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.'012.% CORPORATION ZBj90BTRX.L IXTCI.3U JURVSV FKICTIQfc PRODUCTS GROUP LI1>TS\Y# OUTARIO FaBRU'-HY 10-14, 1 >75 This Industrial Hygiene survey van conducted tc deter, anc tno presence anO extent of occupational disease expoo ares through out the plant and to make recommendations fox controlline- or eliminating the hazards encountered. StraiAHY total of 3 > airborne dust samples were collected at various operations throughout the plant for leao and asbestos. As indicated in Appendix Ho. 1, sixteen of the asbestos samples exceeded the permissible limit of 2 fibers/ml. The areas in volved included the Finish Department, Blok Press Department, Blok Preform, Upper Compounding, and Blok Inspection at the rear of the now finish area. Highest levels were obtained from Blok Preform during the collection of short term samples (15-30 minutes). Reducing the sampling time was required because of excessive dust loading on the filters which prevents accurate fiber counts. Analyses of collected samples revealed nine locations where airborne lead concentrations were excessive. These locations included Blok Preform, the Finish Department, Blok Press, Reclaim de-riveting, and the sorting station in Reclaim Re ception. Coincident with the asbestos counts, the highest lead levels were observed in Blok Preform where generation of airborne dust was clearly excessive. The nnstwirs of noisy locations and the e:cteat of noise gene rated, paralleled the measurements taken during our previous survey of January 3-11, 1374. Although some employees were wearing hearing protective devices, their use is not mandatory, and several employees, especially in the finishing areas remain unprotected. In addition, audioraet-ic esting is still not conducted for new and/or noise exposed personnel to identify ciijje at risk with significant bearing loss. -1- ABEX-157 SPNY 001287 __ ___________ _____________ SCF-ABEX-1755