Health hazard evaluation report: HETA-98-0194-2721, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Nashua, New Hampshire.
Authors
Sylvain DC
Source
Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, HETA 98-0194-2721, 1999 Jan; :1-8
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
CAS No.
50-00-0
Publication Date
19990101
Document Type
Field Studies; Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance
Fiscal Year
1999
NTIS Accession No.
PB99-167777
NTIS Price
A03
Identifying No.
HETA-98-0194-2721
NIOSH Division
DSHEFS
Priority Area
Other Occupational Concerns
SIC Code
0921; NAICS-1141
Source Name
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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