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Health Hazard Control Technology Assessment of the Silica Flour Milling Industry.

PB85103281

Publication Date	1982
Personal Author	Caplan, P. E.; Reed, L. D.; Amendola, A. A.; Cooper, T. C.
Page Count	61
Abstract	Control technology assessment was conducted in three silica flour mills (SIC-0723) to evaluate existing control technology procedures, and new and innovative control strategies. Emphasis was limited to exposure control during packing, handling, and shipping of flour products. Atmospheric dust concentrations were measured. Ventilation and air flow pattern measurements were evaluated. Standard ventilation and housekeeping procedures kept the silica (14808607) dust concentrations below the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists' recommended concentration of 100 micrograms per cubic meter in most areas. The authors recommend immediate cleaning of product spills, proper bag handling techniques, vacuum cleaning of clothing, preventive maintenance, and environmental and medical monitoring programs. An effective respirator protection program is needed.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Flour mills Silicon dioxide Assessments Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Air pollution control Dust control Bagging Indoor air pollution Toxic substances Occupational safety and health SIC 0723 CAS 14808-60-7 Fugitive emissions
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety 68A - Air Pollution & Control 41I - Job Environment
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Div. of Physical Sciences and Engineering.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198501

Health Hazard Control Technology Assessment of the Silica Flour Milling Industry.

Health Hazard Control Technology Assessment of the Silica Flour Milling Industry.
PB85103281

Publication Date	1982
Personal Author	Caplan, P. E.; Reed, L. D.; Amendola, A. A.; Cooper, T. C.
Page Count	61
Abstract	Control technology assessment was conducted in three silica flour mills (SIC-0723) to evaluate existing control technology procedures, and new and innovative control strategies. Emphasis was limited to exposure control during packing, handling, and shipping of flour products. Atmospheric dust concentrations were measured. Ventilation and air flow pattern measurements were evaluated. Standard ventilation and housekeeping procedures kept the silica (14808607) dust concentrations below the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists' recommended concentration of 100 micrograms per cubic meter in most areas. The authors recommend immediate cleaning of product spills, proper bag handling techniques, vacuum cleaning of clothing, preventive maintenance, and environmental and medical monitoring programs. An effective respirator protection program is needed.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Flour mills Silicon dioxide Assessments Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Air pollution control Dust control Bagging Indoor air pollution Toxic substances Occupational safety and health SIC 0723 CAS 14808-60-7 Fugitive emissions
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety 68A - Air Pollution & Control 41I - Job Environment
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Div. of Physical Sciences and Engineering.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198501