Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 87-405-1858, Sears, Roebuck and Company, Chicago, Illinois

摘要

In response to a request from Sears, Roebuck and Company (SIC-5311), an evaluation was made of potential exposure of service technicians to optical radiation from a new type of counter cook top. As measured by the spectroradiometer, the cook top with the lid in place did not demonstrate any significant levels of ultraviolet radiation. With the cook top lid removed, luminance values greatly exceeded 1 candela/square centimeter, representing an optical hazard unless protective eyeware or barriers were used. The highest IR level recorded was 128 milliwatts per square centimeter. It appears that under certain conditions there may be a hazard to workers servicing the cook top and that all servicing of the equipment be done at operating levels less than maximum output. Protective eyeware and gloves should be used if there is a need to operate the equipment at maximum levels. The protective lid should never be lifted with the lamps activated. Broken protective lids should be replaced. Burn hazards as well as eye and skin problems must be guarded against. Vision examinations should be provided for servicemen handling the equipment. Sears may wish to do consumer protection evaluations as well.