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U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

CINCINNATI OHIO 45202

HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION REPORT 72-33-129 BARKER GREETING CARD COMPANY

CINCINNATI OHIO

MARCH 1974

I SUMMARY DETERMINATION

Sect i on 20(a)(6) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 29 USC 669(a)(6) authorizes the Secretary of Health Education and Welfare following the receipt of a written request from any employer or authorized representative of employees to determine whether any substance found in the place of employment has potentially toxi c effects in such conshycentrations as used or found

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reshyceived such a request from an middotauthorized representative of employees regarding exposures to airborne dust at the Barker Greeting Card Company plan~ in Cincinnati Ohio

NIOSH investigators conducted an observational survey of the associated operation on June 16 1972 Based on information obtained at that time it was concluded that appropriate evaluations should be made of employee exshyposures to both the total and respirable fraction of inertnuisance dust (dyed rayon tow) and solvents Medical interviews revealed the exis tence of mechanical skin irritation and upper respiratory tract problems

During a follow-up environmental survey conducted on May 23 1973 eight (8) personal and thirteen (13) general area air samples were collected to obshytain appropriate analytical determinations (Note Samples collected during an earlier environmental survey on September 14 1972 were deemed to be inshyvalid) The associated health standards promulgated by the US Department of Labor (Federal Register Part II sect191093 Tables G-1 and G-3) on an 8-hour time-weighted average basis for nuisance dust (total - 150 milligrams per cubic meter respirable fraction - 50 milligrams per cubic meter) and stoddard solvent (2950 milligrams per cubic meter) were exceeded in only one instance

Medical interviewsexaminations conducted in the flocking department revealed that four out of six women expresseddisplayed symptoms related either to the skin or the respiratory tract No evidence was found of narcosis conditions among employees working with glues containing a type of Stoddard solvent

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Based upon the results of the environmentalmedical study reported above it was determined that under conditions found at the time of the survey concentrations of airborne dust (flocking material-dyed rayon tow) and a type of Stoddard solvent were not toxic and do not under normal conditions constitute a hazard to the health of workers in the flocking deshypartment

It is however felt that (1) airborne flock does result in minor mechanical irritation from the deposition of fibers on the body -- partishycularly skin creases and (2) a few individuals with chronic or preshyexisting throat and sinus conditions are made worse by the constant deshyposition of flock high in oral an~ nasal passages

Recommendations which will improve the working environment and thus minimize conditions described above have been made to management

Copies of this Summary Determination as well as the full report of the evaluation are available upon request from the Hazard Evaluation Services Branch NIOSH U S Post Office Building Room 508 Sth middot and Walnut Streets Cincinnati Ohio 45202 Copies of both have been sent to

a) Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

b) Authorized Representative of Employees

c) U S Department of Labor - Region V

For purposes of informing the six (6) affected employees the employer will promptly post the Summary Determination in a prominent place(s) near where affected employees work for a period of thirty (30) calendar days

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II INTRODUCTION

Section 20(a)(6) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 29 usc 669 (a)(6) authorizes the Secretary of Health Education and Welfare following a written request by any employer or authorized represhysentative of employees to determine whether any substance normally found in the place of employment has potentially toxic effects in such concentrations as used or found

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reshyceived such a request from a representative of employees of Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

The alleged hazard involved six (6) persons employed in the flocking department with concern directed primarily to certain dermatitis and respshyiratory problems Flattened greeting cards are initially inserted beneath silk screens containing a pre-selected patterned mesh An appropriate colored glue is squeezed through the silk screen onto the card which is then dipped into the matching color flocking compound (dyed rayon tow) The card is then vibrated on a beating bar to allow flock to adhere only to the glued areas After being stacked vertically in wooden shelves to dry overnight the cards are folded and packed into boxes the following day Persons flocking the cards are also responsible for the cleaning of the silk screens The cleanshying operation is conducted for approximately five minutes daily and utilizes a mineral spirits solution

Based on a personal conununication with Dr H E Stokinger Chief Toxishycology Branch Division of Laboratories and Criteria Development National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health it was concluded that documented studies reveal no toxicity from rayon nylon or other synthetic fibers The flocking material encountered during this Health Hazard Evaluation was thereshyfore classified as an inertnuisance dust

III BACKGROUND HAZARD INFORMATION

A Standards

The Occupational Health Standards as promulgated by the U s Department of Labor (Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Chapter XVII Part 1910 Subshypart G 9191093 entitled Air Contaminants) applicable to substances of this evaluation are as follows

Substance Standard (8-hour time weighted average)

Inert or Nuisance Dust (dyed rayon tow) Respirable fraction 5 mgM3

Total dust 15 mgM3

Stoddard Solvent 2950 mgM3

mgM3 -- milligrams of substance per cubic meter of air sampled

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Based upon the results of the environmentalmedical study reported above it was determined that under conditions found at the time of the survey concentrations of airborne dust (flocking material-dyed rayon tow) and a type of Stoddard solvent were not toxic and do not under normal conditions constitute a hazard to the health of workers in the flocking deshypartment

It is however felt that (1) airborne flock does result in minor mechanical irritation from the deposition of fibers on the body -- partishycularly skin creases and (2) a few individuals with chronic or preshyexisting throat and sinus conditions are made worse by the constant deshyposition of flock high in oral an~ nasal passages

Recommendations which will improve the working environment and thus minimize conditions described above have been made to management

Copies of this Summary Determination as well as the full report of the evaluation are available upon request from the Hazard Evaluation Services Branch NIOSH U S Post Office Building Room 508 Sth middot and Walnut Streets Cincinnati Ohio 45202 Copies of both have been sent to

a) Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

b) Authorized Representative of Employees

c) U S Department of Labor - Region V

For purposes of informing the six (6) affected employees the employer will promptly post the Summary Determination in a prominent place(s) near where affected employees work for a period of thirty (30) calendar days

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II INTRODUCTION

Section 20(a)(6) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 29 usc 669 (a)(6) authorizes the Secretary of Health Education and Welfare following a written request by any employer or authorized represhysentative of employees to determine whether any substance normally found in the place of employment has potentially toxic effects in such concentrations as used or found

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reshyceived such a request from a representative of employees of Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

The alleged hazard involved six (6) persons employed in the flocking department with concern directed primarily to certain dermatitis and respshyiratory problems Flattened greeting cards are initially inserted beneath silk screens containing a pre-selected patterned mesh An appropriate colored glue is squeezed through the silk screen onto the card which is then dipped into the matching color flocking compound (dyed rayon tow) The card is then vibrated on a beating bar to allow flock to adhere only to the glued areas After being stacked vertically in wooden shelves to dry overnight the cards are folded and packed into boxes the following day Persons flocking the cards are also responsible for the cleaning of the silk screens The cleanshying operation is conducted for approximately five minutes daily and utilizes a mineral spirits solution

Based on a personal conununication with Dr H E Stokinger Chief Toxishycology Branch Division of Laboratories and Criteria Development National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health it was concluded that documented studies reveal no toxicity from rayon nylon or other synthetic fibers The flocking material encountered during this Health Hazard Evaluation was thereshyfore classified as an inertnuisance dust

III BACKGROUND HAZARD INFORMATION

A Standards

The Occupational Health Standards as promulgated by the U s Department of Labor (Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Chapter XVII Part 1910 Subshypart G 9191093 entitled Air Contaminants) applicable to substances of this evaluation are as follows

Substance Standard (8-hour time weighted average)

Inert or Nuisance Dust (dyed rayon tow) Respirable fraction 5 mgM3

Total dust 15 mgM3

Stoddard Solvent 2950 mgM3

mgM3 -- milligrams of substance per cubic meter of air sampled

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II INTRODUCTION

Section 20(a)(6) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 29 usc 669 (a)(6) authorizes the Secretary of Health Education and Welfare following a written request by any employer or authorized represhysentative of employees to determine whether any substance normally found in the place of employment has potentially toxic effects in such concentrations as used or found

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reshyceived such a request from a representative of employees of Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

