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Health Hazard Evaluation of Deepwater Horizon Response Workers [Health Hazard Evaluation Interim Report 1 Summary]
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2010/09/01
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Description:On May 28, 2010, BP requested a health hazard evaluation of Deepwater Horizon Response workers. The first interim report from this health hazard evaluation was released on June 23, 2010. This card summarizes what NIOSH found.
Seven fishermen were hospitalized on May 26, 2010, having headache, upper respiratory irritation or congestion, nausea, elevated self-monitored blood pressure, fatigue, and chest pain or pressure. Two had other serious but common medical problems; five were observed because of reported chemical exposure.
Although early investigations focused on dispersants as the cause of the symptoms, NIOSH investigators conclude that dispersant use was unlikely to be the cause; rather, unpleasant odors, heat, and fatigue, among other factors, played a role. NIOSH investigators recommended improving worker training, coordination of illness/injury investigation and follow-up, and occupational health resources in the local community.
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Pages in Document:2 unnumbered pages
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NIOSHTIC Number:nn:20039294
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Federal Fiscal Year:2011
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