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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 84-006-1639; First National Bank Chicago, Illinois
"On September 28, 1983, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was contacted by the Chicago Fire Department, requesting technical assistance concerning potential toxic effects of a fire then in progress in a Commonwealth Edison transformer vault beneath the First National Bank Building, Chicago, Illinois. The fire resulted in the loss of 15 gallons of oil, composed of 65% Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB - Arochlor 1260), and 35% trichlorobenzene, from one of four transformers in the vault. During the next 24 hours representatives from the utility company and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency collected environmental wipe samples, air samples, and air filters from the ventilation system to determine the areas of PCB contamination. NIOSH investigators interviewed and drew blood samples for PCB, Polychlorinated Dibenzofurans (PCDF), and Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins (PCDD) analysis from 2 firefighters who were hospitalized for smoke inhalation after a 15 minute exposure, and 2 maintenance workers who were in areas adjacent to the vault for 3 and 12 hours following the fire. None of these exposed individuals wore respiratory protection at that time. [...] Based on the results, of this study it has been determined that a potential health hazard existed due to exposure to PCB, PCDD, and PCDF at this Chicago transformer fire. Despite this potential, no absorption of PCB, PCDF, nor PCDD could be detected in the blood of four exposed individuals."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Orris, Peter; Kominsky, John
1985-12
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 84-493-1583; General Services Administration Washington, D.C.
"In August, 1984, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request for a Health Hazard Evaluation from the General Services Administration (GSA) to conduct an evaluation of siren noise in ambulances. GSA requested that NIOSH quantify the noise levels relative to siren location prior to completing a proposed revision of the Federal Specification for emergency medical care vehicles (ambulances). [...] A potential hazard was found to exist from ambulance siren noise. Substantial reductions in noise levels (10-22 dBA) were achieved when siren speakers were located in the ambulance grille area. When windows were also kept closed, patient and driver compartment noise levels were 76-80 dBA, the potential hazard of noise-induced hearing loss was eliminated and communicative ability vastly improved. Recommendations to eliminate the potential health and safety hazard are provided in Section VII of the report."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Flesch, Jerome P.; Tubbs, Randy L. (Randy Lloyd)
1985-04
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 81-276-1100; Fire Department Camden, South Carolina
"In April, 1981, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request for a health hazard evaluation from the Health and Safety Department, International Association of Fire Fighters. The request concerned possible health problems resulting from exposures during a fire in Camden, South Carolina. NIOSH assistance was requested one week after the fire when fire fighters continued to complain of symptoms of chest discomfort, shortness of breath and headache. [...] Symptoms and EKG [electrocardiogram] abnormalities found in fire fighters following exposure to smoke and fumes of a polyacrylonitrile fire were consistent with possible effects of pyrolysis products of polyacrylonitrile, including hydrogen cyanide. Recommendations are made in the body of the report to help prevent and alleviate these conditions."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Cone, James
1982-04
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Evaluation of Potential Occupational Exposures to Opioid Drugs During an Emergency Medical Services Response
"The Health Hazard Evaluation program received a request for an evaluation regarding concerns about possible exposure to opioids (including fentanyl or its analogues) after a fire fighter-EMS [Emergency Medical Services] responder developed symptoms during an EMS response to a drug overdose in January 2018. We visited the fire department on January 31-February 1, 2018. After the visit, in February 2018, we sent interim letters to the fire department and employee representatives summarizing our activities and preliminary findings. [...] The fire department responds to approximately 6,500 fire and EMS calls each year. Recently, the fire department has received an increased volume of calls related to drug overdoses or in which suspected opioid drugs were visible on-scene. This trend is consistent with the increased number of drug overdose fatalities related to fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and heroin in the Commonwealth of Virginia. [...] The objectives of our evaluation were to: 1. Assess how fire fighter-EMS responders might have been exposed to opioids during the January 2018 incident, and 2. Make recommendations on how to prevent exposures to opioids among fire fighter-EMS responders."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Chiu, Sophia; Hornsby-Myers, Jennifer; Trout, Douglas . . .
