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Evaluation of Odors in a Pet Care Product Manufacturing Office
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2018/07/01
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Source: Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, HHE 2015-0085-3321, 2018 Jul
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Description:The Health Hazard Evaluation Program received an employer request from a manufacturer of pet care products. Employees were concerned about exposure to odors that were reportedly traveling from the production area to the office area within the building, and whether these odors could harm their health. We looked for moisture, water damage, and inspected the wall that separates the office area from the production area. We measured carbon dioxide, temperature, relative humidity, ventilation airflow and checked the air pressure relationships. We looked at the rooftop air handling systems. We reviewed workplace injury and illness logs and interviewed employees about their work, medical history, and work-related health concerns. Although we did not notice any odor in the office area, there was potential for odor to move from the production area into the office area. The ventilation systems appeared to be working properly. We did not see any signs of water damage or mold, and in general, temperature, carbon dioxide, and relative humidity were within recommended comfort guidelines. Our ventilation airflow measurements agreed with the recently performed test and balance work. Reported employee symptoms were non-specific in nature and neither the type nor number of symptoms were found to be unusual. We recommended sealing all gaps in the wall that separates the office and production areas, encouraging employees to report potential work-related health concerns to their supervisors, and establishing an office "fragrance-free" policy to limit exposure for employees who may be sensitive to products with strong odors or scents.
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Pages in Document:20 pdf pages
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Contributor:Booher, Donald E.;Moore, Kevin;Stover, Derry;Tyrawski, Jennifer;
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NIOSHTIC Number:nn:20052177
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NTIS Accession Number:PB2018-101404
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Citation:NIOSH [2018]. Evaluation of odors in a pet care product manufacturing office. By Methner MM;and Gibbins JD. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for;Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Health;Hazard Evaluation Report 2015-0085-3321,;
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Federal Fiscal Year:2018
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