The alleged hazard involved six (6) persons employed in the flocking department with concern directed primarily to certain dermatitis and respshyiratory problems Flattened greeting cards are initially inserted beneath silk screens containing a pre-selected patterned mesh An appropriate colored glue is squeezed through the silk screen onto the card which is then dipped into the matching color flocking compound (dyed rayon tow) The card is then vibrated on a beating bar to allow flock to adhere only to the glued areas After being stacked vertically in wooden shelves to dry overnight the cards are folded and packed into boxes the following day Persons flocking the cards are also responsible for the cleaning of the silk screens The cleanshying operation is conducted for approximately five minutes daily and utilizes a mineral spirits solution

Based on a personal conununication with Dr H E Stokinger Chief Toxishycology Branch Division of Laboratories and Criteria Development National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health it was concluded that documented studies reveal no toxicity from rayon nylon or other synthetic fibers The flocking material encountered during this Health Hazard Evaluation was thereshyfore classified as an inertnuisance dust

III BACKGROUND HAZARD INFORMATION

A Standards

The Occupational Health Standards as promulgated by the U s Department of Labor (Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations Chapter XVII Part 1910 Subshypart G 9191093 entitled Air Contaminants) applicable to substances of this evaluation are as follows

Substance Standard (8-hour time weighted average)

Inert or Nuisance Dust (dyed rayon tow) Respirable fraction 5 mgM3

Total dust 15 mgM3

Stoddard Solvent 2950 mgM3

mgM3 -- milligrams of substance per cubic meter of air sampled

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B Toxic Effects

In contrast to fibrogenic dusts which cause scar tissue to be formed in the lungs when inhaled in excessive amounts so-called nuisance dusts have little adverse effect on lungs and do not produce significant organic disease or toxic effect when exposures are kept under reasonable control

Total particulates as described in the current Department of Labor standards (15 mgM3) include the air-suspended particulates greater than respirable diameter If only particles of respirable diameter are present or are collected a limit of 5 mgM3 is to be used

The most prominent effects from exposure to products designated as Stoddard solvents are irritation of the mucous membranes and narcosis Standards and threshold limit values represent those to prevent narcotic and irritant action Lower limits may be necessary for naphthas with flash points above 110degF

IV HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION

A Initial Visit -Observational Survey

The initial observational survey of the Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio was performed on June 16 1972 by NIOSH representatives Harry L Markel Jr and Edward Shmunes MD The function of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health its relation to Section 20(a)(6) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and the purpose of the visit were explained to the Building Manager and the Personnel Manager The National Surveillance Network Questionnaire Part I was completed with their assistance

The plant is unionized by Local Number 11 -- Printing Pressmen Union and Local Number 19 -- Book Binders Union and following the initial conshyference with management representatives contact was made with the Union Steward for the Book Binders Local Number 19

As a result of this initial visit it was determined that environmental measurements for inertnuisance dust were needed to adequately evaluate exshyposure levels to allegedpotential hazards involved in the flocking operation Although no complaints w~re received relative to the use of glues containing a type of Stoddard solvent it was decided to similarly evaluate airborne levels of the solvent in question

B Environmental Evaluation

1 Procedure and Methods

On September 14 1972 a follow-up environmental survey was conducted by NIOSH representatives Messrs H L Markel Jr and Henry Ramos to determine environmental levels of inertnuisance dust and Stoddard solvent

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(Note Due to unavoidable problems in obtaining accurate weights of filters used for the above-mentioned environmental survey results of the analyses were deemed to be invalid and methods procedures for samplinganalysis are not shown)

For reasons stated above a decision was made to revisit the plant in question for purposes of obtaining additional environmental samples within the flocking department A second follow-up environmental survey was conshyducted by Mr Harry L Markel Jr on May 23 1973

Eight (8) personal breathing-zone samples (4 respirable 4 total dust) and two (2) general area samples were collected for the inertnuisance dust analyses Eleven valid (11) general area samples were similarly collected for the Stoddard solvent analyses

Dust samples were collected by using the MSA Model G battery- operated vacuum pumps with MSA pre-weighted PVC 50 u pore size 37 mm filters at a sampling rate of 17 liters per minute Respirable dust samples utilized a Dorr-Oliver 10 mm cyclone pre-sampler while total dust samples were colshylected by use of the 3-piece cassette attached with tygon tubing to the vacuum pump

It was decided to perform appropriate particle size determinations to assist in the evaluation of the potential dust hazard Samples were collected and submitted to the NIOSH Division of Field Studies and Clinical Investi shygations for proper evaluation The same method used for asbestos counting was utilized for these samples -- along with a Leitz phase contrast microscope at 400X magnification

Samples obtained for solvent determination were collected by using MSA Model G battery- operated vacuum pumps with MSA Organic Vapor sampling tubes (Part No 459004) at a sampling rate of 10 liter per minute

Gravimetric methods were used for the analysis of total and respirable dust utilizing a minimum detection limit of 01 mgfilter Gas chromatoshygraphy methods were used for the analysis of Stoddard solvent with a sensishytivity of 0 05 mgtube

2 Results and Discussion

A total of twenty-two (22) air samples were collected during the survey with all analytical determinations being performed by the Division of Labshyoratories and Criteria Development NIOSH Cincinnati Ohio

Table I shows the air concentrations of inertnuisance dust for both the personal breathing-zone andmiddotgeneral area samples collected during the survey The established standards for inertnuisance dust (Federal Register Part IIsect 191093 Table (G-3) as promulgated by the U S Department of Labor are 5 mgMj (respirable fraction) and 15 mgM3 (total dust) From Table I it can be seen that these values were exceeded in only one (1) instance

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Table II shows the air concentrations of Stoddard solvent for general area samples collected during the survey The established standard for this solvent (Federal Register Part IIsect 191093 Table G-3) as promulgated by the U S Department of Labor is 2950 mgM3 Values in Table II show that this value was not exceeded

Table III represents a summary of all environmental samples collected during the survey

Table IV relating to particle-size data shows that almost all of the particulate was of a respirable nature This basically is in conflict with information received in a letter furnished by the manufacturer from whom Barker Greeting Card orders (General Manager Cellusuede Products Inc Rockford Illinois) This supplier of flock stated that he buys rayon tow from three (3) different companies and it is precision-cut into short lengths of 0020 inches 0025 inches and 003 inches These lengths of flock are then dyed into many different colors to fit the needs of the various industries that they serve Some flocks are direct dyed for use in the greeting card industry while others are vat dyed for use in the textile print industry The diameter of the flock was identified as being consistently 09 mils in diameter or 23 microns wide The shortest length in microns would accordingly be 507 microns

C Medical Evaluation

1 Procedure and Methods

On June 16 1972 a preliminary medical survey was conducted by Edward Shmunes M D NIOSH physician It was determined that there is no health facility within the plant although first aid kits are located throughout the building and one (1) person has had first aid training A local physician whose office is located near the plant is employed on a fee-for-service basis with ill or injured employees going to his office for examination andor treatshyment

Pre-employment physical examinations are given only to administrative personnel and thus do not apply to the women employed in the flocking departshyment There is no post-employment examination or testing of employees An OSHA Log and Summary are maintained on the premises but did not reveal any history of dermatitis or illnesses and reflected only accidents Management was unaware of any dermatitis or upper respiratory tract problems in the f locking area

A total of six of the seven women employed in the flocking department were interviewed and questioned about health problems encountered An attempt was made to later question the seventh employee who had been terminated had no telephone and failed to respond to a letter Four of the six women expressed symptoms related either to the skin (4 instances) or the respiratory tract (4 instances)

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2 Results

One indivi dual had developed a rather obvious wide spread thickening and mottling of her skin as well as wide spread flat warts She had visited her dermatologist who doubted any association with her employment in flocking In addition to the above-described conditions the employee also had a history of acrocyanosis and Raynauds disease