2018-03-27
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report 2006-0027-3001; New Orleans Police Department New Orleans, Louisiana
"In October 2005, NIOSH [National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety] investigators conducted a health hazard evaluation of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) in New Orleans, Louisiana, to assess the impact of the Hurricane Katrina disaster on employee mental and physical health. [...] Twenty-eight percent of participants reported daily Katrina-related upper respiratory symptoms and the risk of these symptoms are related to floodwater contact with eyes, nose, or mouth and exposure to floodwater sediment. Those who reported skin contact with floodwater sediment and floodwater in their eyes, nose, or mouth were twice as likely to report gastrointestinal symptoms. Fifty-four percent of personnel reported skin rash symptoms and the risk of these symptoms was related to skin as well as eyes, nose, or mouth contact with floodwater and floodwater sediment. Nineteen percent reported symptoms consistent with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Factors associated with PTSD were assault, family member injury, involvement in crowd control, and recovery of bodies. Twenty-six percent reported symptoms of major depression two months after the Hurricane. NOPD personnel who had rare family contact, injury to a family member, an uninhabitable home, or who were assaulted or isolated from their regular NOPD assignment were more likely to report symptoms of depression."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
West, Christine; Bernard, Bruce; Kitt, Margaret . . .
2006-05
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report 2000-0191-2960; Immigration and Naturalization Service National Firearms Unit Altoona, Pennsylvania
"The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a management request for a health hazard evaluation (HHE) at the US Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) National Firearms Unit (NFU) in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The request cited management concerns about officers' potential exposure to noise and lead in an indoor firing range at the facility. The request resulted in several site visits over the course of more than 2 years to conduct lead and noise exposure assessments during training and qualification rounds."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Harney, Joshua; King, Bradley S.; Tubbs, Randy L. (Randy Lloyd) . . .
2005-05
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report 2006-0023-3003; New Orleans Fire Department New Orleans, Louisiana
"In October 2005, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request for a health hazard evaluation (HHE) from the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 632 (IAFF). They were concerned about exposure to the floodwater and sediment and mental health issues among fire fighters following hurricanes Katrina and Rita. NIOSH personnel conducted an investigation in October, November, and December 2005."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Tak, SangWoo; Dowell, Chad
2006-06
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report #2005-0329-2995; Swannanoa Valley Youth Development Center
"NIOSH [National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health] received a confidential health hazard evaluation request to conduct an evaluation of tuberculosis (TB) control, indoor air quality (IAQ), and asbestos management at the Swannanoa Valley Youth Development Center (SVYDC) in Swannanoa, North Carolina. Employees reported a positive tuberculin skin test (TST) result, asthma, and respiratory symptoms."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Cummings, Kristin J.; Pearce, Terri A.; Kitt, Margaret . . .
2006-03
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report 2004-0246-2979; Cherokee County Fire Station 21 Ball Ground, Georgia
"The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a confidential request from firefighters of Cherokee County Fire Station 21 in Ball Ground, Georgia. In the request, firefighters expressed concerns about the air quality in the building and the possibility that the indoor environment might be causing health effects experienced by some of the firefighters. Primary health concerns were: asthma, bronchitis, respiratory infections, sinusitis, growths in the sinus cavity, bloody mucous, nose bleeds, shortness of breath, coughs, fevers, eye/skin irritation, mold allergies, and diarrhea. Listed exposures included air fresheners, dirty air ducts and vents, inadequate fresh air, water leaks in restrooms, and other airborne irritants."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Pearce, Terri A.; Kitt, Margaret; Vingle, Michelle R.
