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INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE STAFF 1982 PROGRAMS PRESENTATION
February 12, 1982
I.INTRODUCTION II. NOISE CONTROL PROGRAM III. VINYL CHLORIDE PROGRAM IV. INSULSPRAY V. FORMALDEHYDE MONITORING PROGRAM
Norman Brusk Rick Hackman Mark Gruenwald William Hoychuk Norman Brusk
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INTRODUCTION
Borden Industrial Hygiene Evolving: A. From Fire Fighting
1. React 2. At Plant Location B. To Program Approach 1. Act 2. Systematic 3. Preventative C. Goal 1. Reduce Risk 2. Eliminate Hazards
Major Programs Targeted for 1982 A. Noise
Rick Hackman B. Vinyl Chloride
Mark Gruenwald C. Insulspray
William Hoychuk D. Formaldehyde
Norm Brusk
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III. Other Programs and Activities A. Lead B. Confined Space C. Solvents D. Ammonia E. Carbon Monoxide F. "Right to Know" G. Dermatitis/Sensitization H. Respiratory Protection I. Training J. Dichlorobenzidine K. Polyvinyl Chloride Dust
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SECTION I
NOISE CONTROL PROGRAM
1. Initial Survey 2. Hearing Protection 3. Engineering Controls
Goal: Reduction of work related, premature hearing loss.
SECTION II
THE NEW OSHA HEARING CONSERVATION AMENDMENT
requires:
1. Workplace Monitoring (by Feb. 22, 19821. 2. Provide annual audiometric testing for all
employees exposed to 85 dBA (or greater) for an 8-hour average (by August 22, 1982). 3. Provide Hearing Protection for all Employees exposed to 85 dBA (or greater) for an 8-hour average. (Mandatory hearing protector use for exposures over 90 dBA for 8-hours). 4. Provide Training.
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SECTION III
BORDEN PLANTS AFFECTED
Consumer
Products
FFOoCod Division: Division
<DHaa1iry Division:
41 Plants (39 surveyed)
53 Plants (36 surveyed)
Chemical Division------------------
47 Plants (24 surveyed)
International--------------------------
- 5 Plants (5 surveyed)
SECTION IV
THE PLAN
PHASE I: 1. Information letter & questionnaire sent to plants. 2. Telephone/mail follow-up.
PHASE II: 1. Review existing noise/I.H. surveys for applicable data.
PHASE III :1. Evaluate and select firm(s) to provide audiometric testing.
PHASE IV: 1. 2.
Have audiometric testing performed. Review results.
PHASE V: 1. Review of program status. 2. Follow-up surveys. 3. Follow-up audiometric testing. 4. Training
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Sources (Measured At p*ntor/ listener distance from source)
Shotgun bloat Jot plane at take-off Firecrackers, exploding
Rock Music (amplified) Hockey game crowd Thunder, severe Pneumatic jackhammer Powered lawn mower Tractor, farm type Subway train (Interior) Motorcycle Snowmobile Cocktail party (100 guests)
Window air-conditioner Crowded restaurant Diesel-powered truck^ractor Singing birds Normal conversation
Rustle of leaves Faucet, dripping Lighl rainfall
ffiSfifiM rf Haanf|a
Aural Effect Human ear Pain Threshold Uncomfortably Loud
Extremely Loud
Moderately Loud Quiet
Very Ouiet
Just Audible
--T wit of tome familiar sounds.
Sound Level In Decibels
140 120
100
10 SO 40 10 ________O_____
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VINYL CHLORIDE PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION A. Objective of VCM Program. B. Challenge to Industrial Hygiene Staff to insure program
effectiveness. Planned activities n 1982 for VCM Program. A. Audit of Thermoplastic VCM Programs.
1. Illiopolis, IL 2. Leominster, MA B. Quantitative Fit Testing of Negative Pressure VCM Cannister Respirators. VCM Compliance Program Requirements. A. VCM Monitoring & Control B. Annual Training C. Medical Surveillance D. Signs & Labels E. Recordkeeping F. Written Compliance Program VCM Monitoring & Control System A. Objective of System - Worker Protection B. Basic Concept/Elements of System - Leak Detection and Prevention C. Mechanics of System 1. Fixed Area Monitoring & Alarm System
a. Worker Responsibilities b. Support (Safety Technician) Responsibilities c. Supervisory Responsibilities
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.2 Plant Monitoring Tours of Regulated Areas
3. Personnel Monitoring 4. Data Analysis
a. Operational Errors - Work Practices b. Mechanical Errors - Engineering Controls D. System Evaluation 1. Review of Data & Records For Consistency 2. Observation of Plant Personnel In Complying With Requirements of Program 3. Determination of Frequency & Duration of Excursions and Reportable Incidents E. Summary Report To Management QUANTITATIVE FIT TESTING AT THERMOPLASTIC PLANTS A. Objective of Fit Testing VCM Cannister Respirators B. Development of Acceptable Method 1. Adaptation of High Efficiency Filter to Cannister 2. Performance Testing in Lab
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VINYL CHLORIDE STANDARD 1910.1017
OSHA COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS VCM MONITORING & CONTROL PROGRAM ANNUAL TRAINING MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE SIGNS & LABELS RECORDKEEPING WRITTEN COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
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MVC LEAK SHEET
9359
MVC LEAK LISTED BELOW WAS IMINED TO BE THE CAUSE OF HIGH S OF MVC IN THE WORKING ENVIRON' YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION TO THE LEM IS REQUIRED.