The second symptomatic worker interviewed had a history of bronchitis and calcium on the lungs which she claimed was not present prior to her commencing employment at the plant This employees personal physician conunented that she had pharyngitis deep coughing and wheezing which anteshydated her employment He did not feel employment had changed her clinical picture An examination at the plant revealed the employee to have a very mild erythema on the lateral portions of her neck in the flexure lines

The third symptomatic worker gave a history of developing from time to time a slight rash in her antecubical fossae but had mainly been troubled with an aggravating throat condition She complained of a chronic sore throat and also contended that she suffered from asthmatic bronchitis An examination at the plant revealed the employee to have a very minimal erythematous patch in the nasal crease on either side of her nose This employees private physician felt that flocking particles would certainly tend to aggravate conditions such as her chronic nose or throat problem

The last symptomatic worker interviewed revealed that she had developed an itchy erythematous rash on her wrist since becoming an employee at the plant and that a pre -existing sinus condition had been aggravated

Two of the six women had no complaints relating to derrnatologic or upper respiratory conditions Paper face masks are provided for the women although several of the symptomatic workers elect not to wear them because it makes breathing more clifficult No complaints were received or evidence found to indicate that a narcosis problem existed among employees working with glues containing a type of Stoddard solvent

D Conclusions

Complaints relating to skin disorders as voiced by four of the six women interviewed do not clinically fit an allergic response The most vivid dershymatosis present in an employee (skin thickening and flat warts) has no logical 9r known interaction with the flocking process

In two of the four instances of skin complaints flexures (neck nasal crease and elbow crease) were involved The most likely explanation is mechanishycal irritation from the rubbing caused by movement of the fibers in the body creases The nasal area was involved in a mask wearer in which flocking material is probably trapped under the mask

In summary and based on the medicalenvironmental findings it is our conclusion that substances found in this plant had no proven toxic effects in such concentrations as were used or found at the time of the survey

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It is however felt that (1) airborne flock does result in minor mechanical irritation from the deposition of fibers on the body - - parti shycularly skin creases and (2) a few individuals with chronic or preexisting throat and sinus conditions are made worse by the constant deposition of flock high in the oral and nasal passages

V RECOMMENDATIONS

1 Improve dust collection middot to assist in eliminating the mechanical skin irritation and upper respiratory tract conditions witnessed by persons employed in the flocking department

2 Improvement of current housekeeping practices should definitely be made Dust on overhead ledges floors etc can readily be dispersed to the in-plant atmosphere by traffic vibration and random air currents Maintenance housekeeping is mandatory and employees should be informed of the need for those measures Consideration should be given to increasing the frequency of the current practice of vacuuming floors 2-3 times each day

3 Discontinue the present practice of using compressed air to blow dust off employees uniforms Dust concentrations are increased considerably by this practice

4 The screening out of future potential employees with preexisting chronic sinus and throat illness is reconunended

5 Wearing of long sleeve uniforms in the flocking area is reconunended to prevent deposition of airborne flock in elbow creases In addition a clean change of uniform should be provided daily

6 Encourage the use of paper face masks by all persons in the flocking area including managementupon entering the area

7 Insure that filters on current AC systems are adequately maintained

VI REFERENCES

1 Handbook of Organic Industria1 Solvents American Mutual Insurance middotAlliance page 58

VIII TABLES

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Table 1 Concentrations of InertNuisance Dust

Barker Greeting Card Company-Flocking Department Cincinnati Ohio

May 23 1973

Tree ofl( Dust Sample No Samele Job Title Sample Volume (M3) Concentration

(mgM3)

070436 p Supervisor 0501 05 070437 p Finisher 0515 200 070438 p Finisher 0 529 39 070439 p Finisher 0495 05 070440 P(R) Finisher 0529 06 070441 P(R) Finisher 0495 00 070442 P(R) Finisher 0515 04 070443 P(R) Supervisor 0501 05 070444 GA x 0 361 11 070445 GA x 0418 05

P - Personal -Breathing Zone P(R) = Personal-Breathing Zone (Respirable) GA = General Area

mgM3 = Milligrams of substance per cubic meter of air sampled

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Table II Concentrations of STODDARD Solvent

Barker Greeting Card Company-Flocking Department Cincinnati Ohio

May 23 1973

Type of Location Solvent Sample No Sample of Sample Sample Volume ~M32 Concentration

(See diagram (mgM3)M( below)

070446 GA Sta 1 001 225 070447 GA 2 001 197 070448 GA 1 0 01 566 070449 GA 2 001 99 070450 GA 1 001 485 070451 GA 2 001 145 070452 GA 2 001 1906 070453 i(~bull GA 1 001 43800 (discard) 070454 GA 2 001 151 070455 GA 1 0 01 524 070456 GA 2 001 134 070457 GA 1 001 923

GA General Area -mg M3 = Milligrams of substance per cubic meter of air sampled

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Table III

Summary of Average DustStoddard Solvent Concentrations

Baker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

(Flocking Department-May 23 1973)

I Inert Nuisance Dust

Concentration mgM32 AEElicable No of Samples Min Ave Max Standard (mgM32-1

A General 1 Total 2 05 08 11 150

B Personal 1 Total 4 05 62 200 150 2 Respirable 4 -0- 04 06 50

I Stoddard Solvent

No of SamEles Concentration (mgM32 Min Ave Max

AEE licab le 3Standard (mgM 2

A General Area 11 99 438 1906 2950

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Cincinnati Ohio Flocking Department-May 23 1973

Circle Particle Size Number of Cumulative Cumulative Number

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093 61 61

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53 2 130 19 80 70 3 186 11 91 79 4 260 9 100 87 5 3 72 7 107 93 6 520 3 110 96 7 744 1 111 97 8 1040 2 113 98 9 1488 0 10 2080 1 114 99 11 2976 1 115 100 12 4160 0 13 59 52 0

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HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION REPORT 72-33-129 HAZARD EVALUATION SERVICES BRANCH

DIVISION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

Establishment Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

Report Prepared By Harry L Markel Jr Industrial Hygienist NIOSH Region VI Dallas Texas

Edward Shmunes M D Medical Services Branch NIOSH Cincinnati Ohio

Fi eld Evaluation Harry L Markel Jr Henry Ramos Edward Shmunes M D

Laboratory Analyses Ralph D Zumwalde Engineering Technician Robert W Kurimo Chemist Martha J Seymour Chemist Ceola H Moore Physical Science Aide

Originating Office Jerome P Flesch Chief Hazard Evaluation Services Branch Cincinnati Ohio

MARCH 1974

U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

CINCINNATI OHIO

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(Note Due to unavoidable problems in obtaining accurate weights of filters used for the above-mentioned environmental survey results of the analyses were deemed to be invalid and methods procedures for samplinganalysis are not shown)

For reasons stated above a decision was made to revisit the plant in question for purposes of obtaining additional environmental samples within the flocking department A second follow-up environmental survey was conshyducted by Mr Harry L Markel Jr on May 23 1973

Eight (8) personal breathing-zone samples (4 respirable 4 total dust) and two (2) general area samples were collected for the inertnuisance dust analyses Eleven valid (11) general area samples were similarly collected for the Stoddard solvent analyses

Dust samples were collected by using the MSA Model G battery- operated vacuum pumps with MSA pre-weighted PVC 50 u pore size 37 mm filters at a sampling rate of 17 liters per minute Respirable dust samples utilized a Dorr-Oliver 10 mm cyclone pre-sampler while total dust samples were colshylected by use of the 3-piece cassette attached with tygon tubing to the vacuum pump

It was decided to perform appropriate particle size determinations to assist in the evaluation of the potential dust hazard Samples were collected and submitted to the NIOSH Division of Field Studies and Clinical Investi shygations for proper evaluation The same method used for asbestos counting was utilized for these samples -- along with a Leitz phase contrast microscope at 400X magnification

Samples obtained for solvent determination were collected by using MSA Model G battery- operated vacuum pumps with MSA Organic Vapor sampling tubes (Part No 459004) at a sampling rate of 10 liter per minute

