Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 91-349-2311, Rhode Island Department of Education, Providence, Rhode Island

摘要

In response to a request from the Professional Employees Union, Local 2012, an investigation was begun into health and comfort complaints at the Rhode Island Department of Education facility, Providence, Rhode Island. Bulk insulation samples from pipe lagging and the furnace surface contained 30 to 50% chrysotile asbestos. Two of five air samples in the furnace room indicated the presence of airborne asbestos. Paint chip samples from the furnace room contained 0.44 and 2.19% inorganic lead. There were potential exposures to lead and asbestos in basement work areas. The author recommends that specific measures be taken to control lead and asbestos exposures and to remedy other identified conditions.