Health hazard evaluation report HETA 85-345-1665, County of Alameda, Oakland, California. [Data Processing Department]

Technical Report · Sat Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:5101675

Belanger, P L

Air quality in the Data Processing Department of the County of Alameda, Oakland, California was investigated on May 16, and June 14, 1985. The evaluation was requested by a representative of the Personnel Department, Occupational Health Services, County of Alameda, Oakland, California to investigate indoor air quality problems. Workers had complained about room air temperature, and symptoms such as stuffy head, headaches, burning eyes and raspy throat. There also was concern that the ventilation intake duct, at street level, might be capturing vehicle-exhaust fumes. Approximately 70 to 80 programmers and clerical staff work in the Data Processing Department, which is located in a large windowless room in the basement. An initial environmental survey was conducted in May; in June, carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO/sub 2/) and formaldehyde concentrations in the air were measured using chemical detector tubes. The author concluded that there were no overexposures to CO, CO/sub 2/, or formaldehyde, and that workers complaints may be related to an improperly balanced ventilation system and cigarette smoke.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5101675
• Report Number(s): PB-86-221629/XAB; HETA-85-345-1665
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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