Gravimetric methods were used for the analysis of total and respirable dust utilizing a minimum detection limit of 01 mgfilter Gas chromatoshygraphy methods were used for the analysis of Stoddard solvent with a sensishytivity of 0 05 mgtube

2 Results and Discussion

A total of twenty-two (22) air samples were collected during the survey with all analytical determinations being performed by the Division of Labshyoratories and Criteria Development NIOSH Cincinnati Ohio

Table I shows the air concentrations of inertnuisance dust for both the personal breathing-zone andmiddotgeneral area samples collected during the survey The established standards for inertnuisance dust (Federal Register Part IIsect 191093 Table (G-3) as promulgated by the U S Department of Labor are 5 mgMj (respirable fraction) and 15 mgM3 (total dust) From Table I it can be seen that these values were exceeded in only one (1) instance

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Table II shows the air concentrations of Stoddard solvent for general area samples collected during the survey The established standard for this solvent (Federal Register Part IIsect 191093 Table G-3) as promulgated by the U S Department of Labor is 2950 mgM3 Values in Table II show that this value was not exceeded

Table III represents a summary of all environmental samples collected during the survey

Table IV relating to particle-size data shows that almost all of the particulate was of a respirable nature This basically is in conflict with information received in a letter furnished by the manufacturer from whom Barker Greeting Card orders (General Manager Cellusuede Products Inc Rockford Illinois) This supplier of flock stated that he buys rayon tow from three (3) different companies and it is precision-cut into short lengths of 0020 inches 0025 inches and 003 inches These lengths of flock are then dyed into many different colors to fit the needs of the various industries that they serve Some flocks are direct dyed for use in the greeting card industry while others are vat dyed for use in the textile print industry The diameter of the flock was identified as being consistently 09 mils in diameter or 23 microns wide The shortest length in microns would accordingly be 507 microns

C Medical Evaluation

1 Procedure and Methods

On June 16 1972 a preliminary medical survey was conducted by Edward Shmunes M D NIOSH physician It was determined that there is no health facility within the plant although first aid kits are located throughout the building and one (1) person has had first aid training A local physician whose office is located near the plant is employed on a fee-for-service basis with ill or injured employees going to his office for examination andor treatshyment

Pre-employment physical examinations are given only to administrative personnel and thus do not apply to the women employed in the flocking departshyment There is no post-employment examination or testing of employees An OSHA Log and Summary are maintained on the premises but did not reveal any history of dermatitis or illnesses and reflected only accidents Management was unaware of any dermatitis or upper respiratory tract problems in the f locking area

A total of six of the seven women employed in the flocking department were interviewed and questioned about health problems encountered An attempt was made to later question the seventh employee who had been terminated had no telephone and failed to respond to a letter Four of the six women expressed symptoms related either to the skin (4 instances) or the respiratory tract (4 instances)

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2 Results

One indivi dual had developed a rather obvious wide spread thickening and mottling of her skin as well as wide spread flat warts She had visited her dermatologist who doubted any association with her employment in flocking In addition to the above-described conditions the employee also had a history of acrocyanosis and Raynauds disease

The second symptomatic worker interviewed had a history of bronchitis and calcium on the lungs which she claimed was not present prior to her commencing employment at the plant This employees personal physician conunented that she had pharyngitis deep coughing and wheezing which anteshydated her employment He did not feel employment had changed her clinical picture An examination at the plant revealed the employee to have a very mild erythema on the lateral portions of her neck in the flexure lines

The third symptomatic worker gave a history of developing from time to time a slight rash in her antecubical fossae but had mainly been troubled with an aggravating throat condition She complained of a chronic sore throat and also contended that she suffered from asthmatic bronchitis An examination at the plant revealed the employee to have a very minimal erythematous patch in the nasal crease on either side of her nose This employees private physician felt that flocking particles would certainly tend to aggravate conditions such as her chronic nose or throat problem

The last symptomatic worker interviewed revealed that she had developed an itchy erythematous rash on her wrist since becoming an employee at the plant and that a pre -existing sinus condition had been aggravated

Two of the six women had no complaints relating to derrnatologic or upper respiratory conditions Paper face masks are provided for the women although several of the symptomatic workers elect not to wear them because it makes breathing more clifficult No complaints were received or evidence found to indicate that a narcosis problem existed among employees working with glues containing a type of Stoddard solvent

D Conclusions

Complaints relating to skin disorders as voiced by four of the six women interviewed do not clinically fit an allergic response The most vivid dershymatosis present in an employee (skin thickening and flat warts) has no logical 9r known interaction with the flocking process

In two of the four instances of skin complaints flexures (neck nasal crease and elbow crease) were involved The most likely explanation is mechanishycal irritation from the rubbing caused by movement of the fibers in the body creases The nasal area was involved in a mask wearer in which flocking material is probably trapped under the mask

In summary and based on the medicalenvironmental findings it is our conclusion that substances found in this plant had no proven toxic effects in such concentrations as were used or found at the time of the survey

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It is however felt that (1) airborne flock does result in minor mechanical irritation from the deposition of fibers on the body - - parti shycularly skin creases and (2) a few individuals with chronic or preexisting throat and sinus conditions are made worse by the constant deposition of flock high in the oral and nasal passages

V RECOMMENDATIONS

1 Improve dust collection middot to assist in eliminating the mechanical skin irritation and upper respiratory tract conditions witnessed by persons employed in the flocking department

2 Improvement of current housekeeping practices should definitely be made Dust on overhead ledges floors etc can readily be dispersed to the in-plant atmosphere by traffic vibration and random air currents Maintenance housekeeping is mandatory and employees should be informed of the need for those measures Consideration should be given to increasing the frequency of the current practice of vacuuming floors 2-3 times each day

3 Discontinue the present practice of using compressed air to blow dust off employees uniforms Dust concentrations are increased considerably by this practice

4 The screening out of future potential employees with preexisting chronic sinus and throat illness is reconunended

5 Wearing of long sleeve uniforms in the flocking area is reconunended to prevent deposition of airborne flock in elbow creases In addition a clean change of uniform should be provided daily

6 Encourage the use of paper face masks by all persons in the flocking area including managementupon entering the area

7 Insure that filters on current AC systems are adequately maintained

VI REFERENCES

1 Handbook of Organic Industria1 Solvents American Mutual Insurance middotAlliance page 58

VIII TABLES

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Table 1 Concentrations of InertNuisance Dust

Barker Greeting Card Company-Flocking Department Cincinnati Ohio

May 23 1973

Tree ofl( Dust Sample No Samele Job Title Sample Volume (M3) Concentration

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070436 p Supervisor 0501 05 070437 p Finisher 0515 200 070438 p Finisher 0 529 39 070439 p Finisher 0495 05 070440 P(R) Finisher 0529 06 070441 P(R) Finisher 0495 00 070442 P(R) Finisher 0515 04 070443 P(R) Supervisor 0501 05 070444 GA x 0 361 11 070445 GA x 0418 05

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Table II Concentrations of STODDARD Solvent

Barker Greeting Card Company-Flocking Department Cincinnati Ohio

May 23 1973

Type of Location Solvent Sample No Sample of Sample Sample Volume ~M32 Concentration

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070446 GA Sta 1 001 225 070447 GA 2 001 197 070448 GA 1 0 01 566 070449 GA 2 001 99 070450 GA 1 001 485 070451 GA 2 001 145 070452 GA 2 001 1906 070453 i(~bull GA 1 001 43800 (discard) 070454 GA 2 001 151 070455 GA 1 0 01 524 070456 GA 2 001 134 070457 GA 1 001 923

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HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION REPORT 72-33-129 HAZARD EVALUATION SERVICES BRANCH

DIVISION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

Establishment Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

Report Prepared By Harry L Markel Jr Industrial Hygienist NIOSH Region VI Dallas Texas

Edward Shmunes M D Medical Services Branch NIOSH Cincinnati Ohio

Fi eld Evaluation Harry L Markel Jr Henry Ramos Edward Shmunes M D

Laboratory Analyses Ralph D Zumwalde Engineering Technician Robert W Kurimo Chemist Martha J Seymour Chemist Ceola H Moore Physical Science Aide

