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Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-83-325-1564, Ladish Company, Cudahy, Wisconsin.
Authors
Daniels WJ; Orris P; Arnold S
Source
Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, HETA 83-325-1564, 1985 Feb; :1-14
NIOSHTIC No.
00147427
Abstract
A health hazard evaluation was conducted at Ladish Company (SIC- 3462), Cudahy, Wisconsin in January, 1984. The evaluation was required by an employee representative because of concern about asbestos (1332214) exposure. Company asbestos monitoring data and medical records were reviewed. Company chest X-rays were examined by an independent NIOSH certified B-reader. Twenty eight maintenance type job activities having a potential for asbestos exposure were identified. Airborne asbestos concentrations were generally below 0.1 fiber per cubic meter (fiber/cc). In two activities, asbestos concentrations were reported to exceed the OSHA 2 fibers/cc time weighted average or 10 fibers/cc ceiling concentration standards. Written company work procedures showed that type-C supplied air respirators were used in maintenance jobs having potential asbestos exposure. The company medical monitoring program was inadequate as regards chest X-rays. Five of 11 chest X- rays were not readable. The authors conclude that the medical monitoring program for employees exposed to asbestos does not appear to be adequate for early detection of asbestos related lung disease. Recommendations include implementing a systematic program for identifying asbestos containing materials, including a NIOSH certified B-reader for X-rays in the surveillance program, and establishing a smoking cessation program for employees exposed to asbestos.
Keywords
NIOSH-Author; NIOSH-Health-Hazard-Evaluation; NIOSH-Technical-Assistance-Report; Hazards-Unconfirmed; Metal-industry; Region-5; Asbestos-fibers; Dust-exposure; Air-sampling; Exposure-limits; HETA-83-325-1564;
Author Keywords: Iron and Steel Forgings; Asbestos; Asbestosis; A-Reader
CAS No.
1332-21-4
Publication Date
19850201
Document Type
Field Studies; Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance
Fiscal Year
1985
NTIS Accession No.
PB86-226479
NTIS Price
A03
Identifying No.
HETA-83-325-1564
NIOSH Division
DSHEFS
SIC Code
3462
Source Name
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
State
WI; OH
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