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Health hazard evaluation report heta 88-0140-2517, Boise Cascade United Paperworkers International Union, Rumford, Maine

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:166937
In response to a request from the United Paperworkers International Union, potential exposures to polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins/polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDDs/PCDFs) and chlorinated volatile organic compounds were evaluated at the Boise Cascade (SIC-2621), Rumford, Maine. Air samples and wipe samples were collected and analyzed. Airborne toxicity equivalent (I-TEQ) concentrations of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlor odibenzo-p-dioxin (1746016) (TCDD) ranged from 0.01 to 0.06 picgrams (pg) per cubic meter. Serum samples collected from community residents, low exposure potential workers and high exposure potential workers showed no appreciable differences among the exposure groups for specific PCDDs of PCDF. The authors conclude that no clear relationships were found between PCDDs and PCDFs in workers and exposure on the job. Periodic exposure monitoring should be conducted.
Research Organization:
National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (United States)
OSTI ID:
166937
Report Number(s):
PB--96-115449/XAB; HETA--88-0140-2517
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English