PPM/LOCATION
DATE SHIFT TIME
JMENT USED:CENTURYHNU
MATE TEMPORARY REMEDY___________________________________________________ __________ ______________
ANENT REMEDY______
COMPLETEDCHECKED BY SAFETY TECH
IY TECHNICIAN_____________ __________ ___ ____________ _
r FOREMAN OR GROUP LEADER ON FOR LEAK CHECK:_________
* SUPERINTENDENT _________
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MECHANICAL
ERRORS
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EXCURSIONS
ABOVE 1 PPM
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ALARM
MONITORING
AFFECTED
> EMPLOYEE
RESPONSE
PROTECTION
FORMALDEHYDE TESTING INSUL5PRAY HOMES
INTRODUCTION A. Objective of Presentation B. Consumer Requests for Air Testing C. Objective of Conducting Air Testing in the Home
PRE-VISIT PREPARATIONS A. Homeowner Contract B. Preparation of Sampling Equipment
SAMPLING PROCEDURES IN THE HOME A. Calibration B. Sample Placement C. Sampling parameters D. Collection of other Data E. Sampling Completion
SAMPLE ANALYSIS A. NIOSH Chromotropic Acid Method
REPORT AND RECORDKEEPING FORMAT
A. Standard Report to Legal
1. Cover Letter 2. Completed Data Sheet 3. Additional Data Attachment
B. Recordkeeping
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FORMALDEHYDE MONITORING PROGRAM
Background
A. Statement of Policy: r 1/2 ppm Employee Exposures
B. Formaldehyde Monitoring Program developed as result of several factors:
1. 1976 NIOSH Recommendations for Workplace Exposures to formaldehyde
2. Possible future Regulatory actions
3. Media attention
C. The Program was established in order to:
1. Avoid "knee-jerk" reactions to any promulgation of standards.
2. Demonstrate to Borden customers that formaldehyde con trol is obtainable even under "worst-case" conditions.
3. Reduce Labor Relations effects.
D. Review of the Formaldehyde Limits:
1. NIOSH
2. ACGIH
3. OSHA
4. NIOSH Recommended Standard
a) More stringent then OSHA b) Provides protection against irritative effects c) Provides protection against safety hazards.
E. Program Aspects:
a. Exposure Limits b. Medical c. Labels & Signs d. Protective equipment e. Worker Training f. Work practices & engineering controls g. Sanitation h. Monitoring and records
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F. A joint effort to meet the Program Requirement:
1. Plant Management
2. Chemical Division Management
3. Industrial Health Department
Monitoring Program
A. Premeasurement Review
1. Status Survey
a. Item by Item b. Determine remaining requirements c. Schedule actions d. Follow-up
2. Sampling Locations Determinations
a. Floor plan b. Where formaldehyde stored and used c. Source point d. Additionally, other areas for documentation purposes
3. Type of Monitoring Determination
a. Source b. Area c. Personal
Based on exposures & representative levels, area samples determined appropriate.
4. Frequence of Sampling/Sampling Times
a. Purposes - trends and shifts b. Concentration c. Equipment and analytical method d. Fluctuations
B. Monitoring
1. Plant Personnel are trained to:
a. Set up sampling equipment b. Calibrate sampling pumps c. Correctly place the samples d. Properly handle the collected samples
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2. Analytical Training
a. Reagent preparation b. Analytical procedure c. Sample handling d. Instrumentation Calibrator e. Calculation of results
3. Sample results with raw data are sent to the Industrial Health Department for review of:
a. Math errors b. Calculations c. Sample times, etc. d. Trends
Plant Management and Chemical Division Managements
also review the results to take corrective actions where necessary.
4. Evaluation of the program. Monitoring Results are not necessarily indicative of the effectiveness of the program. Evaluation requires "performance" criteria.
a. Employee Complaints b. Health Problems c. NIOSH/OSHA Studies or Investigations
1982 Goals and Activities
A. To ensure that the formaldehyde program is functioning properly and to provide renewed interest and attention to the program, annual audits are conducted at each of the plant locations.
B. These locations are:
Demopolis, A1 Louisville, KY Fayetteville, NC Diboll, TX
Sheboygan, WI Kent, WA
Fremont, CA Geismar, LA LaGrande, OR Springfield, OR Missoula, MT
C. Components of the Audit:
1. Collection of air samples with those run by plant 2. Submission of prepared known samples
3. Evaluation of plant air sampling and analysis 4. Review of sampling sites
Report
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