Originating Office Jerome P Flesch Chief Hazard Evaluation Services Branch Cincinnati Ohio

MARCH 1974

U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

CINCINNATI OHIO

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Table II shows the air concentrations of Stoddard solvent for general area samples collected during the survey The established standard for this solvent (Federal Register Part IIsect 191093 Table G-3) as promulgated by the U S Department of Labor is 2950 mgM3 Values in Table II show that this value was not exceeded

Table III represents a summary of all environmental samples collected during the survey

Table IV relating to particle-size data shows that almost all of the particulate was of a respirable nature This basically is in conflict with information received in a letter furnished by the manufacturer from whom Barker Greeting Card orders (General Manager Cellusuede Products Inc Rockford Illinois) This supplier of flock stated that he buys rayon tow from three (3) different companies and it is precision-cut into short lengths of 0020 inches 0025 inches and 003 inches These lengths of flock are then dyed into many different colors to fit the needs of the various industries that they serve Some flocks are direct dyed for use in the greeting card industry while others are vat dyed for use in the textile print industry The diameter of the flock was identified as being consistently 09 mils in diameter or 23 microns wide The shortest length in microns would accordingly be 507 microns

C Medical Evaluation

1 Procedure and Methods

On June 16 1972 a preliminary medical survey was conducted by Edward Shmunes M D NIOSH physician It was determined that there is no health facility within the plant although first aid kits are located throughout the building and one (1) person has had first aid training A local physician whose office is located near the plant is employed on a fee-for-service basis with ill or injured employees going to his office for examination andor treatshyment

Pre-employment physical examinations are given only to administrative personnel and thus do not apply to the women employed in the flocking departshyment There is no post-employment examination or testing of employees An OSHA Log and Summary are maintained on the premises but did not reveal any history of dermatitis or illnesses and reflected only accidents Management was unaware of any dermatitis or upper respiratory tract problems in the f locking area

A total of six of the seven women employed in the flocking department were interviewed and questioned about health problems encountered An attempt was made to later question the seventh employee who had been terminated had no telephone and failed to respond to a letter Four of the six women expressed symptoms related either to the skin (4 instances) or the respiratory tract (4 instances)

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2 Results

One indivi dual had developed a rather obvious wide spread thickening and mottling of her skin as well as wide spread flat warts She had visited her dermatologist who doubted any association with her employment in flocking In addition to the above-described conditions the employee also had a history of acrocyanosis and Raynauds disease

The second symptomatic worker interviewed had a history of bronchitis and calcium on the lungs which she claimed was not present prior to her commencing employment at the plant This employees personal physician conunented that she had pharyngitis deep coughing and wheezing which anteshydated her employment He did not feel employment had changed her clinical picture An examination at the plant revealed the employee to have a very mild erythema on the lateral portions of her neck in the flexure lines

The third symptomatic worker gave a history of developing from time to time a slight rash in her antecubical fossae but had mainly been troubled with an aggravating throat condition She complained of a chronic sore throat and also contended that she suffered from asthmatic bronchitis An examination at the plant revealed the employee to have a very minimal erythematous patch in the nasal crease on either side of her nose This employees private physician felt that flocking particles would certainly tend to aggravate conditions such as her chronic nose or throat problem

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Two of the six women had no complaints relating to derrnatologic or upper respiratory conditions Paper face masks are provided for the women although several of the symptomatic workers elect not to wear them because it makes breathing more clifficult No complaints were received or evidence found to indicate that a narcosis problem existed among employees working with glues containing a type of Stoddard solvent

D Conclusions

Complaints relating to skin disorders as voiced by four of the six women interviewed do not clinically fit an allergic response The most vivid dershymatosis present in an employee (skin thickening and flat warts) has no logical 9r known interaction with the flocking process

In two of the four instances of skin complaints flexures (neck nasal crease and elbow crease) were involved The most likely explanation is mechanishycal irritation from the rubbing caused by movement of the fibers in the body creases The nasal area was involved in a mask wearer in which flocking material is probably trapped under the mask

In summary and based on the medicalenvironmental findings it is our conclusion that substances found in this plant had no proven toxic effects in such concentrations as were used or found at the time of the survey

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It is however felt that (1) airborne flock does result in minor mechanical irritation from the deposition of fibers on the body - - parti shycularly skin creases and (2) a few individuals with chronic or preexisting throat and sinus conditions are made worse by the constant deposition of flock high in the oral and nasal passages

V RECOMMENDATIONS

1 Improve dust collection middot to assist in eliminating the mechanical skin irritation and upper respiratory tract conditions witnessed by persons employed in the flocking department

2 Improvement of current housekeeping practices should definitely be made Dust on overhead ledges floors etc can readily be dispersed to the in-plant atmosphere by traffic vibration and random air currents Maintenance housekeeping is mandatory and employees should be informed of the need for those measures Consideration should be given to increasing the frequency of the current practice of vacuuming floors 2-3 times each day

3 Discontinue the present practice of using compressed air to blow dust off employees uniforms Dust concentrations are increased considerably by this practice

4 The screening out of future potential employees with preexisting chronic sinus and throat illness is reconunended

5 Wearing of long sleeve uniforms in the flocking area is reconunended to prevent deposition of airborne flock in elbow creases In addition a clean change of uniform should be provided daily

6 Encourage the use of paper face masks by all persons in the flocking area including managementupon entering the area

7 Insure that filters on current AC systems are adequately maintained

VI REFERENCES

1 Handbook of Organic Industria1 Solvents American Mutual Insurance middotAlliance page 58

VIII TABLES

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Barker Greeting Card Company-Flocking Department Cincinnati Ohio

May 23 1973

Tree ofl( Dust Sample No Samele Job Title Sample Volume (M3) Concentration

(mgM3)

070436 p Supervisor 0501 05 070437 p Finisher 0515 200 070438 p Finisher 0 529 39 070439 p Finisher 0495 05 070440 P(R) Finisher 0529 06 070441 P(R) Finisher 0495 00 070442 P(R) Finisher 0515 04 070443 P(R) Supervisor 0501 05 070444 GA x 0 361 11 070445 GA x 0418 05

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1 Do ~ Finisher (Glue Application)

~ Finisher (Flock Application)

Table II Concentrations of STODDARD Solvent

Barker Greeting Card Company-Flocking Department Cincinnati Ohio

May 23 1973

Type of Location Solvent Sample No Sample of Sample Sample Volume ~M32 Concentration

(See diagram (mgM3)M( below)

070446 GA Sta 1 001 225 070447 GA 2 001 197 070448 GA 1 0 01 566 070449 GA 2 001 99 070450 GA 1 001 485 070451 GA 2 001 145 070452 GA 2 001 1906 070453 i(~bull GA 1 001 43800 (discard) 070454 GA 2 001 151 070455 GA 1 0 01 524 070456 GA 2 001 134 070457 GA 1 001 923

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Sample physically came into contact with glue containing Stoddard solvent it was therefore deemed to be invalid and not included as part of this evaluation

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Table III

Summary of Average DustStoddard Solvent Concentrations

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(Flocking Department-May 23 1973)

I Inert Nuisance Dust

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A General 1 Total 2 05 08 11 150

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HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION REPORT 72-33-129 HAZARD EVALUATION SERVICES BRANCH

DIVISION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

Establishment Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

Report Prepared By Harry L Markel Jr Industrial Hygienist NIOSH Region VI Dallas Texas

Edward Shmunes M D Medical Services Branch NIOSH Cincinnati Ohio

Fi eld Evaluation Harry L Markel Jr Henry Ramos Edward Shmunes M D

Laboratory Analyses Ralph D Zumwalde Engineering Technician Robert W Kurimo Chemist Martha J Seymour Chemist Ceola H Moore Physical Science Aide

Originating Office Jerome P Flesch Chief Hazard Evaluation Services Branch Cincinnati Ohio

