Health-hazard-evaluation report HETA 89-231-2015, Sims Radiator Shop, Chamblee, Georgia

Technical Report · Wed Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:6315367

Gunter, B J; Hales, T

In response to a request from the owner, an investigation was undertaken of possible hazardous working conditions at the Sims Radiator Shop (SIC-3714) located in Chamblee, Georgia. The shop employs six workers involved in the cleaning and repairing of automobile and truck radiators. The 8 hour time weighted average lead (7439921) concentrations for the four mechanics were 220, 90, 50, and 30 micrograms per cubic meter (microg/cu m). Three of these levels were at or above the OSHA 50microg/cu m permissible exposure limit. All six employees participated in a medical evaluation. None of the employees had elevated free erythrocyte protoporphyrin concentrations. None had any physical symptoms suggestive of lead intoxication. The authors conclude that a health hazard existed from overexposure to lead. The authors provide recommendations to prevent lead overexposures, and develop an environmental and medical program in compliance with the OSHA lead standard.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6315367
• Report Number(s): PB-91-107763/XAB; HETA--89-232-2015
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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