Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 85-307-1608, Frances Perkins Building, Washington, DC

Technical Report · Mon Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985

OSTI ID:5885166

Lee, S A

Environmental and breathing-zone samples were analyzed for carbon dioxide and carbon-monoxide at the Frances Perkins Building, Washington, DC in May, 1985. The evaluation was requested by the employees who were concerned about the possible lack of fresh air and potential CO contamination in their offices from indoor parking garages and the nearby Interstate 395 tunnel. Ventilation specifications of the building were reviewed. The author concludes that there is no hazard from lack of fresh air or CO in the building. The author recommends monitoring indoor CO, especially during periods of stagnant weather during the summer months and adjusting the ventilation system to minimize CO concentrations if necessary.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5885166
• Report Number(s): PB-86-145364/XAB; HETA-85-307-1608
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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