MARCH 1974

U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

CINCINNATI OHIO

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2 Results

One indivi dual had developed a rather obvious wide spread thickening and mottling of her skin as well as wide spread flat warts She had visited her dermatologist who doubted any association with her employment in flocking In addition to the above-described conditions the employee also had a history of acrocyanosis and Raynauds disease

The second symptomatic worker interviewed had a history of bronchitis and calcium on the lungs which she claimed was not present prior to her commencing employment at the plant This employees personal physician conunented that she had pharyngitis deep coughing and wheezing which anteshydated her employment He did not feel employment had changed her clinical picture An examination at the plant revealed the employee to have a very mild erythema on the lateral portions of her neck in the flexure lines

The third symptomatic worker gave a history of developing from time to time a slight rash in her antecubical fossae but had mainly been troubled with an aggravating throat condition She complained of a chronic sore throat and also contended that she suffered from asthmatic bronchitis An examination at the plant revealed the employee to have a very minimal erythematous patch in the nasal crease on either side of her nose This employees private physician felt that flocking particles would certainly tend to aggravate conditions such as her chronic nose or throat problem

The last symptomatic worker interviewed revealed that she had developed an itchy erythematous rash on her wrist since becoming an employee at the plant and that a pre -existing sinus condition had been aggravated

Two of the six women had no complaints relating to derrnatologic or upper respiratory conditions Paper face masks are provided for the women although several of the symptomatic workers elect not to wear them because it makes breathing more clifficult No complaints were received or evidence found to indicate that a narcosis problem existed among employees working with glues containing a type of Stoddard solvent

D Conclusions

Complaints relating to skin disorders as voiced by four of the six women interviewed do not clinically fit an allergic response The most vivid dershymatosis present in an employee (skin thickening and flat warts) has no logical 9r known interaction with the flocking process

In two of the four instances of skin complaints flexures (neck nasal crease and elbow crease) were involved The most likely explanation is mechanishycal irritation from the rubbing caused by movement of the fibers in the body creases The nasal area was involved in a mask wearer in which flocking material is probably trapped under the mask

In summary and based on the medicalenvironmental findings it is our conclusion that substances found in this plant had no proven toxic effects in such concentrations as were used or found at the time of the survey

Page 8 - Health Hazard Evaluation Report 72-33

It is however felt that (1) airborne flock does result in minor mechanical irritation from the deposition of fibers on the body - - parti shycularly skin creases and (2) a few individuals with chronic or preexisting throat and sinus conditions are made worse by the constant deposition of flock high in the oral and nasal passages

V RECOMMENDATIONS

1 Improve dust collection middot to assist in eliminating the mechanical skin irritation and upper respiratory tract conditions witnessed by persons employed in the flocking department

2 Improvement of current housekeeping practices should definitely be made Dust on overhead ledges floors etc can readily be dispersed to the in-plant atmosphere by traffic vibration and random air currents Maintenance housekeeping is mandatory and employees should be informed of the need for those measures Consideration should be given to increasing the frequency of the current practice of vacuuming floors 2-3 times each day

3 Discontinue the present practice of using compressed air to blow dust off employees uniforms Dust concentrations are increased considerably by this practice

4 The screening out of future potential employees with preexisting chronic sinus and throat illness is reconunended

5 Wearing of long sleeve uniforms in the flocking area is reconunended to prevent deposition of airborne flock in elbow creases In addition a clean change of uniform should be provided daily

6 Encourage the use of paper face masks by all persons in the flocking area including managementupon entering the area

7 Insure that filters on current AC systems are adequately maintained

VI REFERENCES

1 Handbook of Organic Industria1 Solvents American Mutual Insurance middotAlliance page 58

VIII TABLES

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Table 1 Concentrations of InertNuisance Dust

Barker Greeting Card Company-Flocking Department Cincinnati Ohio

May 23 1973

Tree ofl( Dust Sample No Samele Job Title Sample Volume (M3) Concentration

(mgM3)

070436 p Supervisor 0501 05 070437 p Finisher 0515 200 070438 p Finisher 0 529 39 070439 p Finisher 0495 05 070440 P(R) Finisher 0529 06 070441 P(R) Finisher 0495 00 070442 P(R) Finisher 0515 04 070443 P(R) Supervisor 0501 05 070444 GA x 0 361 11 070445 GA x 0418 05

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1 Do ~ Finisher (Glue Application)

~ Finisher (Flock Application)

Table II Concentrations of STODDARD Solvent

Barker Greeting Card Company-Flocking Department Cincinnati Ohio

May 23 1973

Type of Location Solvent Sample No Sample of Sample Sample Volume ~M32 Concentration

(See diagram (mgM3)M( below)

070446 GA Sta 1 001 225 070447 GA 2 001 197 070448 GA 1 0 01 566 070449 GA 2 001 99 070450 GA 1 001 485 070451 GA 2 001 145 070452 GA 2 001 1906 070453 i(~bull GA 1 001 43800 (discard) 070454 GA 2 001 151 070455 GA 1 0 01 524 070456 GA 2 001 134 070457 GA 1 001 923

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Table III

Summary of Average DustStoddard Solvent Concentrations

Baker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

(Flocking Department-May 23 1973)

I Inert Nuisance Dust

Concentration mgM32 AEElicable No of Samples Min Ave Max Standard (mgM32-1

A General 1 Total 2 05 08 11 150

B Personal 1 Total 4 05 62 200 150 2 Respirable 4 -0- 04 06 50

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Particle Size Data Barker Greeting Card Company

Cincinnati Ohio Flocking Department-May 23 1973

Circle Particle Size Number of Cumulative Cumulative Number

1

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HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION REPORT 72-33-129 HAZARD EVALUATION SERVICES BRANCH

DIVISION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

Establishment Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

Report Prepared By Harry L Markel Jr Industrial Hygienist NIOSH Region VI Dallas Texas

Edward Shmunes M D Medical Services Branch NIOSH Cincinnati Ohio

Fi eld Evaluation Harry L Markel Jr Henry Ramos Edward Shmunes M D

Laboratory Analyses Ralph D Zumwalde Engineering Technician Robert W Kurimo Chemist Martha J Seymour Chemist Ceola H Moore Physical Science Aide

Originating Office Jerome P Flesch Chief Hazard Evaluation Services Branch Cincinnati Ohio

MARCH 1974

U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

CINCINNATI OHIO

Page 8 - Health Hazard Evaluation Report 72-33

It is however felt that (1) airborne flock does result in minor mechanical irritation from the deposition of fibers on the body - - parti shycularly skin creases and (2) a few individuals with chronic or preexisting throat and sinus conditions are made worse by the constant deposition of flock high in the oral and nasal passages

V RECOMMENDATIONS

1 Improve dust collection middot to assist in eliminating the mechanical skin irritation and upper respiratory tract conditions witnessed by persons employed in the flocking department

2 Improvement of current housekeeping practices should definitely be made Dust on overhead ledges floors etc can readily be dispersed to the in-plant atmosphere by traffic vibration and random air currents Maintenance housekeeping is mandatory and employees should be informed of the need for those measures Consideration should be given to increasing the frequency of the current practice of vacuuming floors 2-3 times each day

3 Discontinue the present practice of using compressed air to blow dust off employees uniforms Dust concentrations are increased considerably by this practice

4 The screening out of future potential employees with preexisting chronic sinus and throat illness is reconunended

5 Wearing of long sleeve uniforms in the flocking area is reconunended to prevent deposition of airborne flock in elbow creases In addition a clean change of uniform should be provided daily

6 Encourage the use of paper face masks by all persons in the flocking area including managementupon entering the area

7 Insure that filters on current AC systems are adequately maintained

VI REFERENCES

1 Handbook of Organic Industria1 Solvents American Mutual Insurance middotAlliance page 58

VIII TABLES

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Table 1 Concentrations of InertNuisance Dust

Barker Greeting Card Company-Flocking Department Cincinnati Ohio

May 23 1973

Tree ofl( Dust Sample No Samele Job Title Sample Volume (M3) Concentration

(mgM3)

