) in the mottle area of floor tile production indicates that toxic levels of the substances are not present. Recommendations are given regarding a medical monitoring program, and the use of air hoses for cleaning work areas and equipment.
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(1974) Ashland Oil Incorporated, Catlettsburg, Kentucky. (Click to open report) An environmental hygiene and health survey was undertaken in the asphalt department of Ashland Oil, Incorporated (SIC-2911), Catlettsburg, Kentucky in October, 1972 and August, 1973. The evaluation was requested by an employee representative to evaluate exposures to flaked and molten petroleum-pitch (61789604). Environmental air sampling was performed and petroleum-pitch was analyzed using gas chromatography. Medical examinations of exposed employees were also performed. It was found that worker... (Click to show more)An environmental hygiene and health survey was undertaken in the asphalt department of Ashland Oil, Incorporated (SIC-2911), Catlettsburg, Kentucky in October, 1972 and August, 1973. The evaluation was requested by an employee representative to evaluate exposures to flaked and molten petroleum-pitch (61789604). Environmental air sampling was performed and petroleum-pitch was analyzed using gas chromatography. Medical examinations of exposed employees were also performed. It was found that workers were intermittently exposed to vapors from molten petroleum-pitch and particles of the solidified product. Chromatographic analysis of samples from the working area showed phenanthrene (85018), pyrene (129000), benzo(a)pyrene (50328), benzo(e)pyrene (192972), 1,12- benzoperylene (191242), and anthanthrene (191264). Airborne concentrations of benzene soluble material were near or below the OSHA standard of 0.2 milligrams per cubic meter. Average length of employment of the 11 workers interviewed and examined was 12.6 years. Two workers had little exposure to petroleum-pitch. Seven of the nine workers with significant exposures reported past episodes of phototoxicity including skin discomfort, redness, and peeling resembling exaggerated sunburn responses on exposed skin surfaces. Six workers also complained of eye and upper respiratory tract irritation. Incidental findings included fungus infection, actinic keratosis, and hyperkeratotic lesions on the hand. Members of the study team also experienced skin discomfort following exposure at the work site. The authors conclude that the petroleum-pitch contained known photosensitizers which produced phototoxic reactions. Recommendations are made which would decrease dust generation and worker exposure to pitch particles. Use of a sun screen product is also suggested. Repeated and prolonged phototoxic injury to the skin may increase the danger of developing more serious skin diseases.
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(1974) Banner Iron Works, St. Louis, Missouri. (Click to open report) Environmental survey and medical evaluation data reveal a potential health hazard from exposure to free silica (7631869) containing dust from cleaning of castings in an iron works. Recommendations include evaluation and redesign of ventilation systems, pre-employment examinations, periodic medical examinations of workers exposed to free silica, including chest x-rays and respiratory function tests, and exclusion of workers with evidence of silicosis or tuberculosis from areas containing free sil... (Click to show more)Environmental survey and medical evaluation data reveal a potential health hazard from exposure to free silica (7631869) containing dust from cleaning of castings in an iron works. Recommendations include evaluation and redesign of ventilation systems, pre-employment examinations, periodic medical examinations of workers exposed to free silica, including chest x-rays and respiratory function tests, and exclusion of workers with evidence of silicosis or tuberculosis from areas containing free silica.
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(1974) Barker Greeting Card Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. (Click to open report) Environmental survey of the employees of a greeting card manufacturing company through medical interviews and examinations conducted in the flocking department shows that four out of six women display symptoms related either to the skin or the respiratory tract. No evidence is found of necrosis conditions among employees working with glues containing a type of Stoddard solvent, although airborne flock does result in minor mechanical irritation from the deposition of fibers on the body, particula... (Click to show more)Environmental survey of the employees of a greeting card manufacturing company through medical interviews and examinations conducted in the flocking department shows that four out of six women display symptoms related either to the skin or the respiratory tract. No evidence is found of necrosis conditions among employees working with glues containing a type of Stoddard solvent, although airborne flock does result in minor mechanical irritation from the deposition of fibers on the body, particularly skin creases. A few individuals with chronic or pre-existing throat and sinus conditions are made worse by the constant deposition of flock high in oral and nasal passages. Recommendations include improvement of dust collection and housekeeping practices, discontinuance of the practice of using compressed air to blow off dust from employees' uniforms, screening out of future potential employees with sinus and throat illness, wearing of long sleeve uniforms in the flocking area, and the use of paper face masks.
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(1974) Cupples Company, Rubber Division, Overland, Missouri. (Click to open report) Evaluation of potential exposure to dust from a parting compound, and to gaseous and particulate matter evolved when inner tubes are removed from vulcanizing molds. The use of enclosures, ventilation, and respirators for the vulcanization area is recommended for the following reasons: the parting compound contains 7% free silica (7631869), relatively high levels of airborne particulate matter, and unknown potential hazards of materials produced during vulcanization.
Evaluation of potential exposure to dust from a parting compound, and to gaseous and particulate matter evolved when inner tubes are removed from vulcanizing molds. The use of enclosures, ventilation, and respirators for the vulcanization area is recommended for the following reasons: the parting compound contains 7% free silica (7631869), relatively high levels of airborne particulate matter, and unknown potential hazards of materials produced during vulcanization.
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(1974) Delco Moraine Division, GMC Corporation, Dayton, Ohio. (Click to open report) Analysis of samples of airborne particulates and medical evaluation at an industrial facility reveals that antimony (7440360), asbestos (1332214), chromic acid (7738945), copper (7440508), cyanide, iron (7439896), lead (7439921), nickel (7440020), cutting oils, sodium hydroxide (1310732), tin (7440315), and zinc stearate (557051) are not expected to cause toxic effects in exposed workers. The reported number of cases of dermatitis, upper respiratory irritation and eye irritation are apparently e... (Click to show more)Analysis of samples of airborne particulates and medical evaluation at an industrial facility reveals that antimony (7440360), asbestos (1332214), chromic acid (7738945), copper (7440508), cyanide, iron (7439896), lead (7439921), nickel (7440020), cutting oils, sodium hydroxide (1310732), tin (7440315), and zinc stearate (557051) are not expected to cause toxic effects in exposed workers. The reported number of cases of dermatitis, upper respiratory irritation and eye irritation are apparently episodic and not judged to be excessive in the plant studied.
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