Health-hazard evaluation determination report No. 76-115-425, H F E Inc. , Ft. Collins, Colorado

Technical Report · Thu Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1977

OSTI ID:6084954

Burroughs, G E

A Health-Hazard Evaluation investigation was conducted by NIOSH on February 1-2 and on May 17, 1977, at the H F E, Inc., Ft. Collins, Colorado, a facility engaged in the manufacturing of farm equipment used primarily in the sugar-beet industry. The evaluation was prompted by a request from an authorized management representative regarding employee exposure to welding fumes, paint spray, and forklift exhaust. Environmental sampling indicated that all employees were potentially exposed to toxic concentrations of paint solvents, dust, welding fumes, and carbon monoxide. This determination was consistent with the responses obtained from 36 of the approximately 40 'affected' employees investigated by means of non-directed medical questionnaires; 23 of the workers questioned complained of some form of respiratory irritation, headaches, 'nerves,' or high blood pressure, all which could be caused or aggravated by acute exposure to dust, fumes, and carbon dioxide. Recommendations are made for improving prevailing conditions.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6084954
• Report Number(s): PB-89-138713/XAB; HHE-76-115-425
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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