Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA 83-383-1480, Progress Federal Savings and Loan, Bridgeport, Pennsylvania

摘要

Environmental and breathing zone samples were analyzed for the insecticides chlorpyrifos (2921882) and diazinon (333415), organic solvent vapors, and formaldehyde (50000) at Progress Federal Savings and Loan (SIC-6123), Bridgeport, Pennsylvania in September, 1983 and January, 1984. The survey was requested by the management to evaluate possible long term medical problems occurring among employees after two applications of the insecticides. Questionnaires were administered to 7 of 22 employees. Concentrations of the insecticides, organic solvents, and formaldehyde were below their relevant standards. The authors conclude that current employees are not experiencing any health problems attributable to the insecticide applications. The authors recommend that future insecticide applications not be performed during working hours, and operating the ventilation system in a mode that introduces the maximum amount of outside air during and immediately after application.