Routine dosimetry results for the month were: Chemical < PEL Number Percent > PEL Number Percent VCM Lead Total Particulates 61 100.0 2 100.0 1 100.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ABD003T1822 SAFKTI - Continued Monthly Tnjn-ry gimmary Injury Class FA Department Compound Description ; Cut finger.

I had learned in medical school about the hazards of dust exposure (including asbestos dust) leading to pneumoconiosis.

The Partnership's programs will lead industry activiues in some areas, complement in other areas and be a catalyst for the industry in yet others.

CMA rtaffare the lead contacts.

Our lead scientist for this effort is Dr.

In exposed workers VCM leads to an increased inci dence of angiosarcomas of the liver, brain tumours, malignancies of the haema.opoctic system and cancer of the lungs (IARC, 1979; Buffer et ah, 1979; Nicholson et ah, 1975).

M1655 CONTRACT LAB : p a c e PROJECT NUMBER ; BILTWENVIR SKIP DATE Com puter Code T e s t Name PROJECT LEAD: 5A BEACH TELEPHONE : 6 1 2 - 7 7 8 - 7 4 5 2 fAX : 6 1 2 -7 7 8 -6 1 7 6 Sam ple N um bers Sam ple A v ailab le D ate R esu lt Due D ate COD COD P-C BOD-05 BOD-05 1CARBONACEOUS i P-CBOD-20 BOD-20 (CARBONACEOUS) P-CBOD-2 3 BOD-2 3 (CARBONACEOUS) 1 t Jk 1 1 0 3 /2 1 /1 9 3 3 0 3 /3 1 /1 3 9 4 0 3 /2 1 /1 3 3 4 0 3 /3 1 /1 3 3 4 0 4 /1 3 /1 9 9 4 0 4 /2 2 /1 9 9 4 0 5 /0 3 /1 3 3 4 0 5 /1 5 /1 9 3 4 "B io chem ical Oxygen Demand o a tv r ^ tn j^ lf^ jr^ Bq q >5 ^ _______ cbod-oS ------ Oate/Time Out M j 13.

Water samples are periodically analyzed for total bacterial counts and for the presence of coliforms, lead, and other contaminants.

Marilyn Fingerhut of the federal National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH); Fingerhut looked at the health of 5172 workers at 12 chemical plants that manufacture (or formerly manu factured) products contaminated with dioxin such as the herbicides 2,4,5-T, Silvex, Ronnel, Erbon, .and pentachlorophenol (which has also been used as a fungicide, algicide, and wood preservative for tele phone poles and pilings), and the bacterial cleansing agent, hexachlorophene-until the 1970s, a leading bactericide in hospitals.

Water samples are periodically analyzed for total bacterial counts and for the presence ofcoliforms, lead, and other contaminants.

Although the Attorney General's press release is not as favorable as we would have liked, it was improved through negotiations with the Attorney General's staff, especially, Max McComb's work with the lead attorney for the state, to eliminate much of the onerous and misleading language contained in the initial drafts.

Evaluation of Elements and Sub-elements In narrative form, assess the effectiveness of each of the elements and sub-elements listed on the next page Include in each element recommendations for improvement Follow by the assignment of responsibility for completing each recommendation and a target date for completion Sample 1 Element (1 e , Worksite Analysis) [see next page for list of elements] Sub-element (i e , Comprehensive Safety and Health Surveys-Industnal Hygiene) A 1997 Activities - During 1997 all IH services were contracted to outside firms Quarterly surveys were conducted and the following items completed Audiometnc testing Noise survey Personnel exposure monitoring for lead, asbestos, formaldehyde, wood dust B Evaluation - Narrative evaluation of effectiveness of the element and sub elements Example Recommendations from reports have been completed The 1997 activities in this area are marginally effective Additional monitoring and training will be required in 1998 C Recommendation^ for improvement - Hire a certified industrial hygienist to manage the IH program D Assignment of responsibility for completing recommendation - Susan Sikes E Target date for completion - 3/15/98 6 ABD00001393 ELEMENTS and SUB-ELEMENTS 1 Management Leadership and Employee Involvement a Policy b Goal and Objectives c Planning d Written Safety and Health Program e Management Leadership f Employee Involvement g Contract Worker Coverage h Responsibility, Authority, and Resources j Line Accountability k Enforcement (1 e , rules, policies, procedures, disciplinary actions) 2 Worksite Analysis a Comprehensive Safety and Health Surveys b Pre-use Analysis c Job Safety or Hazard Analysis, Process Hazard Review d Self-inspections e Employee Hazard Reporting Systems f Accident/incident Investigation System g Trend Analysis [for injuries, hazards identified, etc ] 3 Hazard Prevention and Control a Access to Certified Safety and Health Professionals b Means for Eliminating or Controlling Hazards [This is the place to evaluate all of the individual programs on the site such as PPE, Safety and Health Rules, Lockout/tagout, Confined Space Entry, PSM, etc , as well as engineering and administrative controls] c Preventive Maintenance Program d Hazard Tracking System(s) e Occupational Health Program (include Industrial Hygiene monitoring and PPE) f Emergency Response Program and Procedures 4 Safety and Health Training a Managers b Supervisors c Employees d All others on the site [including visitors understand what to do in emergency situations] e PPE Requirements [known and used effectively] 7

It also can lead to inappropriate actions by the response community, which can make matters worse.

VCM is not a suspect DEHP, ....Cadmium and lead are suspects. _____ Practices uSed since the TSVO'ns are much yimproved over those in place prior to tha# time.

Water samples are periodically analyzed for total bacterial counts and for the presence of coliforms, lead, and other contaminants.