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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 91-215-2293, Internal Revenue Service, Appeals Office, Omaha, Nebraska.

PB94162948

Publication Date	1993
Personal Author	Burton, N. C.; Buchta, T. M.
Page Count	24
Abstract	In response to a request from the National Treasury Employees Union, an evaluation was undertaken of indoor air quality at the Internal Revenue Service Appeals Office (SIC-9311) in Omaha, Nebraska. Employees at the site had reported sore throats, sinus problems, cold like symptoms, burning eyes, and headaches. Asbestos (1332214) containing insulation was also a concern. The office was located on the third floor of a ten floor office building, and had 25 employees. The authors conclude that environmental tobacco smoke was a health hazard in the building. The authors recommend that some specific measures be taken to improve the working conditions at this facility.
Keywords	Office workers Occupational safety and health Indoor air pollution Office buildings Environmental surveys Ventilation Work environments Irritants Air quality Tobacco Smoke
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 68G - Environmental Health & Safety 89B - Architectural Design & Environmental Engineering
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Hazard Evaluations and Technical Assistance Branch.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	199415

Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 91-215-2293, Internal Revenue Service, Appeals Office, Omaha, Nebraska.

Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 91-215-2293, Internal Revenue Service, Appeals Office, Omaha, Nebraska.
PB94162948

Publication Date	1993
Personal Author	Burton, N. C.; Buchta, T. M.
Page Count	24
Abstract	In response to a request from the National Treasury Employees Union, an evaluation was undertaken of indoor air quality at the Internal Revenue Service Appeals Office (SIC-9311) in Omaha, Nebraska. Employees at the site had reported sore throats, sinus problems, cold like symptoms, burning eyes, and headaches. Asbestos (1332214) containing insulation was also a concern. The office was located on the third floor of a ten floor office building, and had 25 employees. The authors conclude that environmental tobacco smoke was a health hazard in the building. The authors recommend that some specific measures be taken to improve the working conditions at this facility.
Keywords	Office workers Occupational safety and health Indoor air pollution Office buildings Environmental surveys Ventilation Work environments Irritants Air quality Tobacco Smoke
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	57U - Public Health & Industrial Medicine 68G - Environmental Health & Safety 89B - Architectural Design & Environmental Engineering
Corporate Authors	National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH. Hazard Evaluations and Technical Assistance Branch.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	199415