Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 91-0308-2376. Internal Revenue Service,McNamara Building, Detroit, Michigan

摘要

In response to a request from the National Treasury Employees Union DetroitChapter Number 24, an investigation was begun of possible hazardous working conditions at the Internal Revenue Service, McNamara Building (SIC-9311), Detroit, Michigan. Workers had expressed concern over poor air quality, temperature extremes, fire/electrical hazards, excessive noise, and other safety and ergonomic issues. Measurements of carbon-dioxide (124389) levels, temperature and relative humidity, and noise levels were made on the two floors over 3 days. The levels monitored were common for office buildings. The authors conclude that there were no specific environmental concerns identified that would explain the reported symptoms. The authors recommend that specific measures be taken concerning ventilation, humidity, noise, safety and employee communications in the building.