ID (ISN) del documento | 111717 |
Número CIS |
11-0380 |
Año |
2008 |
Número de serie |
HETA 2007-0127-3068
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Autor(es) |
Chen L., Ramsey J., Brueck S.E. |
Título |
Evaluation of exposures at a pottery shop |
Información bibliográfica |
Publications Dissemination, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-2001, USA, Aug 2008. vi, 31p. Illus. 17 ref. |
Acceso Internet |
HETA_2007-0127-3068.pdf [en inglés]
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Resumen |
In 2007, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a request for a Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) from the management of a pottery shop. Although no health symptoms were reported, management was concerned about the potential for employees' long-term exposure to a variety of substances while performing duties at the pottery shop. Exposures of concern included silica from the clay mixing process, elements from mixing dry materials used in the glazes, and volatile organic compounds and gases during kiln firing. Because management requires the use of respirators during clay and glaze mixing, they also requested information on proper respirator use and maintenance. NIOSH staff toured the facility to review work processes, collected personal breathing zone, and area and wipe samples. An ergonomic evaluation of the work processes was also performed. Recommendations include improvements to the ventilation systems, implementing a formal respirator programme, implementing a safety and health training programme, adopting preventive maintenance for the forklift truck and keeping loading dock doors open while using the forklift to prevent the build-up of carbon monoxide. |
Descriptores (primarios) |
Estados Unidos; locales y puestos de trabajo; valoración de la exposición; equipo de protección individual; inspección de trabajo; fabricación de porcelanas y loza |
Descriptores (secundarios) |
óxido de carbono; sílice; hornos para ladrillos y cerámica; camiones elevadores por horquilla; mantenimiento; condiciones de trabajo; pequenas empresas; sistemas de ventilación; formación en prevención; limitación de la exposición; valores umbrales; instituciones publicas de prevencion; informe |
Tipo de documento |
E - Libros, informes, actas |
País / Estado o Provincia | Estados Unidos |
Tema(s) |
Materiales de construcción, vidrio, cerámica
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Broad subject area(s) |
Industrias y ocupaciones
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Navegación por categoria(s) |
Glass, pottery and related materials Labour inspection
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