Control of Dust from Powder Dye Handling Operations

Details

• Personal Author:
  Flesch, Jerome P. ; Wallace, Marjorie E.
• Description:
  The manual transfer of powder dyes from bulk containers to smaller process containers generates significant amounts of dust. Worker exposure to dye dust through breathing or skin contact can result in adverse health effects such as occupational asthma, eczema, and severe allergic reactions. In addition, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recognizes certain dyes as potential occupational carcinogens. Therefore, NIOSH recommends limiting dye dust exposures to the lowest feasible concentrations to prevent these health problems. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Asthma Dust Hypersensitivity Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protective Devices Respiratory System Respiratory Tract Diseases Safety
• Keywords:
  Allergic Reactions Bronchial Asthma Control Technology Dust Exposure Personal Protective Equipment Respirators Respiratory Irritants Respiratory Protection Respiratory System Disorders Work Practices
• ISSN:
  1047-322X
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Ohio ; OSHA Region 5
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  DPSE - Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering ; EID - Education and Information Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  15
• Issue:
  9
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20020844
• Citation:
  Appl Occup Environ Hyg 2000 Sep; 15(9):667
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2000
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:7853c38d211c9f9041fdee7cfeac1509beb64af66005d9cb5c6e36c8c1dacd671efbb6f08b11c48762df450666461c62b3bf7d2c60f625b7d0ec9e1c47370aef
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/198504/cdc_198504_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 231.03 KB ]