Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 98-0194-2721, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Nashua, New Hampshire.
Source
NIOSH 1999 Jan :1-8
Abstract
In April 1998, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request from management at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Northeast Region, for an evaluation of formaldehyde exposure at Nashua National Fish Hatchery (NFH) in Nashua, New Hampshire. Although no health problems or concerns had been reported, the USFWS was interested in assessing the potential for employee exposure to formalin, which is used to treat infections in sea-run Atlantic Salmon. During a site visit on June 17, 1998, air sampling for formaldehyde was conducted during treatment of sea-run salmon. In addition, work practices and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) were reviewed.
Keywords
Fishing-industry; Health-hazard-evaluation; HETA; Formaldehyde; Formalin; Fish-hatcheries; Personal-protective-equipment;
Author Keywords: Fish Hatcheries and Preserves; Formaldehyde; formalin; methanol
Document Type
Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance; Field Studies
NTIS Accession No.
PB99-167777
Identifying No.
HETA 98-0194-2721
Priority Area
Other Occupational Concerns
Source Name
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
