Control Technology for New Materials at International Harvester, Columbus Plastics Plant, Columbus, Ohio

摘要

Area and breathing zone samples were analyzed for styrene (100425) at the plastics factory of International Harvester (SIC-3713), Columbus, Ohio, on April 10, 1984. Engineering controls were inspected. At the request of the union health and safety representative, a spray booth where an asbestos (1332214) containing sound muffler had been sprayed was inspected. The authors note that the placement of the pedestal fan in the press room may contribute to worker exposure to styrene. They conclude that engineering controls are well developed in some areas, but not in the press room area. They recommend placing a fresh air shower above the press operators' work stations and developing dust controls for small tools such as saws, drills, grinders, and sanders.