Occupational Hazard Control Options for Chemical Process Unit Operations, Preliminary Survey Report for the Site Visit of October 19, 1981 to Borg-Warner Chemicals Woodmar Plant, Washington, West Virginia

摘要

A survey was conducted to investigate techniques used to control worker exposures to acrylonitrile (107131) at the Woodmar Facility of the Borg-Warner Chemicals Company in Washington, West Virginia. At this facility, many products were made including acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) resins, methyl-methacrylate butadiene styrene resins, and other modifier and reinforcing resins used to process other polymers. Personal protective equipment was used when doing certain jobs to prevent possible skin or eye contact with the chemicals. Operators and maintenance personnel were trained in each operation and task they might encounter so as to minimize possible exposures. Safety standards were in existence which address health hazards of chemicals, mode of emission of chemicals, and control techniques to be used. Management follow-up and monitoring programs were designed to ensure consistent application of work practices throughout the facility.