Health-hazard-evaluation report HETA 86-015-1871, Uniroyal-Goodrich, Opelika, Alabama

Technical Report · Mon Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:7080553

Fidler, A T; Singal, M; Lee, S A

In response to a request from the United Rubber Workers, an evaluation was made of an apparent excess of heart disease among workers at the Uniroyal-Goodrich Company, Opelika, Alabama. Heat stress was evaluated in the Tire Curing Department. Exposures of forklift drivers to carbon monoxide (CO) were monitored. Measurements were also taken of exposures to carbon disulfide in several areas of the facility. Myocardial infarction was reported in 34 individuals for the period 1973 through 1985. Analysis of a 10% sample of personnel records for that period indicated no elevation in standardized mortality ratio. A case control study demonstrated no association between work in the Curing Department and the incidence of myocardial infarction. The authors recommend that steps be taken to control the radiant heat in the Curing Department. These steps include making certain that radiant heat blankets are kept in place. Workers should be educated and trained in ways to recognize and avoid heat stress. Forklift drivers and supervisors should avoid operating trucks in areas where ventilation is restricted.

• Research Organization: National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7080553
• Report Number(s): PB-88-221726/XAB; HETA-86-105-1871
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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