National Technical Reports Library

The National Technical Information Service acquires, indexes, abstracts, and archives the largest collection of U.S. government-sponsored technical reports in existence. The NTRL offers online, free and open access to these authenticated government technical reports. Technical reports and documents in its repository may be available online for free either from the issuing federal agency, the U.S. Government Publishing Office’s Federal Digital System website, or through search engines.

Details

Industrial Hygiene Characterization and Aerobiology of Resource Recovery Systems.

PB85207884

Publication Date	1982
Personal Author	Mansdorf, S. Z.; Golembiewski, M. A.; Fletcher, M. W.
Page Count	396
Abstract	An indepth survey of resource recovery facilities was conducted. Seven facilities were investigated: four facilities that produced a refuse derived fuel for offsite use, two incineration facilities (SIC-4953), and one production facility that had onsite combustion. Area and personal sampling for particulates, organic contaminants, trace metals, microorganisms, and noise were conducted. Engineering controls were inspected. Health and safety programs were reviewed. Nuisance dust and noise were the only excessive exposures observed. Local exhaust ventilation was the most commonly used engineering control. Many of these systems were poorly maintained. Noise control technology use was very limited. Medical monitoring programs varied from site to site. No audiometric or spirometric monitoring was conducted. Many employees did not wear personal protective equipment, even though it was available. The authors conclude that there is no need to develop a criteria document for the industry. Recommendations include providing respiratory protection for workers in dusty areas and establishing hearing conservation programs.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Aerobiology Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Protective clothing Audiometry Dust Particles Trace elements Metals Microorganisms Organic compounds Resource recovery facilities Toxic substances Occupational safety and health Air quality Indoor air pollution Noise pollution Solid wastes SIC 4953 Waste utilization Refuse derived fuels
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 68C - Solid Wastes Pollution & Control 57M - Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, & Rehabilitation
Corporate Authors	Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept.
NTIS Issue Number	198519
Contract Number	PHS-NIOSH-210-79-0013

Industrial Hygiene Characterization and Aerobiology of Resource Recovery Systems.

Industrial Hygiene Characterization and Aerobiology of Resource Recovery Systems.
PB85207884

Publication Date	1982
Personal Author	Mansdorf, S. Z.; Golembiewski, M. A.; Fletcher, M. W.
Page Count	396
Abstract	An indepth survey of resource recovery facilities was conducted. Seven facilities were investigated: four facilities that produced a refuse derived fuel for offsite use, two incineration facilities (SIC-4953), and one production facility that had onsite combustion. Area and personal sampling for particulates, organic contaminants, trace metals, microorganisms, and noise were conducted. Engineering controls were inspected. Health and safety programs were reviewed. Nuisance dust and noise were the only excessive exposures observed. Local exhaust ventilation was the most commonly used engineering control. Many of these systems were poorly maintained. Noise control technology use was very limited. Medical monitoring programs varied from site to site. No audiometric or spirometric monitoring was conducted. Many employees did not wear personal protective equipment, even though it was available. The authors conclude that there is no need to develop a criteria document for the industry. Recommendations include providing respiratory protection for workers in dusty areas and establishing hearing conservation programs.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Aerobiology Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Protective clothing Audiometry Dust Particles Trace elements Metals Microorganisms Organic compounds Resource recovery facilities Toxic substances Occupational safety and health Air quality Indoor air pollution Noise pollution Solid wastes SIC 4953 Waste utilization Refuse derived fuels
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 68C - Solid Wastes Pollution & Control 57M - Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, & Rehabilitation
Corporate Authors	Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept.
NTIS Issue Number	198519
Contract Number	PHS-NIOSH-210-79-0013