Preliminary Plant Visit Industrial Hygiene Report, Formaldehyde Production Facility, E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, Grasselli Plant, Linden, New Jersey

摘要

An onsite visit was made to the Formaldehyde Production Facility, E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, Linden, New Jersey to observe work practices, conduct quantitative personal sampling, and evaluate control methods to lessen employee exposure to hazardous materials. Formaldehyde (50000) production took place in a unit on site which was removed more than 50 feet from other operating units. The workforce covered two production areas, formaldehyde and sulfuric-acid. The facility had an environmental coordinator whose job was to oversee safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental concerns. Monitoring was carried out at the recommendation of the coordinator. Contingency plans were well defined. Safety precautions continued to be integrated into the operating procedures. Formal lockout procedures were used for any operation involving breaking a line or using fire. Safety equipment included showers, eyewashes, protective clothing, self contained breathing apparatus, fire extinguishers, blankets, and first aid kits.