2005-08
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report 99-0252-2831; State of Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement Des Moines, Iowa
"In June 1999, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a confidential employee request for a health hazard evaluation (HHE) of the narcotics evidence holding room at the State Police Division of Narcotics Enforcement facility in Des Moines, Iowa. The HHE requesters expressed concern over employees' exposures to materials collected from clandestine methamphetamine laboratories and other drug cases that were stored at the facility. They also reported that there were three recently diagnosed cancer cases among narcotics enforcement staff, and several employees had severe headaches which they associated with the workplace. In response, NIOSH personnel conducted a site visit at the office on July 26 and 27, 1999. Area air samples were collected for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ethyl ether, inorganic acids, and cocaine in the evidence room and surrounding areas. Wipe samples for cocaine were collected in the evidence room. Two samples of debris were gathered from the shelves and examined for fungal contamination. [...] The monitoring data collected during this evaluation indicated that there is a need to improve general ventilation within the building. Recommendations for improving and repairing the general ventilation systems, cleanup of the evidence room, and the addition of chemical storage cabinets are included in the report. The three cancer cases were of two different types, and their timing did not suggest an occupational origin."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Burton, Nancy Clark
2001-02
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 82-319-1569; International Association of Firefighters, New Jersey
"On June 25, 1982, The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) requested that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) evaluate the health hazards to emergency personnel potentially exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and their combustion products while responding to a fire in a subway train operated by the Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation (PATH). NIOSH assigned the evaluation to the New Jersey State Department of Health, Occupational Health Program (OHP), under a Cooperative Agreement. [...] It was determined that the blood PCB levels of fire fighters increased slightly with age as well as with their length of service. It was impossible in this small, cross-sectional study to distinguish precisely the effects of age from the .effects of length of service. Recommendations on control methods including cleaning of contaminated equipment and clothing, and the installation of independent ventilation systems in subway tunnels are presented in the final section of this report."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Schirmer, Joseph; Liveright, Timothy
1985-07
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 82-224-1336; Miami Fire Department Miami, Florida
"On April 15, 1982, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was requested to evaluate the possibility that fire fighters assigned to the Miami Fire Department had been exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) during an electrical fire inside an underground transformer vault located in downtown Miami, Florida. On April 16, 1982, three days after the fire, and subsequent to cleanup of the vault by the power company, NIOSH investigators collected surface wipe samples and bulk samples of soot inside the vault. Additional samples were collected from fire fighters' turnout coats, from respirator face masks, and from other fire fighting equipment thought to have been in contact with smoke from the fire. Surface swipe samples were analyzed for PCBs using the Webb-McCall method, and bulk samples were analyzed for polychlorinated dibenzodioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) by high resolution gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (HRGC/MS)."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Salisbury, Stan
1983-07
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 83-035-1317; Boone County Public Administration Building Burlington, Kentucky
"On November 3, 1982, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request for immediate technical assistance from the Boone County public administration offices in Burlington, Kentucky, concerning a suspected toxic gas or vapor reportedly concentrated in the Sheriff's Department. Employees in the Sheriff's Department were reporting headaches, dizziness, nausea, eye irritation, sore throats, and allergic symptoms causing some of them to leave work early. [...] Ventilation measurements indicated that the air handling system supplying air to the Sheriff's Department was not adequate to meet the 20 cfm per person of fresh outdoor air currently recommended by ASHRAE [American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers] for office environments in which smoking is permitted. This, along with the absence of toxic contaminants, suggests that the employees' symptoms may be caused by inadequate ventilation. Recommendations which may alleviate these symptoms are described in Section VII of this report."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Wallingford, Ken; McAuley, David B.
1983-05
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 82-390-1345; Public Safety Building Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
"In September 1982, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was requested by local public health officials to investigate possible health hazards in the Public Safety Building, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. Several cancer cases, including some deaths, had been reported among police detectives there. Concern developed over the issue of whether these cancers might have resulted from exposures at the Public Safety Building. [...] An apparent excess of cancer, predominantly of the large intestine, exists among the police detectives. The data from our investigation fail, however, to show an association of these cancers with exposure to the Public Safety Building. Such an association is unlikely according to current theories on tumor induction periods. The environmental results of this study indicate that a potential health hazard exists in using the Sirchie 'Gray' and 'Silk Black' fingerprint powders. The use of these powders should be discontinued in favor of powders with no polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Schilling, Rebecca; Lewis, Frank A.
1983-07
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 83-157-1373; Fire Department Stamford, Connecticut
"In February 1983, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request from the International Association of Fire Fighters to evaluate potential health problems resulting from exposures during an industrial fire and explosion at United Organics, Inc., Stamford, Connecticut. NIOSH assistance was requested six weeks after the fire when fire fighters continued to complain of symptoms of chest discomfort, shortness of breath and headache. [...] Symptoms and medical abnormalities found in these fire fighters following exposure to smoke and fumes from this chemical fire were consistent with the possible effects of pyrolysis products of polyacrylonitrile, including hydrogen cyanide. Recommendations are made in Section VIII of this report to help orevent future exposures."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Donohue, Michael T.
