Hazard-evaluation and technical-assistance report No. ta-77-68, McDaniel Art Studio, Cincinnati, Ohio

Technical Report · Thu Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1978

OSTI ID:6078361

Kronoveter, K J

In response to a request from the McDaniel Art Studio, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, an investigation was made of possible hazardous working conditions at the site, specifically the exposure to dust during sculpturing. Air sampling revealed potential dust exposures as high as 50 mg/m3 of total dust while using a powered disc grinder to sculpt. The sculpting process involved grinding with a 6-inch electric disc grinder or using such hand tools as files and chisels. The sculptor used primarily limestone, marble, talc, and onyx, working about 6 hours per day. The talc sculpting stone showed the presence of asbestos on bulk analysis. The sculptor wore safety glasses with side shields and an appropriate, approved respirator. An industrial vacuum cleaner was used for dust cleanup. The author recommends that the sculptor continue to use the NIOSH approved respirator and that, if possible, the disc grinder not be used on potential asbestos sources such as serpentine and talc. Wet working of the stone would reduce the dust levels significantly. Several precautionary measures are listed from a publication dealing with the health risks associated with common art and hobby materials.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (USA). Industrial Hygiene Section
• OSTI ID: 6078361
• Report Number(s): PB-89-152938/XAB; NIOSH/TA-77-68
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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