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Special Asbestos Dust and Preliminary Industrial Hygiene Survey, Abex Corporation, Winchester, Virginia, February 7-11, 1972,

PB89122980

Publication Date	1972
Personal Author	Dement, J.; Shuler, P.
Page Count	40
Abstract	Asbestos exposures at the American Brakeblok Division of the Abex Corporation in Winchester, Virginia are evaluated on February 7 to 11, 1972. Facility design and operations are described together with sampling procedures. Tabulated data on ventilation measurements and individual worker exposures to asbestos is provided based on findings of an earlier survey. Housekeeping practices and use of personal protective equipment are reviewed. The authors conclude that excessive asbestos exposure occur in the mixing and performing areas. Recommendations include development of mechanical asbestos loading method for the mixers, use of approved respirators, improved ventilation, and welding of blast gates once new ventilation systems are installed.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Asbestos Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Airborne wastes Dust control Brake linings Bearings Toxic substances Occupational safety and health SIC-3292 Airborne pollutants
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 89B - Architectural Design & Environmental Engineering
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Industrywide Studies Branch.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198903

Special Asbestos Dust and Preliminary Industrial Hygiene Survey, Abex Corporation, Winchester, Virginia, February 7-11, 1972,

Special Asbestos Dust and Preliminary Industrial Hygiene Survey, Abex Corporation, Winchester, Virginia, February 7-11, 1972,
PB89122980

Publication Date	1972
Personal Author	Dement, J.; Shuler, P.
Page Count	40
Abstract	Asbestos exposures at the American Brakeblok Division of the Abex Corporation in Winchester, Virginia are evaluated on February 7 to 11, 1972. Facility design and operations are described together with sampling procedures. Tabulated data on ventilation measurements and individual worker exposures to asbestos is provided based on findings of an earlier survey. Housekeeping practices and use of personal protective equipment are reviewed. The authors conclude that excessive asbestos exposure occur in the mixing and performing areas. Recommendations include development of mechanical asbestos loading method for the mixers, use of approved respirators, improved ventilation, and welding of blast gates once new ventilation systems are installed.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Asbestos Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Airborne wastes Dust control Brake linings Bearings Toxic substances Occupational safety and health SIC-3292 Airborne pollutants
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 89B - Architectural Design & Environmental Engineering
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Industrywide Studies Branch.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198903