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Health Hazard Evaluation of Deepwater Horizon Response Workers [Health Hazard Evaluation Interim Report 4 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 fourth in a series of interim reports from this health hazard evaluation was issued August 11, 2010. Below is a summary of the main findings and recommendations from this report.
On the days of the NIOSH evaluation, the Vessels of Opportunity (VoOs) were on the water breaking up foam patches but did not encounter surface oil. Airborne concentrations of measured contaminants, including benzene, 2-butoxyethanol, and carbon monoxide, were all well below Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) on several VoOs. Based on observations of possible work tasks, NIOSH recommended that all personnel conducting oil clean-up work on the VoOs be provided with and correctly wear personal protective equipment to prevent dermal exposures. NIOSH also noted that eliminating cigarette smoking on the VoOs would be desirable to protect the health of all onboard the vessels.
Health surveys obtained from VoO responders, captains, and deckhands [not necessarily from the vessels on which NIOSH industrial hygienists measured exposures] noted health symptoms similar to those reported by response workers with no exposures to oil, dispersants, or cleaning chemicals. Symptoms related to heat exposure and upper respiratory symptoms were the most frequently reported. As noted above, smoking in the workplace was of concern and NIOSH recommended that this issue be addressed for emergency response workers in the future.
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Pages in Document:2 unnumbered pages
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Federal Fiscal Year:2011
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Peer Reviewed:False
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Resource Number:HETA 2010-0115
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