Health Hazard Evaluation Report No. HETA 81-447-1273, Lane Community College, Eugene, Oregon

摘要

To evaluate the possible occupational etiology of symptoms involving the peripheral nervous system in employees of the home economics department, on January 11-13, 1982, NIOSHs evaluated the general ventilation system of the home economics building and conducted a survey using a self-administered questionnaire. A brief neurological evaluation was performed on employees who reported symptoms. Air samples were collected for: acrylamide, arsenic, calcium arsenate, carbon disulfide, carbon monoxide, chlorine, fluoride, n-hexane, lead, lead arsenate, mercury methyl bromide, methyl butyl ketone, methylene chloride, thallium-soluble compounds, triorthocresyl phophate, all of which are known to cause peripheral neuropathy, were detectable. Recommendations to improve the building ventilation system and work practices are included in the report.