Health-hazard evaluation report HETA 89-142-1981, Seagull Industries, West Balm Feach, florida

Technical Report · Tue Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1989

OSTI ID:7028364

Roper, P

Seagull Industries for the Disabled, Inc., West Palm Beach, Florida was evaluated for exposure to silica dust and lead paints in the ceramics area and to solvents in the assembly building. Seagull Industries is a private, nonprofit corporation providing job training and employment, primarily for the mentally regarded. Airborne lead concentrations at the facility were extremely low, ranging from 0.9 to 1.8 micrograms per cubic meter of air (microg/cu m). However, the settled dust on the painters' table tops was 10% lead, which posed some concern for accidental ingestion. Silica exposures in the ceramics polishing area were more significant with measurements of 48 and 64 microg/cu m for the 6 hour work period. If these exposures were adjusted for an 8 hour time weighted average, the levels would be equivalent to 36 and 48 microg/cu m which was slightly less than the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommended limits. Solvent vapor concentrations were minimal during the cleaning of the printing press, due to the fact that there was sufficient natural ventilation. Silica dust levels were significant, and lead dust on table tops may present an ingestion hazard. Measures to control silica and lead exposures and to reduce fire hazards associated with the use of flammable solvents are recommended.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7028364
• Report Number(s): PB-90-161845/XAB; HETA--89-142-1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
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