070436 p Supervisor 0501 05 070437 p Finisher 0515 200 070438 p Finisher 0 529 39 070439 p Finisher 0495 05 070440 P(R) Finisher 0529 06 070441 P(R) Finisher 0495 00 070442 P(R) Finisher 0515 04 070443 P(R) Supervisor 0501 05 070444 GA x 0 361 11 070445 GA x 0418 05

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~ Finisher (Flock Application)

Table II Concentrations of STODDARD Solvent

Barker Greeting Card Company-Flocking Department Cincinnati Ohio

May 23 1973

Type of Location Solvent Sample No Sample of Sample Sample Volume ~M32 Concentration

(See diagram (mgM3)M( below)

070446 GA Sta 1 001 225 070447 GA 2 001 197 070448 GA 1 0 01 566 070449 GA 2 001 99 070450 GA 1 001 485 070451 GA 2 001 145 070452 GA 2 001 1906 070453 i(~bull GA 1 001 43800 (discard) 070454 GA 2 001 151 070455 GA 1 0 01 524 070456 GA 2 001 134 070457 GA 1 001 923

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Table III

Summary of Average DustStoddard Solvent Concentrations

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(Flocking Department-May 23 1973)

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Concentration mgM32 AEElicable No of Samples Min Ave Max Standard (mgM32-1

A General 1 Total 2 05 08 11 150

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HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION REPORT 72-33-129 HAZARD EVALUATION SERVICES BRANCH

DIVISION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

Establishment Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

Report Prepared By Harry L Markel Jr Industrial Hygienist NIOSH Region VI Dallas Texas

Edward Shmunes M D Medical Services Branch NIOSH Cincinnati Ohio

Fi eld Evaluation Harry L Markel Jr Henry Ramos Edward Shmunes M D

Laboratory Analyses Ralph D Zumwalde Engineering Technician Robert W Kurimo Chemist Martha J Seymour Chemist Ceola H Moore Physical Science Aide

Originating Office Jerome P Flesch Chief Hazard Evaluation Services Branch Cincinnati Ohio

MARCH 1974

U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

CINCINNATI OHIO

VIII TABLES

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Table 1 Concentrations of InertNuisance Dust

Barker Greeting Card Company-Flocking Department Cincinnati Ohio

May 23 1973

Tree ofl( Dust Sample No Samele Job Title Sample Volume (M3) Concentration

(mgM3)

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Table II Concentrations of STODDARD Solvent

Barker Greeting Card Company-Flocking Department Cincinnati Ohio

May 23 1973

Type of Location Solvent Sample No Sample of Sample Sample Volume ~M32 Concentration

(See diagram (mgM3)M( below)

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Table III

Summary of Average DustStoddard Solvent Concentrations

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(Flocking Department-May 23 1973)

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Concentration mgM32 AEElicable No of Samples Min Ave Max Standard (mgM32-1

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Particle Size Data Barker Greeting Card Company

Cincinnati Ohio Flocking Department-May 23 1973

Circle Particle Size Number of Cumulative Cumulative Number

1

(Microns) Particles Total

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HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION REPORT 72-33-129 HAZARD EVALUATION SERVICES BRANCH

DIVISION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

Establishment Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

Report Prepared By Harry L Markel Jr Industrial Hygienist NIOSH Region VI Dallas Texas

Edward Shmunes M D Medical Services Branch NIOSH Cincinnati Ohio

Fi eld Evaluation Harry L Markel Jr Henry Ramos Edward Shmunes M D

Laboratory Analyses Ralph D Zumwalde Engineering Technician Robert W Kurimo Chemist Martha J Seymour Chemist Ceola H Moore Physical Science Aide

Originating Office Jerome P Flesch Chief Hazard Evaluation Services Branch Cincinnati Ohio

MARCH 1974

U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

CINCINNATI OHIO

Table 1 Concentrations of InertNuisance Dust

Barker Greeting Card Company-Flocking Department Cincinnati Ohio

May 23 1973

Tree ofl( Dust Sample No Samele Job Title Sample Volume (M3) Concentration

(mgM3)

070436 p Supervisor 0501 05 070437 p Finisher 0515 200 070438 p Finisher 0 529 39 070439 p Finisher 0495 05 070440 P(R) Finisher 0529 06 070441 P(R) Finisher 0495 00 070442 P(R) Finisher 0515 04 070443 P(R) Supervisor 0501 05 070444 GA x 0 361 11 070445 GA x 0418 05

P - Personal -Breathing Zone P(R) = Personal-Breathing Zone (Respirable) GA = General Area

mgM3 = Milligrams of substance per cubic meter of air sampled

1 Do ~ Finisher (Glue Application)

~ Finisher (Flock Application)

Table II Concentrations of STODDARD Solvent

Barker Greeting Card Company-Flocking Department Cincinnati Ohio

May 23 1973

Type of Location Solvent Sample No Sample of Sample Sample Volume ~M32 Concentration

(See diagram (mgM3)M( below)

070446 GA Sta 1 001 225 070447 GA 2 001 197 070448 GA 1 0 01 566 070449 GA 2 001 99 070450 GA 1 001 485 070451 GA 2 001 145 070452 GA 2 001 1906 070453 i(~bull GA 1 001 43800 (discard) 070454 GA 2 001 151 070455 GA 1 0 01 524 070456 GA 2 001 134 070457 GA 1 001 923

GA General Area -mg M3 = Milligrams of substance per cubic meter of air sampled

Sample physically came into contact with glue containing Stoddard solvent it was therefore deemed to be invalid and not included as part of this evaluation

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c=J Finisher (Glue Application)

Finisher (Flock Application)

Table III

Summary of Average DustStoddard Solvent Concentrations

Baker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

(Flocking Department-May 23 1973)

I Inert Nuisance Dust

Concentration mgM32 AEElicable No of Samples Min Ave Max Standard (mgM32-1

A General 1 Total 2 05 08 11 150

B Personal 1 Total 4 05 62 200 150 2 Respirable 4 -0- 04 06 50

I Stoddard Solvent

No of SamEles Concentration (mgM32 Min Ave Max

AEE licab le 3Standard (mgM 2

A General Area 11 99 438 1906 2950

3 middotmgM Milligrams of substance per cubic meter of air sampled

I

Table IV

Particle Size Data Barker Greeting Card Company

Cincinnati Ohio Flocking Department-May 23 1973

Circle Particle Size Number of Cumulative Cumulative Number

1

(Microns) Particles Total

093 61 61

Percent

53 2 130 19 80 70 3 186 11 91 79 4 260 9 100 87 5 3 72 7 107 93 6 520 3 110 96 7 744 1 111 97 8 1040 2 113 98 9 1488 0 10 2080 1 114 99 11 2976 1 115 100 12 4160 0 13 59 52 0

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HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION REPORT 72-33-129 HAZARD EVALUATION SERVICES BRANCH

DIVISION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

Establishment Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

Report Prepared By Harry L Markel Jr Industrial Hygienist NIOSH Region VI Dallas Texas

Edward Shmunes M D Medical Services Branch NIOSH Cincinnati Ohio

Fi eld Evaluation Harry L Markel Jr Henry Ramos Edward Shmunes M D

Laboratory Analyses Ralph D Zumwalde Engineering Technician Robert W Kurimo Chemist Martha J Seymour Chemist Ceola H Moore Physical Science Aide

Originating Office Jerome P Flesch Chief Hazard Evaluation Services Branch Cincinnati Ohio

MARCH 1974

U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

CINCINNATI OHIO

Table II Concentrations of STODDARD Solvent

Barker Greeting Card Company-Flocking Department Cincinnati Ohio

May 23 1973

Type of Location Solvent Sample No Sample of Sample Sample Volume ~M32 Concentration

(See diagram (mgM3)M( below)