1983-09
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 81-188-1046; Federal Correctional Institution Miami, Florida
"On February 16, 1981, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a health hazard evaluation request from the Superintendent of Industries, Unicor, Federal Prison Industries Incorporated, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), Miami, Florida. The request was prompted by complaints of headaches, dizziness, nausea, and other symptoms from prison inmates who were assembling electronic components and cable connectors in the 'Industry Building'. On May 12-14, 1981, NIOSH conducted an industrial hygiene survey to determine the extent of occupational exposures to solvent vapors and solder fumes. [...] On the basis of the environmental data obtained during this investigation and due to the lack of proper ventilation in the potting section, NIOSH has determined that a potential health hazard did exist for inmates working with potting compound resins which contain residual TDI [toluene-2,4-diisocyanate]. However, the symptoms of TDI exposure are not consistent with the symptoms reported by the inmates at the Miami FCI, and no explanation can be provided at this time which would explain the liver function test abnormalities among exposed inmates."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Salisbury, Stan
1982-02
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 83-360-1495; Chester Fire Department Chester, Pennsylvania
"On July 20, 1983, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was requested by the International Association of Fire Fighters to evaluate possible long-term health effects in fire fighters in Chester, Pennsylvania, who in 1978 fought a fire at a chemical waste dump. Several of the fire fighters had subsequently developed malignancies. Previous evaluation by the Environmental Protection Agency showed that 32 carcinogens or toxins and five heavy metals were detectable at the dump site. [...] There is a statistically significant excess incidence of all cancers combined among fire fighters and other personnel who extinguished the ABM-Wade fire. The precise explanation for this excess is unclear. It is not likely that the excess is related to that fire even though these workers were exposed to numerous carcinogens and their thermal decomposition products. Whether they may in the future be at an additional risk of cancer cannot be determined."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Ehrenberg, Richard L.; Schulte, Paul A.
1984-08
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 84-026-1599; U.S. Penitentiary Terre Haute, Indiana
"On October 17, 1983, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request to evaluate exposures to formaldehyde for inmates manufacturing bed sheets at the U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana. The fabric used to make the sheets is treated with a formaldehyde-containing resin which imparts wrinkle-resistant properties to the material. [...] NIOSH measured concentrations of formaldehyde averaging 1.07 ppm for full-shift personal exposures among the workers/inmates at the Federal Penitentiary in Terre Haute. There was a high prevalence of irritation symptoms. Since formaldehyde is a potential occupational carcinogen and has shown irritation properties at low levels, measures to reduce exposure to the lowest feasible level are recommended."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Crandall, Michael S.
1985-05
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 82-310-1475; Hill-Murray High School Maplewood, Minnesota
"On June 22, 1962, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health requested technical assistance from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in the assessment of a venting of transformer dielectric oil at the Hill-Murray High School, Maplewood, Minnesota. The oil contained 45% Aroclor 1260 (polychorinated biphenyl-PCB) and 55% chlorinated benzenes (40% trichloro-and 15% tetrachloro-) with trace additives. [...] NIOSH concludes that a potential health hazard existed during the transformer incident at the Hill Murray School in Maplewood, Minnesota. Headaches, itching, exposed skin irritation, unusual, tiredness and subclinical elevations of liver enzymes may have occurred acutely as a result of this exposure. Recommendations are made in the report to reduce the chance of exposure and adverse health effects at similar incidents."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Orris, Peter; Kominsky, John
1984-06
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 83-326-1535; Liquid Disposal Incorporated Shelby Township, Michigan
"On June 20, 1983 the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request to evaluate possible health effects among firefighters following a fire that occurred on June 15,1983 at Liquid Disposal Incorporated (LOI), a storage site for waste oils, volatile and semivolatile wastes, located in a Detroit suburb. The request also asked NIOSH to advise fire officials on decontamination procedures for personal protective gear, clothing and equipment that may have been exposed to toxic chemicals during the fire. [...] On the basis of the data obtained during this investigation, it was concluded that there were no apparent serious health effects resulting from exposures to chemicals at the fire. It was further concluded that based upon the technology available, decontaminating the firefighters' clothing, gear and equipment was impractical and too costly. We agree with EPA's decision to replace the clothing, gear and equipment. Recommendations pertaining to on-going medical surveillance, care of work uniforms and fire fighting equipment, and an education program about toxic chemicals are presented in Section VII of this report."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Anderson, Kern E.
