Study of coal liquefaction and gasification plants: an industrial-hygiene assessment, a control-technology assessment, and the development of sampling and analytical techniques. Volume 2. Industrial-hygiene study of coal-gasification processes

Technical Report · Fri Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5082691

Cubit, D A; Tanita, R K

Environmental and breathing zone samples were analyzed for polynuclear aromatic (PNA) compounds including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and aromatic amine, benzene, toluene, xylene, anilines, phenols, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide at three coal gasification (SIC-3312) facilities. Industrial hygiene programs were reviewed. The other substances were rarely found at concentrations above the detection limit. All facilities provided physical examinations and periodic medical histories. Two provided skin examinations, urinalyses, and blood counts. Work practices were directed toward reducing skin contact with process components. These included isolation, draining and flushing, and cleaning. The authors conclude that workers at all facilities are exposed to PNA. They recommend developing methods for decontaminating protective clothing and equipment, and conducting studies on long term effects of PNA inhalation.

• Research Organization: Dynamac Corp., Rockville, MD (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5082691
• Report Number(s): PB-85-208973/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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