Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 84-028-1517, Drive Train Industries, Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico

摘要

Environmental and breathing zone samples were analyzed for asbestos (1332214), iron-oxide (1332372) fumes, total particulates, and sodium-hydroxide (1310732) at Drive Train Industries, Incorporated (SIC-3714), Albuquerque, New Mexico in May, 1984. The survey was requested to evaluate exposure to asbestos, noise, and welding fumes. Five workers were monitored for noise exposure. None of the contaminant concentrations exceeded OSHA standards. The authors conclude that a potential health hazard from excessive asbestos and noise exposure exists at the facility. They recommend establishing a hearing conservation program and continuing efforts to reduce employee exposure to asbestos to the lowest feasible concentration. Smoking should be prohibited in the asbestos area.