1984-11
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 83-280-1530; Orange County Fire Department Orlando, Florida
"In May 1983, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request from the International Association of Fire Fighters to evaluate the potential health hazards to firefighters from the Orange County Fire Department in Orlando, Florida, responding to a fire involving burning pesticides at a nursery warehouse on May 5, 1983. [...] Based on the information collected during this survey, firefighters experienced acute illness, apparently caused by smoke and chemical inhalation at the nursery warehouse fire on May 5, 1983. Recommendations concerning protective measures, medical surveillance and planning for potential future exposures are made in Section VII of this report."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Lucas, Cheryl
1984-11
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 81-059-1045; Newburgh Fire Department Newburgh, New York
"In October, 1980, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was requested by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) on behalf of Local 589, IAFF to evaluate reported hearing losses from noise exposure in fire fighting operations in the Newburgh Fire Department, Newburgh, New York. [...] On the basis of the study findings, NIOSH concludes that the fire fighters are being exposed to high noise levels in light of the intensity values found during the simulated runs, and do show large amounts of hearing loss. NIOSH, however, does recommend that further research be conducted to investigate the relationship of fire fighters' noise exposures and the apparent hearing loss observed. The recommendations given in Section VIII of this report are based on reducing noise exposure alone and thus may have to be altered or added to as further research is conducted."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Tubbs, Randy L. (Randy Lloyd); Flesch, Jerome P.
1982-02
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 81-137-990; Federated Fire Fighters of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada
"On November 22, 1980, a fire occurred in the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Approximately 400 firemen from Las Vegas and surrounding counties were involved in fighting the fire. A considerable number of fatalities were caused by the fire, although none among firemen. In December 1980, NIOSH [National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health] was requested to evaluate the possibility that the fire may have led to lasting adverse health effects among the firemen. The request, which was submitted by the Federated Fire Fighters of Nevada through the International Association of Fire Fighters, stated that firemen were still, several weeks after the fire, experiencing respiratory and other symptoms and that these symptoms may have been caused by exposure to smoke and fumes during the fire. The request also stated that firemen had suffered untoward psychological effects due to the great number of fatalities and that these effects warranted evaluation."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Jannerfeldt, E.
1981-11
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 82-114-1097; Fire Department Houston, Texas
"On January 16, 1982, a fire occurred in a warehouse belonging to the Polyscience Corporation in Houston, Texas. The warehouse contained several thousand pounds of polyvinyl chloride in the form of pellets. On January 25, 1982, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health was requested to document the prevalence and severity of health effects that had occurred in fire fighters exposed at the Polyscience fire and determine whether the fire had led to lasting adverse health effects. The request, which was submitted by the International Association of Fire Fighters, stated that firemen were experiencing skin disorders and other health effects and that these symptoms may have been caused by exposure to smoke and fumes during the fire. The concern over the exposure was increased by the documented carcinogenic properties of vinyl chloride. [...] The results of this survey show that a large proportion of the fire fighters suffered acute effects due to exposure to smoke and fumes. The persisting respiratory symptoms, that some of the fire fighters were experiencing at the time of the survey, may also have been due to this exposure. However, these symptoms are more likely related to the accumulated effects of several years repeated exposure to high levels of smoke and fumes and to a certain extent perhaps attributable to the overall demanding nature of the job."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Jannerfeldt, E.
