Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 89-234-2014, Sims Radiator Shop, Decatur, Georgia

摘要

In response to a request from the owner, an investigation was undertaken of possible hazardous working conditions at the Sims Radiator Shop (SIC-3714), Decatur, Georgia. The shop employs seven workers, five of whom are mechanics, involved in the cleaning and repairing of automobile and truck radiators. The 8 hour time weighted average lead (7439921) concentrations for four of the mechanics were 50, 30, 20, and 10 micrograms per cubic meter (microg/cu m). One of these was at the OSHA permissible exposure limit of 50microg/cu m. All seven employees participated in a medical evaluation. None of the shop employees had any physical symptoms suggestive of lead intoxication. The authors conclude that a health hazard existed from overexposure to lead. The authors recommend that the provisions of the OSHA lead standard should be implemented to protect the workers.