Health Hazard Evaluation Report No. HETA-82-210-1418, Legal Services Plan - DC 37, New York, New York

摘要

In April 1982, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the New York City Department of Health received a request to investigate possible causes of eye irritation, headaches, rashes, increased fatigue and menstrual irregularities among personnel working in the 10th floor offices of District Council 37 (DC 37) at 140 Park Place, New York City. Based on the results of this evaluation, NIOSH concludes that no overexposure to hazardous chemicals existed at the time of the surveys. Possible out-gassing of organic solvents from the new furnishings may have occurred on the 10th floor causing concern about the air quality in the office, discomfort and increased dissatisfaction with the new surroundings among the employees. Recommendations to help prevent further problems are included in Section VII of this report.