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Evaluation of Peracetic Acid Exposure Among Federal Poultry Inspectors
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2017/09/01
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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 2015-0130-3290, 2017, Sep; :1-19
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Description:Managers in the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA/FSIS) were concerned about federal inspectors' exposures to peracetic acid and other chemical disinfectants at a poultry production plant. We interviewed federal inspectors about their work, health, and concerns. We evaluated the ventilation in the evisceration area, and took personal air samples for peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and acetic acid. We found low levels of peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and acetic acid on inspectors working in the evisceration area. None of the samples exceeded occupational exposure limits. Some inspectors reported occasional eye and nasal irritation. Although these symptoms can be caused by exposure to peracetic acid and other chemical disinfectants, symptoms caused by these exposures are typically reported at concentrations much higher than we measured. We found inspectors using latex gloves, which have been associated with allergic reactions. The addition of single-pass mechanical ventilation for the entire plant improved workplace conditions. We recommended the employer provide refresher training on the prevention of slips, trips, and falls for inspectors, ensure appropriate personal protective equipment is available, and discontinue use of latex gloves.
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Pages in Document:26 pdf pages
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Contributor:Booher, Donald E.;Galloway, Ellen;Knipper, Brad;Moore, Kevin;Watts, Shawna;
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NIOSHTIC Number:20050401
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NTIS Accession Number:PB2018-100063
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Citation:NIOSH [2017]. Evaluation of peracetic acid exposure among federal poultry;inspectors. By Burton NC, Gibbins J. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and;Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute;for Occupational Safety and Health, NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation Report;2015-0130-3290,;
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