Publication Date |
1983 |
Personal Author |
Cubit, D. A.; Tanita, R. K. |
Page Count |
204 |
Abstract |
Environmental and personal samples were analyzed for polynuclear aromatic (PNA) compounds including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and aromatic amines, benzene (71432), toluene (108883), xylene (1330207), anilines, phenols, carbon-monoxide (630080), and hydrogen-sulfide (7783064) at five coal liquefaction (SIC-3312) pilot facilities. The industrial hygiene programs were reviewed. The most significant exposures were from PNA. Highest PNA exposures were connected with maintenance activities in the process areas. Most occupational health programs included a preemployment physical, annual checkups, and a termination physical. Protective clothing was provided by all facilities, however, most facilities did not monitor clothing or personnel for residual contamination. The authors conclude that workers at all facilities are exposed to PNA. Recommendations include establishing a standardized medical monitoring protocol and developing methods for decontaminating protective clothing and equipment. |
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Corporate Authors |
Dynamac Corp., Rockville, MD.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV. |
Supplemental Notes |
See also PB85-208973. Portions of this document are not fully legible. |
Document Type |
Technical Report |
NTIS Issue Number |
198519 |
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