Walk-through industrial-hygiene survey report, Cincinnati Chemical Processing Company, Batavia, Ohio, August 5, 1977

Technical Report · Fri Aug 05 00:00:00 EDT 1977

OSTI ID:6606946

A walk-through survey was conducted at the Cincinnati Chemical Processing Company, Batavia, Ohio where blending, grinding, spray drying, and packaging of various chemicals took place. Specific attention in this survey was given to the potential exposure to polybrominated biphenyls possible at the facility and to the evaluation of any possible associated health effects. A total of three employees worked for 9 months preparing about 140,000 pounds of PBB. Employees were observed using respirators, particularly when involved in emptying containers or operating grinders. At the facility, dermatitis had been a recurring occupational-health problem. The authors recommend: the current local exhaust system be modified to control dust exposure; hearing protective devices be required when the noise levels exceed 90 decibels-A; a respiratory protective program be established; NIOSH certified respirators be substituted for current respirators; a formalized occupational-health program be established to combat dermatitis; good-housekeeping practices; containers in the storage area be stacked straight to prevent falling; and acceptable safety helmets be provided.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (USA). Div. of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluation and Field Studies
• OSTI ID: 6606946
• Report Number(s): PB-89-120455/XAB; IWS-082-10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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