Coal liquefaction: recent findings in occupational safety and health. Special technical report

Technical Report · Sun Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980

OSTI ID:5071859

Harris, L R; Gideon, J A; Berardinelli, S; Reed, L D; Dobbin, R D; Evans, J M; Telesca, D R; Tanita, R K

Coal liquefaction materials contain potentially hazardous and biologicallly active substances, many of which have not been characterized as to their composition and/or health effects. Animal studies have shown that certain fractions of coal liquefaction process streams may cause tumors at the site of application. Recent industrial hygiene data show worker exposure at low concentrations of suspected carcinogens. Current control technology assessments of coal liquefaction processes indicate potential exposure of plant maintenance and repair personnel to hazardous materials. This report presents the results of recent NIOSH industrial hygiene studies at two coal liquefaction pilot plants and reviews recent health and process aspects of this technology.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Rockville, MD (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5071859
• Report Number(s): NIOSH-80-122
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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