070446 GA Sta 1 001 225 070447 GA 2 001 197 070448 GA 1 0 01 566 070449 GA 2 001 99 070450 GA 1 001 485 070451 GA 2 001 145 070452 GA 2 001 1906 070453 i(~bull GA 1 001 43800 (discard) 070454 GA 2 001 151 070455 GA 1 0 01 524 070456 GA 2 001 134 070457 GA 1 001 923

GA General Area -mg M3 = Milligrams of substance per cubic meter of air sampled

Sample physically came into contact with glue containing Stoddard solvent it was therefore deemed to be invalid and not included as part of this evaluation

bullbullbull 1 l

c=J Finisher (Glue Application)

Finisher (Flock Application)

Table III

Summary of Average DustStoddard Solvent Concentrations

Baker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

(Flocking Department-May 23 1973)

I Inert Nuisance Dust

Concentration mgM32 AEElicable No of Samples Min Ave Max Standard (mgM32-1

A General 1 Total 2 05 08 11 150

B Personal 1 Total 4 05 62 200 150 2 Respirable 4 -0- 04 06 50

I Stoddard Solvent

No of SamEles Concentration (mgM32 Min Ave Max

AEE licab le 3Standard (mgM 2

A General Area 11 99 438 1906 2950

3 middotmgM Milligrams of substance per cubic meter of air sampled

I

Table IV

Particle Size Data Barker Greeting Card Company

Cincinnati Ohio Flocking Department-May 23 1973

Circle Particle Size Number of Cumulative Cumulative Number

1

(Microns) Particles Total

093 61 61

Percent

53 2 130 19 80 70 3 186 11 91 79 4 260 9 100 87 5 3 72 7 107 93 6 520 3 110 96 7 744 1 111 97 8 1040 2 113 98 9 1488 0 10 2080 1 114 99 11 2976 1 115 100 12 4160 0 13 59 52 0

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HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION REPORT 72-33-129 HAZARD EVALUATION SERVICES BRANCH

DIVISION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

Establishment Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

Report Prepared By Harry L Markel Jr Industrial Hygienist NIOSH Region VI Dallas Texas

Edward Shmunes M D Medical Services Branch NIOSH Cincinnati Ohio

Fi eld Evaluation Harry L Markel Jr Henry Ramos Edward Shmunes M D

Laboratory Analyses Ralph D Zumwalde Engineering Technician Robert W Kurimo Chemist Martha J Seymour Chemist Ceola H Moore Physical Science Aide

Originating Office Jerome P Flesch Chief Hazard Evaluation Services Branch Cincinnati Ohio

MARCH 1974

U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

CINCINNATI OHIO

Table III

Summary of Average DustStoddard Solvent Concentrations

Baker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

(Flocking Department-May 23 1973)

I Inert Nuisance Dust

Concentration mgM32 AEElicable No of Samples Min Ave Max Standard (mgM32-1

A General 1 Total 2 05 08 11 150

B Personal 1 Total 4 05 62 200 150 2 Respirable 4 -0- 04 06 50

I Stoddard Solvent

No of SamEles Concentration (mgM32 Min Ave Max

AEE licab le 3Standard (mgM 2

A General Area 11 99 438 1906 2950

3 middotmgM Milligrams of substance per cubic meter of air sampled

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Table IV

Particle Size Data Barker Greeting Card Company

Cincinnati Ohio Flocking Department-May 23 1973

Circle Particle Size Number of Cumulative Cumulative Number

1

(Microns) Particles Total

093 61 61

Percent

53 2 130 19 80 70 3 186 11 91 79 4 260 9 100 87 5 3 72 7 107 93 6 520 3 110 96 7 744 1 111 97 8 1040 2 113 98 9 1488 0 10 2080 1 114 99 11 2976 1 115 100 12 4160 0 13 59 52 0

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HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION REPORT 72-33-129 HAZARD EVALUATION SERVICES BRANCH

DIVISION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

Establishment Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

Report Prepared By Harry L Markel Jr Industrial Hygienist NIOSH Region VI Dallas Texas

Edward Shmunes M D Medical Services Branch NIOSH Cincinnati Ohio

Fi eld Evaluation Harry L Markel Jr Henry Ramos Edward Shmunes M D

Laboratory Analyses Ralph D Zumwalde Engineering Technician Robert W Kurimo Chemist Martha J Seymour Chemist Ceola H Moore Physical Science Aide

Originating Office Jerome P Flesch Chief Hazard Evaluation Services Branch Cincinnati Ohio

MARCH 1974

U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

CINCINNATI OHIO

Table IV

Particle Size Data Barker Greeting Card Company

Cincinnati Ohio Flocking Department-May 23 1973

Circle Particle Size Number of Cumulative Cumulative Number

1

(Microns) Particles Total

093 61 61

Percent

53 2 130 19 80 70 3 186 11 91 79 4 260 9 100 87 5 3 72 7 107 93 6 520 3 110 96 7 744 1 111 97 8 1040 2 113 98 9 1488 0 10 2080 1 114 99 11 2976 1 115 100 12 4160 0 13 59 52 0

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HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION REPORT 72-33-129 HAZARD EVALUATION SERVICES BRANCH

DIVISION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

Establishment Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

Report Prepared By Harry L Markel Jr Industrial Hygienist NIOSH Region VI Dallas Texas

Edward Shmunes M D Medical Services Branch NIOSH Cincinnati Ohio

Fi eld Evaluation Harry L Markel Jr Henry Ramos Edward Shmunes M D

Laboratory Analyses Ralph D Zumwalde Engineering Technician Robert W Kurimo Chemist Martha J Seymour Chemist Ceola H Moore Physical Science Aide

Originating Office Jerome P Flesch Chief Hazard Evaluation Services Branch Cincinnati Ohio

MARCH 1974

U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

CINCINNATI OHIO

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HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION REPORT 72-33-129 HAZARD EVALUATION SERVICES BRANCH

DIVISION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

Establishment Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

Report Prepared By Harry L Markel Jr Industrial Hygienist NIOSH Region VI Dallas Texas

Edward Shmunes M D Medical Services Branch NIOSH Cincinnati Ohio

Fi eld Evaluation Harry L Markel Jr Henry Ramos Edward Shmunes M D

Laboratory Analyses Ralph D Zumwalde Engineering Technician Robert W Kurimo Chemist Martha J Seymour Chemist Ceola H Moore Physical Science Aide

Originating Office Jerome P Flesch Chief Hazard Evaluation Services Branch Cincinnati Ohio

MARCH 1974

U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

CINCINNATI OHIO

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HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION REPORT 72-33-129 HAZARD EVALUATION SERVICES BRANCH

DIVISION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

Establishment Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

Report Prepared By Harry L Markel Jr Industrial Hygienist NIOSH Region VI Dallas Texas

Edward Shmunes M D Medical Services Branch NIOSH Cincinnati Ohio

Fi eld Evaluation Harry L Markel Jr Henry Ramos Edward Shmunes M D

Laboratory Analyses Ralph D Zumwalde Engineering Technician Robert W Kurimo Chemist Martha J Seymour Chemist Ceola H Moore Physical Science Aide

Originating Office Jerome P Flesch Chief Hazard Evaluation Services Branch Cincinnati Ohio

MARCH 1974

U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

CINCINNATI OHIO

HEALTH HAZARD EVALUATION REPORT 72-33-129 HAZARD EVALUATION SERVICES BRANCH

DIVISION OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

Establishment Barker Greeting Card Company Cincinnati Ohio

Report Prepared By Harry L Markel Jr Industrial Hygienist NIOSH Region VI Dallas Texas

Edward Shmunes M D Medical Services Branch NIOSH Cincinnati Ohio

Fi eld Evaluation Harry L Markel Jr Henry Ramos Edward Shmunes M D

Laboratory Analyses Ralph D Zumwalde Engineering Technician Robert W Kurimo Chemist Martha J Seymour Chemist Ceola H Moore Physical Science Aide

Originating Office Jerome P Flesch Chief Hazard Evaluation Services Branch Cincinnati Ohio

MARCH 1974

U S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELFARE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

CINCINNATI OHIO