Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 85-100-1585, Lennox China, Pomona, New Jersey

摘要

A health hazard evaluation was conducted at Lennox China (SIC-3262), Pomona, New Jersey in December, 1984 and January, 1985. The evaluation was requested by an employee representative to investigate a possible excess of cancer in the decal department. Five cases of cancer, all fatal, occurred among the 12 female employees in the department since 1979. The work areas were inspected. Personnel records and death certificates of the employees with cancer were reviewed. Family members of the cancer cases and employer and employee representatives were interviewed. Company industrial hygiene sampling data was reviewed. The authors conclude that there is no identifiable health hazard in the decal department. Development of cancer in the subjects was not due to a common workplace exposure. Recommendations include improving the ventilation system, reevaluating dust exposures, and establishing an educational program on cancer.