Health Hazard Evaluation Report No. HETA-83-096-1415, Mark Brodie, D.D.S., Englewood, Colorado

摘要

In January 1983, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request from Mark Brodie, D.D.S., Englewood, Colorado, to evaluate the possible health hazards from exposure to mercury in the dental office. On July 30 and October 13, 1983, NIOSH investigators conducted an environmental survey at the office. The survey consisted of collecting breathing zone and general room air samples for measurement of exposure to mercury. On the basis of the data obtained in this investigation, NIOSH has determined that the personnel in this dental office were not overexposed to mercury. Recommendations to reduce or eliminate the mercury exposures found in the Sterilization Room and other areas with high mercury levels were given at the time of each survey and these are presented in Section VIII of this report.