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Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance Report No. TA-77-68, McDaniel Art Studio, Cincinnati, Ohio,

PB89152938

Publication Date	1978
Personal Author	Kronoveter, K. J.
Page Count	14
Abstract	In response to a request from the McDaniel Art Studio, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, an investigation was made of possible hazardous working conditions at the site, specifically the exposure to dust during sculpturing. Air sampling revealed potential dust exposures as high as 50 mg/m3 of total dust while using a powered disc grinder to sculpt. The sculpting process involved grinding with a 6 inch electric disc grinder or using such hand tools as files and chisels. The sculptor used primarily limestone, marble, talc, and onyx, working about 6 hours per day. The talc (14807966) sculpting stone showed the presence of asbestos (1332214) on bulk analysis. The sculptor wore safety glasses with side shields and an appropriate, approved respirator. An industrial vacuum cleaner was used for dust cleanup. The author recommends that the sculptor continue to use the NIOSH approved respirator and that, if possible, the disc grinder not be used on potential asbestos sources such as serpentine (50555) and talc. Wet working of the stone would reduce the dust levels significantly. Several precautionary measures are listed from a publication dealing with the health risks associated with common art and hobby materials.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Dust Asbestos Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Talcose rocks Sculpture Protectors Airborne wastes Dust control Toxic substances Occupational safety and health Region 5 Airborne pollutants CAS 14807-96-6 CAS 1332-21-4
Source Agency	Centers for Disease Control Bureau of Laboratories National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 41I - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety 68A - Air Pollution & Control
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Industrial Hygiene Section.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198911

Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance Report No. TA-77-68, McDaniel Art Studio, Cincinnati, Ohio,

Hazard Evaluation and Technical Assistance Report No. TA-77-68, McDaniel Art Studio, Cincinnati, Ohio,
PB89152938

Publication Date	1978
Personal Author	Kronoveter, K. J.
Page Count	14
Abstract	In response to a request from the McDaniel Art Studio, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, an investigation was made of possible hazardous working conditions at the site, specifically the exposure to dust during sculpturing. Air sampling revealed potential dust exposures as high as 50 mg/m3 of total dust while using a powered disc grinder to sculpt. The sculpting process involved grinding with a 6 inch electric disc grinder or using such hand tools as files and chisels. The sculptor used primarily limestone, marble, talc, and onyx, working about 6 hours per day. The talc (14807966) sculpting stone showed the presence of asbestos (1332214) on bulk analysis. The sculptor wore safety glasses with side shields and an appropriate, approved respirator. An industrial vacuum cleaner was used for dust cleanup. The author recommends that the sculptor continue to use the NIOSH approved respirator and that, if possible, the disc grinder not be used on potential asbestos sources such as serpentine (50555) and talc. Wet working of the stone would reduce the dust levels significantly. Several precautionary measures are listed from a publication dealing with the health risks associated with common art and hobby materials.
Keywords	Environmental surveys Industrial medicine Dust Asbestos Exposure Toxicity Inspection Hazardous materials Talcose rocks Sculpture Protectors Airborne wastes Dust control Toxic substances Occupational safety and health Region 5 Airborne pollutants CAS 14807-96-6 CAS 1332-21-4
Source Agency	Centers for Disease Control Bureau of Laboratories National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 57Y - Toxicology 94D - Job Environment 41I - Job Environment 68G - Environmental Health & Safety 68A - Air Pollution & Control
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Industrial Hygiene Section.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198911