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Walk-through survey report of Lowenstein Dyes and Cosmetics, Brooklyn, New York.
Authors
Boeniger M; DeCoufle P; Robinson C
Source
Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, IWS 104-11, 1978 May; :1-6
NIOSHTIC No.
00197324
Abstract
A survey was conducted at Lowenstein Dyes and Cosmetics to observe the compounding and control measures taken during the manufacture of hair and fur dyes containing aromatic amino compounds. Lowenstein Dyes and Cosmetics was located in Brooklyn, New York, and was founded in 1897. It was a compounder and wholesale distributor of both acid and oxidative dyes to the fur and cosmetics industry. Engineering controls and the general facility housekeeping appeared good. All production workers in potentially dusty job areas wore approved half face respirators with organic vapor dust canisters. Respirators were kept in closed containers when not in use. Elbow length rubber gloves were also available. No formal industrial hygiene program existed although a basic safety program was maintained by management.
Keywords
NIOSH-Author; NIOSH-Survey; Field-Study; Region-2; Dyeing-industry; Control-technology; Respiratory-protective-equipment; Dust-control
Publication Date
19780523
Document Type
Field Studies; Industry Wide
Fiscal Year
1978
NTIS Accession No.
PB91-173427
NTIS Price
A02
Identifying No.
IWS-104-11
NIOSH Division
DSHEFS
Source Name
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
State
NY; OH
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Content source:
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