1982-04
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 82-115-1101; Fire Department Poughkeepsie, New York
"In January 1982, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request for a health hazard evaluation from the International Association of Fire Fighters. The request concerned possible health effects to fire fighters who participated in rescue and fire suppression activities following an explosion and chemical fire at the Bern Color Company, Poughkeepsie, New York. The request also asked for advice concerning disposition of the fire fighters' protective clothing which was contaminated by chemicals during the fire. In addition, NIOSH received a verbal request for technical assistance concerning the incident from the Office of the City Manager, City of Poughkeepsie. [...] Based on a review of the results of the medical tests performed on the fire fighters, NIOSH concludes that there were no apparent systemic health effects due to exposure to chemicals at the fire. NIOSH believes that decontaminating the fire fighters' uniforms is impractical with existing technology and recommends that they be disposed of properly."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Fannick, Nicholas; Baker, Dean, 1950-
1982-04
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 82-255-1193; Firing Range Police Dept. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
"In May of 1982, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request from the Police Department at Cape Girardeau, Missouri to evaluate lead exposure in the indoor firing range located in the new police department building in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. [...] Based on results of environmental samples obtained during this evaluation, NIOSH determined that a substantial hazard of occupational exposure to lead exists at the Cape Girardeau Police Department Firing Range when this range is used. Recommendations relating to medical surveillance, ventilation, material substitutions, respiratory protection and general operating procedures at the range are presented in Section 7 of the report."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Bicknell, Ralph J.
1982-09
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 81-303-947; Omaha Branch Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Omaha, Nebraska
"On May 4, 1981, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request from the Omaha Federal Reserve Bank to evaluate the lead exposure in the indoor firing range located at the bank. This firing range had been evaluated previously in 1974. [...] Based on results of environmental samples obtained during this evaluation, NIOSH determined that a hazard of occupational exposure to lead exists at the Omaha Federal Reserve Bank indoor firing range."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Bicknell, Ralph J.
1981-09
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 83-194-1779; Dade County Fire Department Miami, Florida
"In March 1983, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request for a health hazard evaluation from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). The request concerned potential exposures to 'hazardous waste' solvents allegedly used for starting 'practice fires' at an aircraft fire training facility at the Opa-Locka Airport, Dade County Florida. NIOSH had been asked to assist with the identification of hazardous wastes found at the site, and to assess the potential for adverse health effects from the exposures to these materials or their combustion products. [...] The practice of accepting solvents donated by waste handlers or local industries created a potentially hazardous situation for fire fighters with possible adverse effects to the surrounding environment. However, based on the above results, the NIOSH investigator concluded that adverse effects to the surrounding environment were apparently prevented by prompt and proper removal of hazardous wastes from the site by a qualified contractor."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Salisbury, Stan
1987-02
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Health Hazard Evaluation HETA 86-326-1792; Airport Disaster Drill Clermont Mercy Hospital Batavia, Ohio
"The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request from the East Fork Joint Ambulance District to assess the hazard to participants of an airport disaster drill. A smoke generating device - 5D smoke bomb - planned for use in the drill had been associated with health problems during previous smoke training exercises. [...] Based on these results, the NIOSH investigators concluded that a health hazard did not exist for participants in the airport disaster drill. The investigators believe however, that a hazard could exist under certain conditions based on data collected during other NIOSH investigations of these types of devices. These conditions include: use of larger and/or multiple smoke generating devices, igniting a smoke generating device inside an aircraft with people inside who are not properly protected, or use of a large smoke generating device too near a stationary disaster drill participant. Recommendations are included in section VIII to prevent/address such conditions."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Zey, John N.
1987-04
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Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 85-274-1879; Evaluation of Zinc Chloride Smoke Generating Devices International Association of Fire Fighters Washington, D.C.
"In March 1985 the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) to evaluate the hazard of smoke clouds produced by zinc chloride smoke generating devices. The requestor noted that the devices, advertised as 'medically proven to be non-toxic', had been implicated in a number of training exercises during which participants experienced adverse health effects, including breathing difficulties, chest pains, joint pains, chills, fever, and death. [...] Dense clouds generated by zinc chloride smoke generating devices should be considered hazardous. [...] While a properly operating self-contained breathing apparatus worn by a well-trained individual offers adequate protection against the smoke, even short-term exposure without respiratory protection to the components of the dense smoke cloud presents a health hazard."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Zey, John N.; Richardson, Fred
1988-03
