Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 84-392-1597, Syntex Dental Products, Inc. , Audubon, Pennsylvania
Environmental and breathing-zone samples were analyzed for carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, mercury, bacteria, and fungi at Syntex Dental Products, Incorporated, Audubon, Pennsylvania in July and August, 1984, and January, 1985. A confidential evaluation was requested because of prolonged employee complaints of eye and respiratory irritation. Ventilation rates and relative humidity of the indoor air were measured. The author concludes that chemical exposures at the facility are not exceeding the OSHA standards. There is a possibility that certain susceptible individuals may be affected by the high relative humidity, lack of outside air, and microorganisms. The author recommends increasing the supply of outside air to the ventilation system, maintaining relative humidity at about 50%, and treating microorganism infested materials with proprietary biocides.
- Research Organization:
- National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6015176
- Report Number(s):
- PB-86-133048/XAB; HETA-84-392-1597
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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