Health Hazard Evaluation Determination Report No. 76-55-443, Certain-Teed Products, Inc., Tacoma, Washington

摘要

Toxic exposures were investigated at Certain-Teed Products, Incorporated, in Tacoma, Washington on October 12 and 13, 1976. The request was received from the United Paperworkers International Union, Flushing, New York. The potential toxic materials included asphalt fume, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide (630080), fibrous glass, formaldehyde (50000), silica (7631869), alpha and beta-naphthylamine (134327) (91598), and benzo(a)pyrene (50328). Area and personal air samples were collected from all job sites and 15 workers were examined and interviewed. Toxic exposures were experienced by the dry felt man, two coater men, a coater trainee, a slate man, and a press operator who were exposed to concentrations of asphalt fumes and total dust in excess of recommended standards. Eye irritations and mild to severe conjunctival redness were experienced by some of the workers. No other exposures were toxic, although irritations to nose, throat, and skin were noted at fibrous glass and formaldehyde operations. Carbon monoxide data was incomplete. Recommendations for improved health and safety include provision of exhaust ventilation, respirator use for some tasks, repair of leaking equipment, dust abatement, use of protective clothing, medical care and monitoring, and other engineering and personal control measures.